Description
Mayfield Dairy Farms began when my grandfather, T. B. Mayfield, established Live Oak Farms in 1912. He purchased 45 Jersey cows and began to sell the milk to homes in Athens, Tennessee. In the early 20's, my grandfather built the first milk plant in our area capable of pasteurizing milk. He purchased a ten-gallon ice cream freezer in 1923 and began making ice cream. Since these humble beginnings, people in East Tennessee and the Southeast have enjoyed top quality Mayfield dairy products.

Visit us at a Mayfield Visitor Center in Athens, Tennessee, or Braselton, Georgia. Browse the Mayfield gift shop and take an educational plant tour. It's fun for the family or a perfect field trip for schools, church groups and other organizations!

Tour pricing is as follows:

Ages 13 and up: $4.50
Ages 4-12: $3.50
Under 3: Free

Each tour includes a 10 minute history video, a full plant tour, and a free scoop of ice cream.

Other Information
Comfortable, slip-resistant shoes are recommended when touring the plant. The Visitor Centers are wheelchair accessible; however, part of the plant is not, due to stairs.