Pied Piper Farm
706 Sloan Gap Rd, Ocoee, TN 37361
Family owned & operated equine facility offering boarding, sales & training.
The Riceville area in McMinn County sits in the ridge and valley country of southeastern Tennessee, between Chattanooga and Knoxville where the Appalachian hills create layered terrain ideal for trail riding. This quiet part of Tennessee is close enough to both cities to access their resources while maintaining the genuine rural character that makes horse keeping here feel removed from urban pressures.
Facilities near Riceville offer overnight accommodations with round pens, on-property trail access, RV hookups, and trailer parking — a well-equipped stop for horse travelers on US-11 and the Cherokee National Forest trail corridor. Highly-rated operations here serve both travelers and trail riders who base themselves in the area to explore the surrounding mountain terrain.
Find the boarding and lodging options that fit your needs in the listings below.
About horse boarding in Riceville
The Riceville area in McMinn County sits in the ridge and valley country of southeastern Tennessee, between Chattanooga and Knoxville where the Appalachian hills create layered terrain ideal for trail riding. This quiet part of Tennessee is close enough to both cities to access their resources while maintaining the genuine rural character that makes horse keeping here feel removed from urban pressures.
Facilities near Riceville offer overnight accommodations with round pens, on-property trail access, RV hookups, and trailer parking — a well-equipped stop for horse travelers on US-11 and the Cherokee National Forest trail corridor. Highly-rated operations here serve both travelers and trail riders who base themselves in the area to explore the surrounding mountain terrain.
Find the boarding and lodging options that fit your needs in the listings below.
The Red Barn Inn
501 County Road 249, Athens, TN 37303
The Red Barn Inn is an overnight and short-term boarding facility in Athens, Tennessee, located just 2 miles off I-75 Exit 52. The facility welcomes late-nig...
Thompson Training Center
108 Guffey Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874
Thompson Training Center is located near Knoxville and Chattanooga with easy access for big rigs and proximity to state and national park trails. The facilit...
Twin Oaks Farm
180 County Road 726, Riceville, TN 37370
Twin Oaks Farm is located just 3 miles from I-75 Exit 42 and provides convenient access for traveling horse owners. The facility offers six 12' x 12' indoor ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Boarding in the Riceville Area
Is Riceville, TN a good base for trail riding in southeastern Tennessee?
Yes — Riceville is in McMinn County in the ridge and valley terrain between Chattanooga and Knoxville, with access to the Cherokee National Forest trail system. Facilities offer overnight accommodations, round pens, RV hookups, and on-property trail access.
What trail riding is accessible near Riceville?
The surrounding ridge and valley country offers excellent natural trail riding terrain, and the Cherokee National Forest provides access to extensive public trails for equestrians in the area.
Is Riceville convenient for horse travelers moving through southeastern Tennessee?
Riceville's position on US-11 in McMinn County makes it accessible for travelers moving between Chattanooga and Knoxville. The overnight facilities with RV hookups make it practical for self-contained horse travel rigs.