Cottontown, Tennessee • Farm pickup + local delivery within 30 miles

Cottontown, Tennessee

Pasture-raised chicken near Cottontown, TN.

Choose chicken raised with outdoor time, secure shelter and straightforward care. See the cuts available from New Sentinel Acres, then arrange pickup in Cottontown or local delivery when it fits your week.

Chickens with outdoor pasture access beside movable housing

Chicken with a clearer story

Buy from the people raising the birds.

Chicken is one of the most useful things to keep in the freezer, but the label at a large store rarely answers the questions a thoughtful cook may have. Where did the bird come from? How was it raised? Who can explain the difference between the cuts in front of you? Buying direct from a local farm makes those basic details easier to understand.

At New Sentinel Acres, our chickens spend their daylight hours outdoors, with room to move, forage and explore. At night, they return to secure movable housing. They receive supplemental feed suited to their needs, and we do not use antibiotics or added hormones when raising our animals. We keep those details plain because that is what customers deserve when they are choosing food for their family.

The result is not a promise that chicken has to be complicated or precious. It is a practical way to stock your kitchen with food you can trace back to a farm in Cottontown. Start with the cuts that suit the way you cook, keep them frozen until you are ready, and make a good meal from ingredients you recognize.

Hens foraging in pasture at New Sentinel Acres

Our approach, plainly explained

Outdoor time, secure shelter and attentive care.

Pasture-raised is a phrase worth asking about, because farms can use it differently. Here, it means chickens spend time outdoors during the day, where they can move around, peck, forage and experience fresh air. Outdoor access is paired with the daily work that healthy birds need: secure housing at night, supplemental feed, water and regular care.

We do not use antibiotics or added hormones when raising our animals. We also do not ask a broad label to speak for everything. If you want to understand how the chickens are raised, what is available or how to plan an order, the farm is here to give you a direct answer.

Chicken is processed at Underground Processing in Walling, Tennessee, where the meat is USDA inspected at processing. It is then frozen and kept frozen until sale. That gives you a useful, reliable product for your freezer while keeping the path from the farm to your kitchen clear.

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For the meals you actually make

Start with a cut and a plan, not a guess.

A whole chicken is a natural choice for a weekend roast, a pot of soup or a meal with leftovers built in. It gives you the flexibility to make dinner first, then turn the remaining meat into sandwiches, tacos or a simple skillet meal the next day. If you enjoy cooking once and eating twice, it is hard to beat.

For a quicker dinner, choose a familiar cut from the current collection. Breasts are useful for a sheet-pan supper, grill or stir-fry. Drumsticks work well when you want a hands-off oven meal with good browning. The farm store shows the cuts and package options available now, so you can plan from what is actually ready rather than from a standing list that may have changed.

Pasture-raised chicken may cook a little differently than the chicken you are used to from a grocery case. A thermometer is more useful than a long cooking time. Season it simply, cook it with moderate heat, and let it rest before serving. Those small habits help you keep the meat tender and let the flavor of a well-raised bird do the work.

If you are new to buying chicken from a local farm, begin with the meal your household already enjoys. A roasted whole bird, chicken and vegetables, tacos or soup are all good first choices. The goal is not to turn dinner into a project. It is to make a dependable, familiar meal with food that comes from closer to home.

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A direct path to dinner

Check what is ready, then order with confidence.

See current chicken cuts

The farm store is the clearest place to find the chicken that is available now. Browse the current collection before planning your meal, so package choices and prices are in front of you.

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Pick up in Cottontown

Farm pickup keeps the path short and direct. New Sentinel Acres is located at 458 Jake Link Road in Cottontown, Tennessee.

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Ask about local delivery

Local delivery is available within 30 miles when scheduling and availability allow, including communities around Sumner County.

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Closer to the source

Good chicken starts with clear answers.

New Sentinel Acres gives Middle Tennessee households a direct way to choose chicken raised with room to move, thoughtful care and no mystery about where to begin. See what is available, choose the cuts that fit your table and bring home food with a farm behind it.

What to expect from the farm store

Availability that follows the farm, not a warehouse promise.

Small-farm food has its own rhythm. Processing schedules, the farm’s current inventory and the cuts already claimed by local households can all shape what you see in the store. That is why the current chicken collection is the best first stop. It shows you what is ready now, without asking you to sort through vague availability messages or outdated product lists.

Frozen chicken makes that rhythm easier to work with at home. You can choose a few cuts that fit your usual meals, keep them safely stored, and thaw them in the refrigerator when you are ready to cook. A well-stocked freezer gives you flexibility, whether you are making a quick weeknight supper or planning a meal that gathers everyone around the table.

For pickup, the farm is in Cottontown at 458 Jake Link Road. Local delivery may be available within 30 miles when the schedule allows. If you have a practical question about an order, availability or the best way to collect it, reach out before you plan your meal. We would rather help you make a clear decision than have you guess.

The direct relationship is the real advantage. You can see the farm behind the chicken, browse current options and come back when another cut fits your plans. That kind of connection does not make dinner harder. It makes a familiar ingredient more intentional, without losing the convenience that families need.

Frequently asked questions

Buying pasture-raised chicken from New Sentinel Acres

Where can I buy pasture-raised chicken near Cottontown?

New Sentinel Acres offers chicken through the farm store when it is available. Start with the current chicken collection, then choose farm pickup in Cottontown or ask about local delivery within 30 miles when scheduling allows.

What does pasture-raised mean at New Sentinel Acres?

Our chickens spend daylight hours outdoors, where they can move, forage and explore, before returning to secure movable housing at night. They also receive supplemental feed suited to their needs.

Is the chicken frozen?

Yes. Chicken is frozen at the processing facility and stays frozen until sale, which helps households plan meals around the cuts that are available.

Do you use antibiotics or added hormones?

No. New Sentinel Acres does not use antibiotics or added hormones when raising its animals.

Where is the chicken processed?

Chickens are processed at Underground Processing in Walling, Tennessee. Meat is USDA inspected at processing.

Can I get chicken delivered?

Local delivery is available within 30 miles when farm availability and scheduling allow. The farm store and contact page are the best places to confirm the current options.