Celebrating America
Join us this summer as we honor the traditions, craftsmanship, flavors and spirit that have shaped The Old Mill for generations.
Plan your Perfect Visit
The I Pledge Project
Nothing feels more American than kids and ice cream. From June 26 - July 9, children 12 & under who recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory receive a free kid's ice cream at The Old Mill Creamery.
Explore The Old Mill's Self-Guided Walking Tour
Follow the markers throughout the property and uncover nearly 200 years of stories. From the iron forge and first post office to local pottery and Civil War history, the past is all around you.
Live Music
Enjoy live music, handcrafted cocktails, and Smoky Mountain spirits on the patio at Old Forge Distillery every Saturday throughout the summer season.
Old Forge Distillery
Raise a glass to American craftsmanship at Old Forge Distillery. Enjoy handcrafted spirits inspired by Smoky Mountain traditions, seasonal cocktails, live music, and a place where history and hospitality come together all summer long.
Pottery Demonstrations
Watch skilled artisans shape, glaze, and decorate pottery by hand at Pigeon River Pottery. Demonstrations vary throughout the day, offering a glimpse into a craft that has been part of Pigeon River Pottery for generations.
Vintage Taffy Machines
If you’re lucky, you might catch our 100-year-old taffy machines in action, stretching, pulling, and wrapping fresh taffy at The Old Mill Candy Kitchen. A favorite stop for kids and grown-ups alike.
Guided Tours of the Historic Old Mill
Step inside a working gristmill that’s been turning since 1830. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Tennessee Civil War Trail, the Old Mill still operates today much as it did nearly two centuries ago. Your guide, Emmitt, grew up around the mill, playing in the millpond as a boy before becoming a miller’s assistant as a teenager. Today, he shares stories, local lore, and the history behind one of the oldest continually operating gristmills in the country. A simple, fascinating experience for all ages.
Tour Times
Wednesday - Friday: 2pm – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Tour Price
Adults: $8
Students (ages 6–26): $4 (ID may be requested)
Children 5 & under: Free
Groups (4+): Save $1 per ticket
Tours are limited to 10 guests at a time.
Tickets are available in the Old Mill General Store on the day of the tour.