Its an old farm, it has everything, from thick grass, tree stumps, tree roots, uneven ground, vole tunnels, holes from dogs digging, and grub eating wildlife and occasional groundhog holes. Wear appropriate shoes!
Mill Creek is a highlight of the property, and very accessible in the back but can be a hazard if there's been a lot of rainfall and the creek can get very high, fast and dangerous so assess the conditions first and be mindful of water safety. It's usually very low and calm and good fun. Other potential hazards in the creek could be debris or trash like broken glass, sharp metal, tangled fishing lines or fishing lures that may have washed down near the property as fishing up and down the creek is very common.
Around the perimeter, authenticity abounds as you can find thorny wild blackberry bushes, wild rose bushes, poison ivy, stinging nettle, poison oak, thistle bushes, a feeder stream with small sink holes under tree roots, puddles, ditches, occasional fire ant hills, old farm wire fencing, ticks, mosquitoes, wasps, bees, and other biting bugs (hint: bug spray).
I do try and keep things mowed and trimmed to a large degree but this is untamed farm land around the perimeter and in areas of vegetation so it helps to be aware and knowledgeable about identifying and avoiding these types of hazards.
Even though I do mow and care for this spot, I also enjoy existing with the beauty of the untamed growth which allows a true farmland/woods/field/pasture experience. Experiencing so many amazing varieties of vegetation, we have a huge oak, snuggling up to a flowering dogwood, and a mighty old maple down by the creek living next to a mimosa. The wild flowers, trumpet vines, honeysuckle, wild lilac, wild roses, blackberries, queen anne's lace, clover, black eyed susan, just to name a few, for example, are all popping out through the spring/summer/fall seasons.
Literally dozens of species exist all around on this property and it changes through the seasons, which attract birds, bees, and butterflies. We have a great blue heron that lives here, ducks, turtles, blue birds, and of course the mockingbirds singing across the fields wanting to be heard while chasing the red tailed hawks away.
It's a true nature lovers paradise and you will be amazed at all the beauty right in front of you. If you don't know your plants, just don't touch them. There is plenty of imposters that could be harmful, especially if allergic, and our state has plenty of poison ivy, so identifying that is an essential skill to have with Tennessee living. I am constantly battling with it!
Not only flowers, but Wildlife has been observed mostly when scary humans are not around such as deer, turtles, frogs, rabbits, wild turkey, red-tailed hawks, kestral falcons, herons, geese, ducks, groundhogs, mice, snakes, armadillo, moles, raccoon, opossum, and the rare coyote, and even more rare bobcat and fox. Are you scared yet? :-). No parking lots or strip malls here! It's actually quite peaceful, and much safer than driving. 😁
This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water