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17 farmers markets to find fresh food in Nashville
Cartons filled with strawberries in front of boxes reading "Fancy Flavor Best Strawberries" on a table at the Nashville Farmers Market.
This could be your view at the Nashville Farmers Market’s Strawberry Jubilee. | Photo by NASHtoday
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 know just how much revenue farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US? Test your knowledge with this survey.
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Events

Today, April 21
  • Fridays by the River | Friday, April 21| 3-8 p.m. | Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion, 1801 Davidson St. | Free | This pop-up beer garden with food trucks and live music benefits Friends of Shelby.
  • Rites of Spring | Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22 | 5 p.m. | Vanderbilt University Alumni Lawn, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl. | $50 | This year’s lineup features performances by Ferg, Dayglow, Sean Kingston, and more.
Saturday, April 22
  • Main Street Festival | Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Main Street, Downtown Franklin | Free | Expect arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, food and drink + fun for the entire family.
  • Boutique Fair | Saturday, April 22 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | There will be local vendors, live music, and Brazilian food.
  • Smashville Open House | Saturday, April 22 | 2-5 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | Free | Join the Preds for your first chance at securing your seat location for the 2023-2024 season + take exclusive tours, paint the ice, enjoy discounted concessions, and more.
Sunday, April 23
  • Creative Zone: Cool Cars and Drivable Designs | Sunday, April 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Explore the vehicles on view in the museum galleries before creating your own design.
  • Earth Day Plant Potting Workshop | Sunday, April 23 | 5 p.m. | Paddywax Candle Bar, 2934 Sidco Dr. | $60 | Learn tips and tricks about plant care at this houseplant 101 workshop — tickets include a plant, a vessel, and a custom-poured candle.
Monday, April 24
Tuesday, April 25
  • Nashville Sounds vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Tuesday, April 25-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Watch the Sounds take on the Storm Chasers for a six-game series.
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News Notes

Announced
  • Brad Paisley is set to headline “Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th.” The War And Treaty, singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim, and rising country artist Tiera Kennedy will join him. The free downtown event features a fireworks show synchronized to live music from the Nashville Symphony and a family fun zone.
  • The spring lineup for Centennial Park’s Musicians Corner is here. The free, five-week concert series begins Friday, May 19 with the Seratones, Alanna Royale, Lilly Hart, and Harry Keyworth. Concerts run each Friday (5-9 p.m.) and Saturday (12-6 p.m.) through Saturday, June 17.
Festival
  • Bookmark this date. The annual Southern Festival of Books returns to Nashville at a new location — Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library. The festival welcomes ~150 authors Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22 for panel sessions, discussions, and readings.
Travel
  • Avelo Airlines is expanding service at Nashville International Airport by adding exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport — which is a short drive to Philadelphia. Service begins on Thursday, June 22, operating twice-weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. One-way fares start at $39.
Community
  • No need for the rain, rain to go away. Alongside Nashville Metro Water Services and Cumberland River Compact, the NPL Richland Park branch is solving flooded walkways and pooled water in the park with a new rain garden. Want to help? Sign-up to volunteer on Saturday, May 13.
Try This
  • Free movies alert. The Nashville Film Festival, Nashville Downtown Partnership, and Church Street Park have teamed up to offer five nights of outdoor screenings this summer, beginning with “Grease” on Saturday, April 22 (8-10 p.m.). See the lineup.
Legacy
  • A plaque unveiled this week on the side of Mt. Juliet’s new mixed-use center, Charlie’s Place, honors late singer Charlie Daniels. A mural painted by Michael Cooper sporting Daniels’ portrait, fiddles, and an American flag also adorns the side of the building. (The Tennessean)
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Holiday
  • Demain, c’est le Jour de la Terre. Cet événement mondial a été fondé en 1970 par un sénateur des États-Unis qui avait été témoin d’une terrible marée noire. Le Jour de la Terre est désormais célébré par plus d’un milliard de personnes dans 193 pays autour du globe. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
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Arts

✍️ Shall we compare thee to a poet?

Read the winning poem in our 2023 poetry contest
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Drumroll, please. | Graphic by 6AM City
This April, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged you, our readers, to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

Turns out, you’re all poets and we didn’t even know it. We were beyond thrilled to read the original, creative, and awe-inspiring poems Nashvillians created from our newsletter copy. Check out the poems with the button below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.
  • “Goose On The Loose” by Juliana Claire S.
  • “Welcome to Nashville” by Suzanne H.
  • “Calling All Readers” by Camille T.
Read their poems
Asked

Which poem should we crown the winner?
A. “Goose On The Loose” by Juliana Claire S.
B. “Welcome to Nashville” by Suzanne H.
C. “Calling All Readers” by Camille T.
Cast your vote
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Holiday, translated: Tomorrow is Earth Day. The global holiday dates back to 1970, when it was spearheaded by a US senator who witnessed an oil spill first hand. Now, it’s observed by 1+ billion people across 193 countries. Brush up on your French skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 55% off exclusively for NASHtoday readers).*

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