noble springs dairy

What noble springs dairy does

Noble Springs Dairy is a family-owned Grade A goat dairy and artisanal goat cheese operation, licensed in 2009 and located on a Franklin, Tennessee farm approximately six miles from downtown. The farm spans several valleys with natural springs and is permanently protected by a conservation easement through The Land Trust For Tennessee, locking in its agricultural use. Its core production is pasture-grazed goat milk processed in a farmstead creamery into fresh chevre (in roughly ten flavor variants including Plain, Cherry Berry, Herbs de Provence, and Nashville Hot), brined goat milk feta, and cow-milk-free chocolate fudge, with differentiation built on unlimited pasture grazing and individual animal care by owners Dustin and Justyne Noble, who together bring 40-plus years of dairy goat experience.

The business is a hybrid farm-to-consumer and farm-to-table operator. It sells cheese, goat milk soaps and lotions, farm-raised meat, branded merchandise, greeting cards featuring Justyne Noble's artwork, and children's books through its own e-commerce site, a Square-powered gift card channel, the Franklin Farmers Market, and on-farm Saturdays. Wholesale distribution is concentrated in the Greater Nashville metro across Turnip Truck (three locations), Whole Foods (Franklin, Nashville, Green Hills), Herban Market, Semler Cattle Company, Patina Home & Garden, and Kroger with Murray's cheese counters, alongside more than 25 named restaurants including Burger Up, Amerigo, Capitol Grille, The Catbird Seat, Husk, Pinewood Social, Rolf & Daughters, and Frothy Monkey.

A second revenue engine is agritourism and experiential programming, which functions as both a direct ticket line and a marketing channel for product sales. Offerings include Baby Goat Cuddling Saturdays ($12/person), the Goats & Guitars concert series with optional $35 premium cheese board ($15/person), guided farm tours ($10–$12), Sunflowers & Snuggles, a $150 Summer Farm Dinner hosted by Chef Cody Castiglia, Kids Farm Camp at $275/child, Adult Farm Camp at $75/person, birthday party packages ($120 deposit covering 10 guests plus $12 per additional guest), and private group tours ($10/person for 25–50, $250 minimum). Operations are seasonal (typically March through November) and owner-managed, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or headcount figure.

Name

noble springs dairy

Legal name

Noble Springs Dairy

Website

https://noble-springs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Noble Springs Dairy is a family-owned Grade A goat dairy and agritourism farm in Franklin, Tennessee producing artisanal goat cheese, goat milk skincare, and seasonal on-farm experiences (tours, camps, events) for families, restaurants, and retailers across Greater Nashville.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Goat Cheese

NAICS

Goat Farming (112420), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Goat Farming (Milk Production) (AFAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO), Goat Farming (Meat Goats) (AFAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Artisan goat cheese
• Goat milk products
• Farm experiences
• Agritourism events
• Specialty dairy foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Farm Experience Events: Ticket sales for Baby Goat Cuddling, farm tours, Goats & Guitars events, and specialty events like Sunflowers & Snuggles. Generates per-person admission revenue with children under 2 admitted free.
2. Artisanal Dairy Products: Sales of goat cheese (chevre and feta in multiple flavors), chocolate fudge, and value-added products. Available for pickup at farm, farmers markets, or shipped with cold chain packaging.
3. Goat Milk Skin Care: Handmade goat milk soaps and lotions sold in multiple scents. Sold online and potentially at farm store.
4. Farm Camp Programs: Kids Farm Camp (ages 6-12) at $275 per child with $125 deposit and $150 final payment. Adult Farm Camp at $75 per person including cheese board and beverages.
5. Private Events: Birthday parties and private events with $120 deposit covering 10 guests, plus $12/person for additional attendees. Private party rentals start at $500.
6. Gift Cards: Square-powered gift cards for future purchases of products or events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Noble Springs Dairy operates a Grade A licensed goat dairy producing artisanal fresh goat cheeses (chevre in multiple flavors and traditional feta), chocolate fudge, handmade goat milk soap and lotion, and farm-raised meat on a pasture-grazed farm in Franklin, Tennessee. The farm complements production with an agritourism program offering Baby Goat Cuddling Saturdays, Goats & Guitars concerts, farm tours, summer dinners, birthday parties, and farm camps for children and adults, distributing products through its own e-commerce site, the Franklin Farmers Market, regional retail partners, and Nashville-area restaurants.

Product overview

Noble Springs Dairy operates a diversified farm business centered on Grade A goat dairy production and artisanal goat cheese making. The core product portfolio consists of fresh goat cheeses (Chevre in multiple flavors, Goat Milk Feta) and Chocolate Fudge, complemented by a line of handmade goat milk skin care products (soap and lotion). The farm offers experiential tourism through seasonal events including Baby Goat Cuddling/Tours, Goats & Guitars concerts, private tours, birthday parties, and Kids/Adult Farm Camp programs. Additional offerings include specialty events like Summer Farm Dinners, merchandise (hats, apparel, greeting cards), and farm-raised meat products. Products are available for online purchase with FedEx shipping, at the farm stand, and through retail/restaurant partners across the Greater Nashville area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chevre (Fresh Goat Cheese) Fresh soft goat cheese in spreadable and firmer log versions, offered in flavors including Plain, Cherry Berry, Cranberry Honey, Herbs de Provence, Garlic Herb, Garlic Dill, Pimento, Peppercorn, Nashville Hot, and Spicy Santa Fe. Sold to individual consumers, restaurants, and retail partners.
• Goat Milk Feta Traditional Greek-style feta aged in brine, with a tangy, salty flavor and firm texture suitable for crumbling. Sold alongside chevre to consumers, restaurants, and retailers.
• Chocolate Fudge Chocolate fudge made without cow milk products, flavored with organic vanilla. A complementary value-added dairy offering.
• Pick Five Cheese Assortment Build-your-own assortment of five cheeses selected from available chevre flavors, feta, or fudge options, priced at $35. Ships via FedEx 2-day with insulated packaging and ice packs.
• Goat Milk Soap (Pack of 4) 100% natural handmade goat milk soap available in Lavender, Charcoal-Lavender-Tea Tree, Honey Clove, Vanilla Mint, Pineapple Coconut, and Cranberry scents, sold as a four-bar pack for $24.
• Goat Milk Lotion Moisturizing goat milk lotion available in Lavender, Peppermint, and Cranberry Citrus scents.
• Farm Raised Meat Farm-raised meat products offered for purchase from the farm.
• Baby Goat Cuddling and Optional Farm Tour Saturday farm experience where visitors interact with baby goats, take self-guided farm tours, and join a guided educational tour at 11am. $12/person, children 2 and under free, open 10am–1pm March through November.
• Farm Tour Educational farm tour spotlighting goats and other animals, including a milking parlor visit, cheese making facility tour, and hands-on activities. $10/person online or $12 at the door.
• Goats & Guitars Event Evening farm event with live music, goat interactions, and optional premium cheese boards, held select dates from 5pm–8pm. $15/person, children 2 and under free.
• Goats & Guitars Premium Cheese Board Farmstead picnic cheese board with a variety of farm-made cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments serving two people, available only during Goats & Guitars events for $35.
• Private Tour Private guided farm tour for groups up to 20 people, pre-arranged with Dustin, bookable March 1 through November 30 with a 25-person minimum or $250 minimum. $250 ticket.
• Private Group Tours Pre-arranged farm tours for groups of 25–50+ on Tuesdays and Fridays, March 1 through November 30. $10/person for 25–50; call for quote above 50; $250 minimum.
• Birthday and Special Event Package Hosted birthday parties and celebrations during Saturday Goat Cuddling hours, with party setup from 9am and farm closing at 1pm. $120 deposit covers 10 guests, with additional guests at $12 each; private party rentals start at $500.
• Kids Farm Camp Three-day hands-on farm experience for children ages 6–12 covering goat milking, nature walks, bottle feeding baby goats, crafts, and learning about farm animals and production. Scheduled June 1–3 or June 8–10, 2026, 9am–2pm. $275 per child ($125 non-refundable deposit plus $150 final payment).
• Adult Farm Camp Educational afternoon farm experience for adults hosted by owners Dustin and Justyne Noble, covering goat snuggles, livestock care, cheese making, candle making, goat milking, and farm production. Includes a cheese board and beverage. Scheduled April 25, 2026, 1pm–5:30pm, $75/person.
• Summer Farm Dinner Five-course farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Cody Castiglia with drink pairings, for guests 21+. Scheduled June 20 at 6pm. $150/person.
• Sunflowers & Snuggles Event Seasonal event combining sunflower field photo opportunities with baby goat interactions, cheese and crackers, milking parlor viewing, and a self-guided farm tour. $12/person.
• Gift Card / Gift Certificate Square-powered gift cards redeemable for future purchases of farm products or events, available for purchase online.
• Noble Springs Hat Adjustable hat with embroidered Noble Springs Dairy logo, available in white and grey with Velcro closure, priced at $20.
• T-Shirts and Gifts T-shirts and gift items featuring original artwork by Justyne Noble.
• Greeting Cards with Artwork by Justyne Greeting cards featuring original artwork by co-owner Justyne Noble.
• Children's Books Children's books available for purchase from the farm shop, with new products noted as coming soon.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Land Trust For TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoble Springs Dairy is protected by a conservation easement through The Land Trust For Tennessee, ensuring the farmland will remain agricultural land permanently. This strategic partnership preserves the farm's land base and mission for future generations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Shelburne Farms: Vermont nonprofit farm with cheesemaking, educational programs, and agritourism offerings. Comparable as a working farm combining cheese production with educational farm experiences and tours.

Direct peers

• Cypress Grove Chevre: California-based artisan goat cheese maker (now owned by Saputo) known for fresh chevre and award-winning aged goat cheeses. Directly comparable as a specialty goat cheese producer selling through natural and specialty retail channels.
• Vermont Creamery: Artisanal dairy producer making fresh and aged goat cheeses plus cultured butter, with national distribution and agritourism-adjacent brand storytelling. Closest comparable in scale, product mix, and premium positioning.
• Haystack Mountain Farmstead Cheese: Colorado-based goat cheese maker producing chevre and aged varieties with national wholesale distribution. Comparable as a farmstead-to-wholesale goat dairy operation.
• Laura Chenel's Chevre: Pioneering California goat cheese brand with long-standing chef and retail relationships. Comparable as a heritage farmstead chevre producer serving the specialty/farm-to-table channel.
• Redwood Hill Farm: California goat dairy producing yogurt, cheese, and kefir with farm-based heritage branding. Comparable as a goat dairy with multiple product extensions and farm-story-driven brand.
• Beekman 1802: Goat milk-based skincare and lifestyle brand that scaled nationally from a small farm base. Comparable as a goat milk soap/lotion product line and farm-story-driven consumer brand extension.
• Sweet Grass Dairy: Georgia-based artisan cheese maker producing fresh and aged goat and cow cheeses with strong chef and specialty retail distribution. Comparable as a Southeast farmstead cheesemaker serving premium regional wholesale accounts.
• Pennyroyal Farm: California goat dairy with cheesemaking, farm stays, and agritourism experiences. Comparable as a goat dairy integrating farm experiences and direct-to-consumer product sales.

Regional players

• Blue Ridge Dairy Co. Smaller artisanal goat dairy competitors in the Tennessee/Southeast region that overlap in local farmers market and farm-experience channels. Relevant as a comparable regional goat dairy in an adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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