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Beaver Creek Nursery at Briar Thicket

Beaver CreeK Nursery
at Briar Thicket

Welcome to Beaver Creek Nursery at Briar Thicket

GET READY, GET SET, GROW…

Our beginnings…

We are a family owned and operated business that started in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1984.

We first started out solely as a landscape company and knew it was important to grow local stock for our installations, which we did. A year later, people continued to ask if they could buy plants from us directly. Long story short…our retail division was born.

Our focus is on rare, unusual, and hard to find plants for the discerning gardener. You will not find the common, everyday plants that you will find at other nurseries or the big box stores. We never collect plants from the wild. All plants we sell are nursery grown from seed, cuttings and division. We also trial our stock for hardiness, which ensures we deliver you a long-lived healthier plant. Sorry… we do not sell Fruit Trees or Annuals.

Also, being an agricultural grower, we are exempt from charging sales tax…which means more savings for you! This being the case, we do not sell, Mulch, Rock, Topsoil or Garden Art. We are just plant geeks here!

Our main concentration is on Japanese Maples, Stewartias and Native Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. However, we also grow Conifers, Camellias, Hosta, Ferns and Wildflowers.

Thank you all so much for supporting local businesses.

Great Plants

At Beaver Creek Nursery at Briar Thicket, great plants are the foundation of everything we do. Our selection is carefully curated for gardeners who value quality, longevity, and uniqueness over mass-produced offerings. We specialize in rare and hard-to-find trees, shrubs, and perennials that bring structure, texture, and year-round interest to the landscape. Every plant we sell is nursery grown from seed, cuttings, or division and is trialed for hardiness to ensure it thrives in local conditions. The result is a collection of healthy, well-established plants chosen to perform beautifully and grow gracefully for years to come.

Expert Advice

At Beaver Creek Nursery at Briar Thicket, expert advice comes from decades of hands-on growing experience. With more than 40 years in the nursery and landscape industry, we understand how plants perform in real gardens—not just on paper. We take the time to listen, ask the right questions, and help you choose the right plant for the right place based on soil, light, moisture, and long-term growth habits. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious gardener, our goal is to provide honest, practical guidance that sets you up for lasting success.

Friendly Service

Friendly service has always been at the heart of Beaver Creek Nursery at Briar Thicket. We believe visiting a nursery should feel welcoming, relaxed, and enjoyable, not rushed or overwhelming. Every customer is greeted with genuine care, a willingness to help, and a shared enthusiasm for plants. Whether you’re browsing, asking questions, or searching for something special, we strive to make every visit a positive experience built on kindness, respect, and a true love for what we grow.

We are currently relocating the nursery to 601 Briar Thicket Road in Bybee, TN which is 6 miles off 81N exist #12.

We will be re-opening at this location Spring 2026.

Mike and I are so looking forward to this new chapter in our lives and we’re hoping all our friends, old and new, will visit us at this new beautiful location.

WE WILL BE ADDING MORE INVENTORY WEEKLY THROUGH THE SPRING 2026 SEASON…

Our Specialties

Beaver Creek Nursery at Briar Thicket is known for its focus on distinctive plant material, with special expertise in Japanese maples, stewartias, and native trees, shrubs, and perennials. These plants are carefully selected for their structure, seasonal interest, and long-term performance in East Tennessee landscapes. From the refined form and vibrant foliage of Japanese maples to the elegant bark and flowers of stewartias and the resilience of native plant species, our specialties offer beauty, balance, and sustainability for gardens that are designed to mature gracefully over time.

And More

Trees and shrubs form the foundation of any well-designed landscape, providing essential structure, scale, and visual balance while delivering seasonal color and texture throughout the year. When carefully selected and thoughtfully placed, they do more than enhance curb appeal—they contribute to the long-term health, beauty, and value of your home and outdoor spaces. With guidance from our knowledgeable staff, you can confidently choose plants that are well suited to their environment  and blend naturally into the surrounding landscape for a cohesive, enduring design.