Amish in Tennessee: 2024 Guide (14 Communities)

Tennessee is home to one of the largest Amish communities in the South

Mention “Amish”, and most people don’t think of the South. Yet for over 80 years, a now-sizeable Amish settlement has grown and flourished just an hour-and-a-half outside of Nashville, at Ethridge.

  1. The Ethridge Amish Community
  2. Visiting Ethridge
  3. Ethridge Amish Stores
  4. Other TN Amish Communities
  5. Historical Tennessee Communities
  6. Tennessee Amish Today
Amish man and small boy ride on the back of a horse-drawn flat wagon
An Amish man and son at Ethridge, Tennessee. Photo: Adair Faust

And that’s not the only Amish presence in the Volunteer State. Tennessee’s Amish population has rapidly grown. It’s gone from six to 14 communities over the past decade-plus. Tennessee now has the nation’s twelfth-largest Amish population, at over 3,800 Amish (2024).

The Ethridge Amish Community

The Amish settlement at Ethridge, Tennessee is home to around 2,200 Amish people, by far the largest community in the state. This community was founded in 1944 by Amish from an extinct settlement at Lumberton, Mississippi, as well as Amish from Wayne County in Ohio.

The Amish in this settlement are very conservative, belonging to a Swartzentruber affiliation.  The Swartzentruber Amish are among the most traditional and materially plain in Amish society.

Amish farm with windmill and oat shocks
Dozens of traditional Amish farms greet you throughout the Ethridge area. Photo: Don Burke

If you’re most familiar with Amish from communities like Lancaster County, or Shipshewana, Indiana, you’ll definitely notice a difference here. Note: that doesn’t mean they aren’t friendly, however. More on that below.

Like other Swartzentruber Amish, the Amish at Ethridge do not use the Slow-Moving Vehicle triangle, meaning extra caution is required while on the road. Homes are extremely plain, as is the clothing worn by individuals in this settlement. Dairy and produce farming are common ways of making a living for Amish in the Ethridge settlement.

Amish woman walking barefoot down a dirt lane carrying a bag
Plain Swartzentruber customs can be seen in styles of dress and transportation. Photo: Don Burke

Though they may be very conservative, that doesn’t mean they aren’t friendly. If you visit, don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with Amish people in this community. Amish people also enjoy visiting with outsiders, and the Amish at Ethridge are no exception. You’ll notice that Amish here have the region’s heavy Southern accent.

Visiting the Ethridge Amish

As one of the oldest and largest Amish settlements in the South, Ethridge features a fairly well-developed tourist industry. An “Amish Welcome Center” (3943 US-43, Ethridge, TN 38456) provides visitors with a map of the area, with Amish businesses and the products they sell clearly marked.

Front of Amish Welcome Center with farm and wagon tour signs
The “Amish Welcome Center” is one of several tourist-oriented businesses in the Ethridge, TN community.

Numerous outlets sell Amish furniture, books, and other Amish memorabilia (read more on Amish furniture in Tennessee). Restaurants, stores, and a number of wagon-ride operations provide visitors with opportunities to experience Amish culture.

Amish indirectly participate in the tourist industry as well. Some Amish sell products directly from locations at the English-run tourist-themed businesses. Others receive tour visitors who buy their products direct from home, or from an adjacent shop on the property.

And what do the Amish think about all the tourist attention? The community is a conservative one – but that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate tourism. Many Amish make at least a partial living from selling products from their home shops to visitors.

An Amish boy looks back from guiding a team of two large farm horses
Though the Amish at Ethridge are conservative, they are used to having tourist visitors. Photo: Don Burke

The Ethridge area has a more off-the-beaten-path and rural feel than other Amish communities, but at the same time is one of the more tourist-friendly places you can visit. In large part that’s because of the number of Amish stores, and how the Amish welcome visitors.

Ethridge Amish Stores

So if you visit Ethridge, definitely take the time to stop in at some Amish businesses. They’re easily spotted by the hand-lettered roadside signs advertising goads for sale. You can pick up a handy map of Amish businesses at the Welcome Center in the community, showing locations and what products they sell.

Black and white lettered signs for Amish businesses on a pole
Amish business signs on Amish Lane in the Ethridge community. Yes, that it is the official name of this particular road. Photo: Don Burke

Amish run numerous businesses in the area, often selling products direct from home. The Amish here use very limited technology, restricting the kinds of businesses Ethridge Amish operate. But despite technological limitations, Ethridge Amish run at least 50 businesses in this corner of Tennessee.

Ethridge Amish Business Map

As you can see in the Amish store map below, the Ethridge Amish are highly entrepreneurial people. You can find all sorts of classic Amish-made goods here, and even some surprises.

A map showing Amish-owned businesses in the Ethridge, Tennessee community
It’s a lot of fun to drive the back roads of Ethridge and stop in at the small Amish shops and stands you come across. You can always just “wing it”, or use this map to find specific goods.

Amish businesses include furniture makers, produce growers, candle makers, clock repair, baked goods, crafts, canned goods, candles, baskets, and rugs. You never know what you might find. So if you go, have fun with it. You might want to stop and pick up the latest edition of the map at the Amish Welcome Center or other source.

Amish home businesses might sell certain goods at certain times of the year (seasonal produce, holiday items, etc.) And Amish people do move and/or change their way of making a living. But for the most part the map above is going to be a pretty good guide.

Ethridge Amish produce auction

Another activity you can take part in at Ethridge is an Amish auction (known as the Plowboy Produce Auction). The produce auction is an important part of the local economy, taking place three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, bidding starting at 1pm) in the growing season (April-October).

Long rows of vegetables growing in front of a simple white Amish home
Ethridge Amish grow vegetables for the local produce auction. Photo: Don Burke

Local Amish produce growers bring their goods for sale. Among others, Amish sell peppers, tomatoes, corn, cantaloupes, strawberries, and many other vegetables and fruits.

Produce auctions have become an increasingly popular way for Amish to make a living. Produce requires less capital and land than traditional dairy farming.

A sign for an Amish produce auction in front of a gravel parking lot
The Plowboy Produce Auction at Ethridge. Auctions happen three days per week during the growing season. Photo: Don Burke

Additionally, public interest in “all-natural” and organic products help drive this market. Amish may run a produce business on the side, or even make a full-time living at it.

The auction house is centrally located in the Ethridge community. You’ll find it at 469 S Brace Rd, Ethridge, TN 38456.

Other Tennessee Amish communities

You’ll also find a number of other, smaller communities in the state. After Ethridge, Tennessee has four smaller communities, all roughly the same size.

A parked Amish buggy with an SMV triangle and yellow safety light
Buggy safety markings indicate that the Amish at McKenzie, TN are more progressive than those at Ethridge. Photo: Don Burke

The following Tennessee settlements are all about the same size, at around 250 people each:

  • Deer Lodge in Morgan County (2013)
  • Adamsville/Stantonville in McNairy County (2009)
  • Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County
  • the McMinnville/Morrison area of Warren County (2014)

Amish communities of that size tend to have multiple stores including food and/or variety stores, so it’s a safe bet you’ll find businesses to visit as well in these smaller Amish settlements.

An Amish bulk food store showing pumpkins and autumn flowers outside
A bulk foods store in the Morrison/McMinnville (Warren County) area. This store happens to be operated by Mennonites. Amish living in the area originate from the conservative Ethridge community; their stores have a much plainer appearance. Photo: Michael Pilkinton

Besides these, other Amish communities can be found in Tennessee at:

  • McKenzie in Weakley County (1998; 195 Amish)
  • Huntingdon/Bruceton in Carroll County (1975; 165 Amish)
  • Springville in Henry County (2019; 85 Amish)
  • Buchanan in Henry County (2017; 45 Amish)
  • Summertown in Lewis County (2000; 30 Amish)
  • Dunlap in Sequatchie County (2014; 25 Amish)
  • Hartsville in Trousdale County (2018; 25 Amish)
  • Allardt in Fentress County (2017; 25 Amish)
  • Bradford in Gibson County (2009; 20 Amish)
Sign showing Amish horse business with two buggies in background
An Amish horse training business at McKenzie, Tennessee. Photo: Don Burke

Smaller Amish settlements are less likely to have businesses that you can visit. If you are in Tennessee and wish to make a trip to Amish Country, by far the best choice is Ethridge.

That doesn’t mean that other Tennessee Amish communities aren’t worth a visit. Just try to go to one of the larger ones if you’d like to have a better chance of visiting Amish stores. You may be disappointed at what you find in the smaller communities, some of which have just a handful of Amish households.

Tennessee Amish communities…that came and went

In addition to the present-day communities, Tennessee has a history of Amish settlements that failed as well.

Before the landmark Supreme Court decision of Wisconsin v. Yoder granted Amish the right to remove their children from school after grade eight, Amish often came into conflict with state authorities over the issue of schooling.

Frequently, Amish would move to states where authorities were more accommodating.  Such was the case with the community that once existed at Hohenwald, in Lewis County.

Hohenwald County (1947 – 1955)

The Hohenwald County settlement was founded by Amish from the Swiss Amish settlement at Adams County in Indiana (Swiss Amish are a different ethnic group within Amish society).

Amish from this community chose land in Lewis County, near to the young settlement at Ethridge, which had also recently been established by Amish motivated for reasons of schooling.

Amish began moving to Hohenwald in 1947, but the settlement failed to attract many settlers, and never grew larger than eleven families.  However, at least one interesting story emerged from this little-known TN settlement, when one Amish immigrant, Rudy Wickey, chose a particularly unusual means of making the 550-mile trip to Tennessee.

Amishman operating a piece of farm equipment as two small boys watch
Amish at Ethridge do use limited technology for farming and other work tasks. Photo: Don Burke

Amishman goes by covered wagon from Ohio to Tennessee

Rudy Wickey was an Amishman living in Wayne County, Ohio, who ended up the subject of national attention in the 1940s. Wickey decided to make the trek to join the settlers in Tennessee by covered wagon pulled by two work horses and a pony. Accompanying him were his wife and five children. Wickey left for Tennessee in late 1947.  “Little did they realize,” writes Amish historian David Luthy, “that their pictures would be in newspapers across America” (Settlements that Failed, Luthy, p450).

Wickey was stopped by authorities before leaving Holmes County, due to the overloaded condition of the Amishman’s wagon. Wickey’s wife and children continued on to Tennessee by train, but the Amishman was determined to make the journey by covered wagon.

Luthy reports that Wickey’s picture was taken by newspaper photographers, and that “The Associated Press wire service picked up his story and announced to all America when he had reached his destination, quoting Wickey as having said that he was “happy to be in Tennessee where the people are more lenient toward those of our faith” (Settlements that Failed, Luthy, p 451).

Amish in this corner of Tennessee made a living by raising a variety of crops, including strawberries and tomatoes, and also cut and sold lumber.  Eventually, church ministry moved away from the community. The last families at the Hohenwald TN settlement relocated in 1955.

Amish business signs showing log furniture and fresh produce
Characteristic hand-stenciled signs of the Ethridge Amish community. Photo: Don Burke

Dickson County (1890 – 1899)

A settlement of Amish once existed in the Volunteer State at Dickson County.  This settlement was founded by Amish from Daviess County, Indiana, who settled here in 1890.

David Luthy reports that Amish settlers to the area encountered “rough locals”, with an affinity for moonshine and fighting.   One such fight resulted in a gun and knife battle which left two dead.  Shortly thereafter, some people attempted to set the county seat of Dickson ablaze, destroying 28 buildings.

Other challenges included the climate, which alternated from very wet to very dry.  Farming was difficult as a result.  Farmers raised corn, oats, wheat and hay, and also fruit.  One family operated a sawmill.  Eventually, the challenges of farming, combined with the Panic of 1893 financial depression caused the Dickson County settlers to migrate to more favorable Amish communities, with the last family likely leaving in 1899.

Tennessee Amish today

Amish are currently found in a total of 14 settlements in the Volunteer State, with a total population of over 3,800 people, making Tennessee the number-12 ranked “Amish state” (out of 32).

Ethridge with its eight-decade history is by far the largest and best-known of Tennessee’s communities. Ethridge has also created daughter settlements in Tennessee and other states (including Kentucky and North Carolina).

Though Ethridge gets the lion’s share of attention, Tennessee as a whole has proven attractive to Amish settlers. Over the past decade it has grown to have one of the largest Amish populations of any Southern state. Amish have been attracted to Tennessee by factors including property prices and a generally friendly climate in the state.

The Amish historically have been associated with Pennsylvania and Midwestern states. But as the Amish population continues to expand in the 21st century, expect to see more growth in Amish states like Tennessee and the South as a whole.

For more, see:

Tennessee Amish on the Amish America blog

The Amish of Tennessee have appeared on the Amish America blog  a number of times. The Ethridge Amish community was featured in a post from summer 2010, as was the Ethridge produce auction. Tennessee Amish were discussed in a much-commented post on Amish communities in the South.  Karen Johnson-Weiner discussed Tennessee Amish communities in the context of the Swartzentruber Amish church divisions.

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    191 Comments

    1. Amir

      Can any one tell me which place is best to buy fresh milk or buy any kinda of stuff/ food? And to ride horses or buggies? Thank You So much

      1. Susan Matherly

        Amish Rockers made out of the Tree Limb

        I am looking to buy the Amish Rockers made that are made from the tree limb look. If someone could email me at the above email and tell me where the closest store would be to Kingsport, TN. I would greatly appreciate it.

        Thank you.

        1. maxine glass

          stantonville,tennessee

          go to stantonville teen. 9 miles from selmer,tn. an amish man have a porch full of them for 70.00 bucks they look really good

        2. Bryce Gaston

          Amish rockers, swings and other furniture

          Susan I don’t know of any over yer way but Wayne Yoder here Huntingdon, TN makes some very nice ones like you describe.
          I was just at his house last night and saw a truck with a trailer load of “porch swings” pull out as we pulled in.
          And he was building one as we walked in the garage.
          He had several chairs and a “glider” sitting there finished.
          I didn’t pay attention if any were rockers or not, but I know he makes them.
          But here lately I think he has been building more “gliders” per requests than the rockers.
          I could always ask for you and get back to you.
          I’m pretty sure the # listed below by Bev is his #.
          But I’m not positive since I never call him I just stop in or see him out an about the community.

          1. Marie Douglas

            rockers

            Do you knoe what the Yoder’s address is in Huntingdon Tn?

            1. Bryce Gaston

              Rockers

              Marie,
              Wayne Yoder’s address is 1902 Hwy 219, Huntingdon, TN 38344
              His phone shack # is 731-986-7503 best time to catch him at the phone is 7 AM. Or leave a msg and he will call you back.
              Also his next door neighbor Cornealous Borntrager just started selling the “poly wood” outdoor furniture and has some displayed out beside his pond that you can see from Hwy 219.

            2. Bryce Gaston

              Rockers

              Marie,
              The address for Wayne Yoder is 1902 Hwy 219, Huntingdon, TN 38344
              the # for his phone shack is 731-986-7503. If you call his phone shack leave a message, he will call back. (best time to catch him AT THE PHONE IS 7 AM!)

              Also Wayne’s next door neighbor Cornealius Borntrager just started selling the “Poly wood” furniture. He has a nice display of samples set up next to his pond that can be seen from the road @ 1830 HIGHWAY 219, HUNTINGDON, TN 38344

        3. Mark

          Rockers

          Go to the muddy pond general store for rocking chairs. Its neat Monterey Tn off of i 40. I bought a real nice one there. Menonite made reasonable price, you can call them to find out. God bless

        4. Patrick Karrigan

          Finding rough rocking chairs

          Now would be the time to go to Etheridge because with less for the males to do as far as farming, they have more time to build excellent furniture. I’ve bought all kinds of furniture from the Amish in Etheridge and still have all of it. Outside swing was 100.00, the gliding rockers I bought were like $300.00 and so well worth every cent. I don’t think they over charge for anything, I’ve bought their goods since 1998 and enjoy everything I bought from them.

      2. Jean

        Amish goods

        Brewer’s in Camden sells Amish goods. foodstuffs, soaps, swings, chairs…

        1. Michelle

          Visiting

          Leaving for Erwin Tennessee tomorrow just wanting to know if any Amish community was close by wanting foods and soap etc

      3. David C.Grear

        More Amish in Tennessee.

        There are Amish Communities in Ellington, Delano, Tellico Plains, In East Tennessee.

      4. Buildings

        We are looking for barn builders for a 70 x 50 sq ft wedding venue barn, 6 cabins with horse stalls for overnight and 3 treehouses. We have sawmill and ready to begin

    2. wanda cadwell

      amish contractors

      are there any who would be willing to work in union city tn? the closest i know of are in wingo and mayfield but no clue how to contact them.. any help would be great ty

      1. Brandy

        Amish Contractors

        Yoder Brothers Construction
        731-571-9196

        1. Buryl Gilbert

          Metal building

          I am interested in getting a metal shop built on my property. A 20 ft by 24 foot shop with one roll up door and one man door. I live south of Paris, Tn

        2. Buryl Gilbert

          Metal building

          I am interested in getting a metal shop built on my property. A 20 ft by 24 foot shop with one roll up door and one man door. I live south of Paris, Tn. My number is +16015720360
          Thanks

          1. Bryce Gaston

            Amish carpenter crew

            I work for Mast Home Builders as their driver and we can build that shop for you. We are from Huntingdon, TN and actively work any area with-in 1 hr from Huntingdon,TN.
            Call Milo @ 731-418-1325 and leave a message or you can call me @ 270-705-1139 and I will pass the info along.

    3. Angela Wilson

      Penpals

      I too am looking for an Amish pen pal. I would absolutely love it! If anyone has any info on that please let me know.

    4. Angela Wilson

      Penpals

      Still no word on an Amish pen pal. Katie maybe since you and both have a keen interest n the Amish at least WE could perhaps be pen pals. Let me know 🙂

    5. Susan

      Ethridge

      The produce auction is up and running..with auction every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 1 p.m.
      The Annual Consignment Auction this year will be on Oct 11 starting at 9 a.m.
      There will be animals again this year..and there will be NO BUYERS premium…Please spread the word!
      Thanks in advance =)

    6. Melodye

      Lobelville Mennonite

      I have a home in Beechview (near Clifton, TN) that I would like to be selectively cleared of 60-80 trees. I would like to exchange the cut trees in exchange for labor.

      1. Frances Montoya

        I am looking for Andy Bowyer in Lobelville TN. I had a phone number but it has been disconnet.

        He was refer to me by someone else here in McEwen. Looking for someone to do roofs.

    7. Pam

      Would like to buy some 'ROMA BEANS'

      If you raise and sell Roma Beans, I would very much like to buy about 3 bushels. This is my families favorite. We have always had a garden, but due to declining health, we are no longer able. Please contact me.

    8. summertown horse training

      I’ve heard of a horse trainer in summertown amish community.would like to discuss about training a horse for a child. I have no idea where this community is, but iv’e heard they are the best..can anyone help me on directions?

    9. Sarah

      Amish Contractors/Barn Builders

      We had a barn that we were told was Amish built. We would love to have the same barn built again on our new property when we move, and are wondering the how to find/contact Amish builders in Middle Tennessee to discuss the barn and riding arena and get a quote for construction. We are in the Nashville area (Wilson County).

    10. Kevin Ritter

      Looking for Amish chair makers

      I am a woodworker that just relocated to TN. I am looking for a source for chairs that would we can offer with our farm tables.

      Thanks in advance to anyone who can point me in the right direction….

      1. Amish Chairs in Tennessee

        Kevin one of our readers emailed me “Check out the Athens and Delano,Tennessee Amish.” I don’t know so much about those communities, but may be worth a look.

        The Ethridge community is by far the biggest one in the state. They are among the most conservative of all Amish, but they are quite active in business with a lot of small shops throughout their community of around 1500 people. You can see more at this post on Amish businesses in that area: https://amishamerica.com/ethridge-tennessee-amish-map/

        or see all of our Tennessee Amish posts here: https://amishamerica.com/category/amish-tennessee/

        Hope it helps!

        1. Bev

          Amish Chairs in Tennessee

          731.986.4434 is a good number to call. The man checks the numbers that are on the caller ID and returns them around noon central time. He makes what we refer to as Amish rockers (they call them hickory rockers) as well as foot stools, tables, double swings. I’ve bought some of all of them and love them.

    11. barbara Gillis

      wondering what the meat prices are if the Amish has better meat and poultry prices would like to buy in small – medium amounts I live in Florence Alabama somewhere close to there please thank you

    12. Kyle

      looking for a master carpenter

      I am in need of a master carpenter to make me a head board for a bed. does anyone know of a good shop that will work outside of the community.

    13. Kathleen

      Information

      Would you happen to know who the Amish Bishop is for the community of Huntingdon, TN & his address? Also what is the date in April for the Amish auction in Huntingdon, TN.?

      1. James Beltz

        Huntingdon TN Amish

        Sam Mask I think preacher brown rd. I don’t remember the date of the sale they have a sign up now

      2. Gabby

        Looking for Amish helpers or buyers

        I have timber I want sold and was told the Amish in Huntingdon Tn were very helpful and were very honest I’m moving there and want to be able to get the most help and to help someone too and I also need help on several things since it’s undeveloped land

    14. Smucker farms tn

      Amish built and Amish made products in tn

    15. Esther Dunlap

      Stantonville Amish

      I noticed that the Stantonville Amish weren’t mentioned. Do you know anything about them? I have a friend who buys milk from them but haven’t met any myself, just see them at the Selmer Walmart.
      Esther

    16. Jodie Mullins

      Amish Contractor

      I was told about four brothers who build quality homes and make furniture in Summertown, TN or Ethridge, TN who work with Quality Metal in Summertown, TN. Me and my husband are wanting to build a home and barn on our land. We are looking for a number to contact this group of builders. I heard they have built a lot of quality homes along the Tennessee River, can you please provide me with a number?

      1. Bryce

        Amish contractor

        Jodie,
        I don’t know about the ones in Summertown, but I do know of some Brothers that are contractors in Huntingdon, TN as well as their father who is a contractor and their cousin as well between them they run 4 crews that work locally and away as well!
        One crew I know of does a lot of work in the Franklin, TN area and another one does a lot in the McEwen/Waverly area.
        They are in order;
        Yoder Brothers Construction – 731-571-9196
        Mahlon Yoder Construction – 731-358-2194
        Levi Yoder Construction – 731-415-0975

    17. Kaylee Johnson

      getting in touch with the ethridge community

      How can I get in to get in contact with the community in Etheridge? I’d like the fastest way to get in touch with them and get a reply as soon as possible. Thank you!

    18. Bryce Gaston

      getting in touch with the ethridge community

      “How can I get in to get in contact with the community in Etheridge? I’d like the fastest way to get in touch with them and get a reply as soon as possible. Thank you!”

      Well not knowing anyone in that community directly I’d have to say the fastest way to contact them is to jump in your car and drive out there.

      Now another way which is a long shot is to look up businesses in the area and see if you can contact them for additional contact info on who you are trying to reach. (not likely, but possible if you call a business they frequent like a lumber/hardware shop, gas station, bank or such and leave a message)

      Now if you were looking to contact someone in either the Huntingdon, or McKenzie settlements I probably know them and could easily get you in touch with them.

      1. April Starcher

        Looking for Amish Dr. Reubon!

        It’s a long shot I know but I have a friend I would like to take to Dr. Reubon. I know of him by a different friend and was told about his healing techniques. I don’t know where or how to contact him or find info! But I am willing to drive from WV to Tennessee just to see him with my friend. All I know is that he’s located somewhere near Nashville TN

        This would be a gift from God to find him and take my friend to him. We strongly believe in herbal medicines and the healing knowledge of the Amish Medicine man.
        If anyone has information, please call (681)-588-4718 or email me at freedombeyondtrauma2022@gmail.com This is so very important to us! Thank you!

    19. Lisa Jones

      Laborers Needed

      I work at Waverly Wood in Waverly, TN. We are looking to hire Amish workers in laborer positions. We will provide transportation to and from work if it is within a reasonable mile radius. You can contact me at 931-296-1455 if you know anyone that is interested in working Monday – Friday starting at $9.50 per hour.

      1. Bryce Gaston

        Laborers needed

        Lisa I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if they are Amish they won’t be reading this on a computer as the Amish shun technology.

        Just thought I’d let you know.

        Bryce Gaston
        Huntingdon, TN

    20. Mark -- Holmes Co.

      Check out Erik’s posts on the Amish and computers. There are Amish people in some communities & groups who DO use a computer at work, some who might use it at a public library. I’m Amish and use a computer at my job. There have been Amish people who have posted on here as “feature” articles as well as comments.

      1. Thanks for the response Mark, you beat me to it 🙂 Yes Bryce we have several Amish commenters here, and more who read. The article Mark is referring to is below, explaining this – it is acceptable and common in certain contexts in many Amish churches (for example as in Mark’s case using internet at work, but Amish people aren’t going to have computers and internet set up in their homes): https://amishamerica.com/do-the-amish-use-computers-and-the-internet/

        Also, here is an excerpt of a talk given by an Amish father to a group of Amish youth which he allowed us to share here on the site, on Amish concerns over cell phones and the internet: https://amishamerica.com/amish-cell-phones/

    21. Kristi Seiber

      Amish Home Builder

      We are looking to speak with builders from the Amish community near Springfield or Pleasant View who might be interested in building a home for us on land that we own.

    22. Katie W,things in common

      Dear Katie W, We might have more in common than you think.I was raised in WV from age 14 to age 19.What part were you in?I lived in Wood Co. a town called Parkersburg and then moved to Doddridge Co.a town called West Union.It is half way between Parkersburg and Clarksburg.It’s about an hour away from each town.Parkersburg is near the Ohio River and on the other side is the town of Marietta,OH.There wasn’t much to do but when we moved to West Union,I was in the country and it was nice to not have to deal with crazy driving as much in West Union.My uncle(the reason we moved to begin with,long story) is still a Black Angus cattle farmer in West Union,WV. The only thing I don’t miss are those extremely curvy mountain roads,weak tummy!!!Sorry I chatted your ear off,drop me a line sometime.Maybe we could be pen pals? Sincerely,Shanea Mason

    23. Diane Conklin

      Large Deck Installation

      My daughter had a deck installed by an Amish family in Kentucky and they did an awesome job. My husband and I looking to replace our 1,000sqft deck. We are in Dandridge, TN. Any recommendations in the Amish or Mennonite community that would be interested? Thank you.

    24. Marty Bartlett

      Rug salvage to weave with

      Looking to purchase rug selvage to weave rag rugs. I was told someone in the Ethridge area sold it.

    25. Maralyn

      Deeply interested in tha Amish all the way from England

      We are touringTennesse in August all the way from the UK.i have followed the culture of the Amish for years.would like to stay or visit a community.
      Any ideas or help

    26. Melanie

      I’m looking for a livein Amish nanny

      Hi I don’t know if I will find one but we are looking for a live in Amish nanny for a 5 month old little boy. I had a Amish nanny for my other kids they are grown we just had the little one. Loving Christian home, with 2 dogs and cat. If interested please email me .

    27. Paula Kingsbury

      Amish homebuilder

      We are researching to see if there are Amish home builders in our area. We are in Portland TN and are planning on building a new house on our land. How do we find out if there any Amish builders in our area and how do we contact them? thank you

    28. Jason

      Milling

      I would like to find someone to salvage a large oak in our yard.

    29. Maggie Sheppard

      Questions?

      I’m looking for someone to make belts and putting the names or any lettering on the back of the belt? I know a guy did in Summertown TN but I’m wondering if anyone knows of anyone else because the guy that did it before I cant find and cant remember his name!

    30. Rebecca A Schlueter

      Help. Home repairs.

      We have been trying for almost a year to have repairs done on our home. So far all the contractors we have tried to deal with are well… lazy it seems. Mostly some flooring and windows but other stuff too. Wondered if there were any Amish contractors that do work in the Blakeville/Petersburg area?

    31. Eric Brooks

      Builders near Medon TN

      Looking for contact info for local builders.

      1. Bryce Gaston

        Amish carpenter crew

        Eric I drive for an Amish crew that would be interested in your business. You can reach us on my cell phone 270-705-1139.
        We are from Huntingdon, TN but your in an area we would be willing to travel to.

    32. Bear

      Looking to build a garage in Ethridge

      I am looking to build a 40 X 70 garage in Ethridge, can someone tell me who I can contact about getting an Amish builder

      Thanks

      Bear

      1. Bryce Gaston

        Best prices for a barn.

        Bear, you can call my boss Ervin Mast at Mast Home Builders 731-418-1325 and leave a msg (he will call you back). The guys are Amish and don’t carry a phone around while working. I am the driver for the crew. If for some reason you don’t get a call back from Ervin within 24 hrs during the week you can call my cell phone @ 270-705-1139.
        It’s a pretty good haul (about 2 hrs each way), but with the days getting longer I believe we can either get it built for you or refer you to another crew that can.

    33. Jeff

      Looking for an Amish Barn Builder

      I am looking to build a barn on my property near Altamont and would prefer well built Amish barn. Does anyone have any contacts in that area that I could use?

      Thank you!!

    34. Bear

      Cabinet maker

      I am looking to get a cabinet made to specific dimensions, I live in Ethridge does any one know a carpenter that can build something like this?
      I have pictures but can’t post them here.

      Bear

    35. Belinda Wagoner

      Amish home builder

      Needing Amish Pole Barn house built in West Tennessee.

    36. Bryce Gaston

      Amish carpenter crew

      What part of West TN?
      I drive for a crew of Amish carpenters that do excellent work.
      270-705-1139

    37. Bryce Gaston

      Reply to Belinda Wagoner

      I drive for a crew of Amish carpenters that do excellent work.
      270-705-1139
      What part of West TN?

    38. Bryce Gaston

      Amish Home Builder

      Belinda I drive for an Amish carpenter crew that would be interested in this job depending on where in West Tennessee you are talking about.
      270-705-1139

    39. Jeannine linn

      Amish furniture

      Looking for an Amish town where they make and sell furniture – tables, chairs, entertainment centers etc. I have purchased from a retailer but want to buy direct from the Amish. I live in knoxville but frequently travel to Cincinnati and Nashville.

      1. Linda Whitney

        Amish Community in Ethridge TN

        Bit south of Nashville, local community with around 50 Amish run businesses

    40. Linda Whitney

      Amish small Cabin Builder, Northeast Tennessee

      Seeking Amish builder for small cabin on top of my small mountain in the County area of Carter. Can help with the build as well. Would be wonderful to have a hand in building it. Less or around 400 sq ft, off grid, within a small budget. I dont need fancy, just simple, small kitchen, loft bedroom would be nice though may be too expensive yet I dont know., small living room and composting bathroom with plans for grey water and water collection containment as digging a well is beyond my budget. Most contractors are too expensive for my frugal budget and prebuilt suppliers will not go up my somewhat steep hill to the top. Is my dream to have peace on my mountain. support wild life, conservation. Disabled Senior with new project for my relaxing years. Would need quote in case I would need a small bank loan.

    41. Julie

      Deck Built

      Hello,
      We are looking for Amish builders to build our back deck. We’re located in Chattanooga, TN

    42. kristen hamlin

      contractor

      Looking to have a house built by the amish. Where is a good place to start?

    43. Tasha White

      Looking for a draft horse

      I am looking for a blue roan draft or draft cross.

    44. Karen Plambeck

      Amish places in TN

      Love the home made food, furniture. going to visit Knoxville to Dollywood area East TN where are the commutes at?

      Thanks,

      K

    45. Bob M McDaniel

      Looking for a pole barn builder around Smithville Tennessee.

      I had an Amish crew build a pole barn when I lived in Indiana and was wondering if there was any chance of getting a new barn built near Smithville Tennessee. I was very happy with the quality and the way they worked together. My number is 574 727 0725.

      1. Bob McDaniel

        Barn builder

        I am still looking for a builder around Smithville/McMinnville area. We have bought a house and need a barn. Please call me at 574 727 0725 and leave a message and I will call you when I can.

        Thank you

    46. Chris and Elizabeth Taylor

      Barndominium builder needed

      We have land near McMinnville (in Rock Island, TN…10 miles outside of McMinnville) and also close to Sparta. We are needing an experienced GC to build a barndominium turn key. Thank you!! – Chris and Elizabeth Taylor (615) 260-4471

    47. Lori-Orchid Sloan

      Looking for a Amish builder to build a Monitor barndominium home

      Looking for a Amish crew that can build a monitor style home and a second barn style home in Chapmansboro Tn. We will be building these two homes on the same property. Thank you for your time.

    48. Bear Miller

      Looking for custom made cabinet

      I am looking for a crafts man that can make us a custom made cabinet for our living room

    49. Bob McDaniel

      Barn builder

      I am still needing a builder to build a pole barn. I have reached out to the local contractors in the Smithville area and they are very unreliable and don’t even show up after they make an appointment to view the building site. If anyone is interested in building a pole barn please call me. 574 727 0725

    50. Tara Vanvolkenburg

      Amish contractors

      I now live In east Tennessee, cosby area and I am trying to find amish builders to build my pole barn house/garage. If anyone could help me out.