Woodbine Farmer’s Market

If you didn’t already know, the new Woodbine Farmer’s Market at the Coleman Park Community Center (384 Thompson Lane at the corner of Nolensville Road), could easily become one of the biggest and best markets in Nashville.  Sure, they have your typical produce items that we all expect, but they also carry locally grown and farm-raised meats, artisanal breads, goat cheese, milk, coffee, dog treats and desserts, among other things.

They even have a playground there for the kids and they’re talking about bringing in live music and possibly yoga and dance classes.  Sweet!  Woodbine Farmer’s Market is open on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 7:00  p.m. and continues through Oct. 26.

Woodbine is not far at all from Stewarts Ferry.  Here are directions…

1. Start out going NORTH on STEWARTS FERRY PIKE toward LEBANON PIKE/US-70/TN-24. (0.0 mi)
2. Turn LEFT onto LEBANON PIKE/US-70/TN-24. (1.9 mi)
3. Merge onto TN-155 S. (6.7 mi)
4. 384 THOMPSON LN is on the RIGHT.

(Photo Credit: Woodbine Farmer’s Market)

Farmers’ Markets in Nashville

Hey all out there in Stewarts Ferry Land!  I just saw this great article about local farmer’s markets.  I’ve blogged before about the importance of sustainable living and eating local produce. This article gives further details about which are the best markets to go to in the area.

It’s often remarked that a great library makes a great city, but you could make the same case for farmers’ markets. Every stall stacked with heirloom tomatoes or wedges of artisan cheese is bountiful proof of a metropolis committed to sustainable living. With three recent additions beyond the original Nashville Farmers’ Market (open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and the East Nashville Farmers’ Market (3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October at 210 S. 10th St.), Nashville can now boast five farmers’ markets in town teeming with fresh, organic, seasonal and specialty goods.

If you’re interested in learning more, check it out in the Nashville Scene.

In-Season Produce: Markets near Stewarts Ferry

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today’s global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable.

Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental damage caused by shipping foods across the country – and in some cases – the world. Not only does your food dollar go directly to the farmers, but you’re able to enjoy the health benefits of eating fresh, better tasting, unprocessed produce. According to the National Resources Defense Council, in-season foods for the state of Tennessee (and surrouning areas) include:

Asparagus Collards Gourds Greens Herbs Honey Indian Corn Mushrooms Blueberries (Georgia) Broccoli (Michigan, North Carolina) Cabbage* (Alabama, Georgia, Michigan) Carrots (Georgia) Green Peas (Missouri) Leafy greens (North Carolina) Lettuce (Missouri)

Peanuts (North Carolina) Pecans* (Alabama) Scallions (Missouri) Snap Beans (Georgia) Spinach (Missouri, Virginia) Squash* (Alabama) Strawberries (Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina) Sweet Potatoes * (Alabama, North Carolina) Vidalia Onions (Georgia) Yellow Squash (Georgia) Zucchini (Georgia)

Here is a short list of markets that sell fresh locally grown foods near the Stewarts Ferry area. If you can suggest any other markets, leave a comment and let the community know!

Markets near Stewarts Ferry