Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Music City. In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets in the Nashville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
12 South Farmers Market | Tuesdays, May-October | 4-7 p.m. | Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Ln.
- Features: ~70 vendors, live music, food trucks, family activities, and group fitness classes
- Parking: Sevier Park parking lot and free street parking
- Space: Outdoors
Farmin’ in the Hall | Thursdays, May-September | 4:30-7 p.m. | 451 Hogan Rd.
- Features: ~30-40 vendors, live music, and food trucks
- Parking: Parking lot of Crievewood United Methodist Church
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: The kiddos will enjoy climbing on the playground equipment behind the church.
Nashville Farmers Market | Daily, Year-round | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
- Features: Browse fresh produce, artisanal food, and crafts via two covered open-air sheds on weekends and shop for plants daily at Gardens of Babylon’s 24,000-sqft garden center. Plus, stop by the international food hall housing ~20 restaurants and shops.
- Parking: Free two-hour parking in the Nashville Farmers Market and shared Tennessee State Museum lots, 30-minute parking in designated zones for Nashville Farmers Market customers, and two-hour parking along 7th Avenue
- Space: Indoor/Outdoor
- Special events: Nashville Black Market (first Friday each month), Strawberry Jubilee, Peach Jam, Tomat-O-Rama, and more. See the full calendar.
Richland Park Farmers Market | Saturdays, Year-round | April-December (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), January-March (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) | Richland Park, 4601 Charlotte Pk.
- Features: Over 80 local farmers, bakers, cheese-makers, producers, chefs, and food entrepreneurs. Plus, skincare, home goods, and knife sharpening.
- Parking: Free on-site parking and street parking available
- Space: Outdoors
Do you like to shop for produce, crafts, self care items, or all of the above at the market?
Photo by @eastnashvillefarmersmarket
East Nashville Farmers Market | Tuesdays, April-December | April-October (3:30-6:30 p.m.), November-December (3-6 p.m.) | 511 Woodland St.
- Features: Over 150 vendors across fruits and veggies, fresh-cut flowers, dairy, baked goods, body care, food trucks, arts, and vintage items.
- Parking: Free parking in the lot at the corner of 6th & Main Street and across the street at the First Church of the Nazarene.
- Space: Outdoors
Franklin Farmers Market | Saturdays, Year-round | Summer hours begin in May (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin
- Features: Since the market began operating in 2002, it has grown from eight to 70+ participating farms — meet the farmers.
- Parking: Use the Franklin Road entrance or the Liberty Pike entry way near the Franklin Road intersection for quicker access to the parking lots. Pro tip — a parking spot is easier to find alongside The Factory during the market’s peak hours.
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: The market hosts various events and festivals throughout the year. You can keep up with them on Instagram so you don’t miss out on special activations (like Goats in Pajamas).
Hip Donelson Farmers Market | Fridays, May-October | May-August (4-7 p.m.), September-October (4-6:30 p.m.) | Donelson Station, 2705 Lebanon Pk.
- Features: All vendors at this producer-only market are from within 150 miles of Donelson and you can swipe EBT cards for SNAP market tokens.
- Parking: The market will be set up on the lawn, so patrons can use the adjacent parking lot.
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Bookmark the calendar on the market’s website to stay updated on any upcoming events.
St. George’s Farmers Market | Thursdays, May-August | 3:30-6 p.m. | 4715 Harding Pk.
- Features: Browse a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, fish, and more — a portion of proceeds are donated to organizations fighting food insecurity in Nashville.
- Parking: St. George Episcopal Church parking lot
- Space: Outdoors
Bellevue Farmers Market | Thursdays, May-October | 4-7 p.m. | Red Caboose Park, 656 Colice Jeanne Rd.
- Features: Shop from local growers and vendors, purchase food truck fare, listen to live music, and enjoy the playground and other kid-friendly activities.
- Parking: Red Caboose Park parking lot
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Save this list of key dates, including the Bellevue Community Picnic (Saturday, May 20) and special event market (Saturday, Oct. 28).
Amqui Station Farmers Market | Sundays, April 30-Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 303 Madison St., Madison
- Features: This producer-only market boasts locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and related agricultural products.
- Parking: Amqui Station and Visitors Center lot
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Keep an eye on the 2023 special events calendar.
Goodlettsville Farmers Market | Thursdays, May 4-Oct. 5 | 3-7 p.m. | Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center, 705 Caldwell Dr.
- Features: Now in its sixth year, producers grow or make at least 75% of what they bring to the market. Expect an assortment of fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, plants, self care products, pet treats, ready-to-eat hot foods, and more.
- Parking: Lot and street parking
- Space: Outdoors
Nolensville Farmers Market | Saturdays, Year-round | Summer hours begin in May (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) | 7248 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville
- Features: Navigate fresh, local vendors across varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and crafts — plus, grab a bite to eat from food trucks. This market offers a Double SNAP Program and a partnership with the Nolensville Food Pantry called “Feed Your Neighbor.”
- Parking: Lot parking
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: This events calendar is handy — we’re eyeing the Food Truck Festival (May 19) and 9th Birthday Celebration (June 3).
