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Pick up YOUR copy of the NWTN Local Food Guide Magazine at a Farmers Market Near you!
The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Guide is a magazine that not only features listing and stories about our bountiful region, but is produced
100% locally in collaboration with local advertisement sales with printing by The Messenger out of Union City, TN.
We want to thank Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network Team Members for their contributions to the 7th edition of the Guide:
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- Designer: Brittney Rose
- Editor: Samantha Goyret
- Outreach Director: Caroline Ideus
- Cover Design Artist: Shannon Jorgensen
- Local Food Procurement Interns: Caydee Drummond, Madelyn Miller and Allyson Zelenski
The 7th edition of the NWTN Local Food Guide Magazine is made possible by support and contributions from advertisement sales, and funding from the Nutrition Incentive Hub Capacity Building and Innovation Fund.
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#FarmersMarketWeek #TNFarmersMarkets | |
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"As we celebrate National Farmers Market Week, it's a wonderful opportunity to highlight the vibrant farmers markets and local food producers across Tennessee. Our markets play a crucial role in supporting small farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and providing fresh, locally-grown produce to our communities. Join us in spreading the word and celebrating the invaluable contribution of farmers markets to our local economy and community well-being."
- Kasi Haire, TAFM Board President & Market Manager, WilCo Events
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Downtown Friendship Farmers Market
631 Main St.
Friendship, TN 38034
Friday -9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Saturdays
9:00AM-2:00 PM
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Dresden Farmers Market
Terry Oliver Plaza
421 Linden Street, Dresden, TN
Thursday: 2PM – 6PM, Saturday: 8AM – 12PM
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Farmer’s Market at Dixie Chile Ranch
3135 E. Union Grove Rd., Kenton, TN 38233
Saturdays 8am to Noon
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Farm Market Trenton
110 North Church Street, Trenton, TN
Wednesday: 10AM – 2PM, Saturday: 8AM -12PM
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Henry County Farmers Market & Vendor Fair
Henry County Fairgrounds at 517 Royal Oak Drive, Paris, TN
Mondays & Thursdays: 3-6pm
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Humboldt Farmers Market
Bailey Park, 400 North 22nd Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8AM – 3PM
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Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market
Temporary Address:
Dyer County Fairgrounds
(Tyson Pavilion) by Sorghum Valley
296 James Rice Road Dyersburg, TN 38024
Open Tuesdays and Saturdays: 8AM- Noon
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Martin Farmers Market
101 Main Street, Downtown Martin, TN 38237
Wednesday: 12PM-4PM, Saturday: 8AM -12PM
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McKenzie Farmers Market
2431 Cedar Street, McKenzie, TN
Saturday: 8AM – 12PM, Tuesday: 3-6PM
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Milan Farmers Market
1130 S. 2nd Street, Milan, TN 38358
(Behind City Hall)
Friday and Saturday
7am to sell-out
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Obion County Farmers Market
214 East Church St., Union City, TN 38261
Saturday: 7AM-12PM; Tuesday/Thursday: 2-6PM
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Obion Farmers Market
Indian Park (Near the Obion Community Center)
221 Broadway St, Obion, TN 38240
Saturdays: 8am - 1pm
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Taste of Tennessee
Harvest of the Month
MELONS
Taste of Tennessee is a statewide Harvest of the Month Program featuring Tennessee grown products. Each month a Tennessee locally grown product is featured, and educational activities, books and recipes are provided on nwtnlfn.org/taste-of-tennessee.
Download Educational Resources here.
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Kid Friendly Recipe
Caprese Salad
1 Farmers Market tomato
2 fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp of shredded mozzarella
OR 2 small mozzarella cube
ool in with curriculum:
Steps
Encourage little helpers to chop tomatoes, basil into smaller pieces. 2. Your kids should then combine the chopped tomatoes, basil with the mozzarella cheese to complete their caprese salad.
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The goal of the Nourishing Connection program is to nourish the connections children have with healthy consumption habits by providing hands-on agricultural and nutrition education experiences through hanging and onsite gardens, Farm to Early Childhood Education curricula, local food taste tests, and conducting educational outreach to parents and educators in ALL Weakley County early childcare centers.
Learn More
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Get a Taste of Tennessee at the NWTN Local Food Network's Table at Clarksburg School
~ Free Local Watermelon Samples ~
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The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for a thriving and equitable local food system that is accessible to ALL.
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Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network | (731) 281-4770 | nwtnlfn.org
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