Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Local Farmers' Markets

Looking for some fresh bread, herbs, fruit and/or vegetables? Looking for fresh flowers, jewelry, aprons or other small gifts. Check out the local farmers' markets in the Knoxville, TN area.

The Market Square Farmers Market
May 17 - November 19
Wednesday's: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Saturday's: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Farmers Market in Market Square in downtown Knoxville located between Wall Avenue and Union Street offers a wonderful variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, honey, etc. It sits in market square making it a fun outing for individuals, couples, or families. In addition, several restaurants are open for lunch, so after shopping, enjoy a meal at one of the Market Square eateries. Here detailed information regarding the market: http://knoxvillemarketsquare.com/farmersmarket/

Dixie Lee Farmers Market
Saturday's: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Dixie Lee Farmers Market while smaller than the Market Square farmers market offers wonderfully fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Locals can stop by this farmers maker in the Renaissance business complex in Farragut at 12740 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. In addition, Seasons Cafe and Webster's Deli sometimes open to serve brunch or sell pastries to market goer's. It is a welcoming, friendly environment for foodies. Check it out at: www.dixieleefarmersmarket.com

P.S. This blogger bought the best looking, best tasting bulb of garlic at the Dixie Lee Farmers Market along with some other great vegetables. Can't wait to go back and stock up on tomatoes, basil, garlic and maybe make some bruschetta!

Knoxville Farmers Market @ Kingston Pike
April 21 - November 24
Tuesday's & Friday's: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
This farmers market is located at 3457 Kingston Pike at Cherokee Blvd., Knoxville. We have to give it a try and let you know more about it soon.

New Harvest Park Farmers Market
April - November
Thursday's: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The address is 4700 New Harvest Park Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37918. We have to give it a try and let you know more about it soon.

New Harvest Park Farmers Market
May 18 - October 26
Wednesday's: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

This farmers market is located at 2506 Jacob Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4561. Check out their web site at: http://www.vegetables.tennessee.edu/


This list only scratches the surfaces of farmers markets in the east Tennessee area. Visit this link lists Farmers' Markets for a detailed listing of area farmers markets: http://agriculture.state.tn.us/Marketing.asp?QSTRING=MKT

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