Tennessee has over 69,500 farms that spread over 10.7 million acres with the average size of a farm at about 154 acres.
In Tennessee, many Middle TN Farmers Markets open at the beginning or middle of May. Here are some of our favorite places to shop for fruits, veggies, & more!
Bellevue Farmers Market
684 Colice Jeanne Rd, Nashville, TN 37221
Red Caboose Park
May 4 - October
Thursdays from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Highlights: Features a variety of local growers and vendors, weekly food trucks, a nearby playground, and a fun family friendly environment.
Coffee County Farmers Market
216 E Fort Street Manchester, TN 37355
May 6 - October
Saturdays from 7am - 12pm
Highlights: The freshest locally grown offerings of the Manchester area!
Farmer's Market of Tullahoma
404 S. Jackson Tullahoma, TN 37388
Parking lot of the South Jackson Civic Center
April - September
Mondays from 3pm - 6pm
Highlights: Local produce, hand-crafted goods and more!
Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin Rd, Franklin TN 37064
The Factory at Franklin back parking
Year round
Saturdays from 9am - 12pm
Highlights: From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons.
Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
Gallatin Farmers Market
160 W Franklin St, Gallatin, TN 37066
May 6 to September 30
Saturdays from 9am - 1pm
Highlights: Offers the season’s best fresh produce, fresh baked goods, local honey, farm-raised meats including pork, beef, turkey, and chicken, jams & jellies, herbs, pickles, honey, farm fresh eggs, homemade pet treats, and locally grown plants.
Great gifts and home decor can also be found at the Market including local handmade artisan crafts such as vegan soaps and lotions, leather makes, woodcrafts, candles, jewelry and more.
Kingston Springs Farmers and Artisans Market
428 North Main Street, Kingston Springs, Tennessee 37082
May 27 thru Aug 25
Saturdays from 9:00am - 12pm.
Highlights: Offers the community a place to gather, to glean from the wide variety of fresh, healthy foods and products creatively made by their friends and neighbors.
Nashville FaRmers’ Market
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208
Year round
Daily from 8am - 6pm
Highlights: Home to over 100 locally-owned and operated farms, artisans, restaurants, bars, cafes and more!
Smyrna Depot Farmers Market
98 Front Street, Smyrna, Tennessee 37167
May 20 to September 16
Saturdays from 8am – 12pm
Highlights: Features an array of farm/food vendors along with artisans and crafters. Weekly live/local music on the Train Depot Stage is part of the Smyrna Farmers Market tradition.