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Nashville’s Oldest Neighborhood Farmers Market Set to Open

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

The East Nashville market, Nashville’s oldest neighborhood farmers market, located at 210 S 10th street is having it’s 4th season grand opening on May 11th.

This year the market will become the first Nashville market to accept SNAP/food stamps, working with Community Food Advocates to bring healthy food to the community surrounding the market.

The Market grand re-opening is May 11th and will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with councilman Mike Jameson and top chefs who shop the market: Tandy Wilson from City House, Jeremy Barlow from Tayst, Jen Franzen from Flyte and Laura Wilson from Turnip Truck. Live music by Summertown and Loving Touch petting zoo will entertain adults and children!

The market runs every Wednesday from 3:30-6:30 beginning on May 11 and going until to the end of October. We are a community market supporting local businesses and producers. We have organic farmers, local cheese, milk, bread, honey, fruit and vegetables as well as local artisan businesses with a total of over 30 vendors! Join us every Wednesday beginning May 11 for a true community farmers market!

For more info, contact Market Manager Amy Delvin, 615-445-9354.