Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in Tennessee? These 7 programs offer a starting point for comparing locations, puppy processes, and contact options. The order is for reference, not a quality ranking.
Last reviewed: October 2026. We checked breeder websites, contact details, and the images used below. Litter availability and terms may change; confirm them directly.
How we reviewed this directory
We revisited the listings in the earlier version of this article, checked their current websites, and corrected the links and published contact details. Goldenway’s website and Cold Spring’s contact number were corrected. Mid-South, Charming Acres, and Young Ridge were omitted because reliable current breeder websites could not be confirmed.
This was a website review. We did not inspect facilities, interview buyers, or independently verify health records for individual dogs. Inclusion is a research lead, not an endorsement or guarantee. Ask each breeder for the records and contract relevant to the litter you are considering.
Golden Retriever breeders in Tennessee
1. Southern Shades / Golden Acres
Southern Shades now presents its program with Golden Acres. Lori Gibson publishes her dogs and contact details; ask about current litter plans and the screening records of both parents.
- Location: Andersonville, Tennessee
- Phone: 865-250-1622
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Southern Shades / Golden Acres
2. Goldenway Retrievers
Goldenway has moved to a new website and publishes its Golden Retriever puppy information, dogs, and health contract. Use its contact form to confirm the meeting location and the terms for your intended litter.
- Location: Nashville area, Tennessee
- Website or contact page: Goldenway Retrievers
3. Mountain Laurel Goldens
Mountain Laurel describes its Golden Retrievers and early puppy program. Its website provides an enquiry form; ask for the current location, litter plans, and parent health records rather than relying on older availability notices.
- Location: Dunlap, Tennessee
- Website or contact page: Mountain Laurel Goldens
4. Back’s Tennessee Golden Retrievers
Back’s publishes its Golden Retriever puppy information and contact number in Helenwood. Ask how the puppies are raised and request the parents’ registered names, health results, and written contract.
- Location: Helenwood, Tennessee
- Phone: 330-419-8612
- Website or contact page: Back’s Tennessee Golden Retrievers
5. Brooks Golden Blessings
Brooks Golden Blessings publishes its Golden Retriever litter updates and contact details in Adams. Arrange visits in advance and review the relevant parent clearances, veterinary records, and deposit terms.
- Location: Adams, Tennessee
- Phone: 615-202-2631
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Brooks Golden Blessings
6. Cold Spring Mountain Retrievers
Jennifer and Mike Lundy publish information about their Golden Retrievers, puppies, and placement terms. Their contact page recommends calling or texting for a quicker reply.
- Location: Tennessee; confirm the visit location
- Phone: 423-552-7604
- Website or contact page: Cold Spring Mountain Retrievers
7. Radiant Goldens
Radiant publishes its Golden Retriever program and puppy policies. Use its contact form for current plans and read its health, veterinary-care, and placement terms closely before reserving.
- Location: Middle Tennessee, between Nashville and Huntsville
- Website or contact page: Radiant Goldens
What to check before choosing a breeder
The Golden Retriever Club of America’s breeder-selection guide offers advice for researching a puppy purchase. Check health records, the contract, and how puppies are raised. Use these questions when contacting a program:
- Can you provide hip, elbow, eye, and heart clearance records for both parents, with their registered names?
- Where are the puppies raised, and can I arrange a visit to meet the mother and see their living conditions?
- How are puppies socialized, and how do you match them with families?
- May I read the contract, health guarantee, deposit terms, and return policy before paying?
- What veterinary records and support come with a puppy?
A working website and a breeder’s own claims do not independently establish the quality of a breeding program. Compare the documents, ask follow-up questions, and take your time before making a commitment.
Choosing your next step
Start with programs whose location and approach suit your family, then compare their answers and documentation. If a listing is out of date, leave a comment with the breeder’s name and a link to the corrected information.
