Nobody knows where the apostrophe goes, so let’s just shorten Farmers Market to Farm Market. Problem solved.

Here’s what Downtown Knoxville says about what’s arguably the biggest and best Farm Market:

Enjoy a beautiful day at Nourish Knoxville’s Market Square Farmers Market in the heart of Downtown Knoxville.

Everything at this open-air market is grown locally or made by a vendor in East Tennessee. Produce and products vary season-to-season and include vegetables, fruit, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meats, breads, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts and more. Plus enjoy restaurants, coffee shops and shopping for a full day Downtown!

Open Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May-October. Rain or shine.

Linking farm markets to master gardeners

Knox County Master Gardeners (KCMG) is a group eager to share information about plants and veggies. This is the schedule at area farm markets:

  • Dixie Lee Farm Market, Saturday mornings through October, Renaissance, 12748 Kingston Pike, Farragut
  • Ebenezer Road Farm Market, Wednesday mornings through November, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Rd., Knoxville

For more information on events or to sign up for free event alerts, go here.

KCMG, a Tennessee non-profit 501(c)(3), is a joint program of the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Services.

Tennessee’s Century Farms: Enduring Agricultural Legacy

State agricultural leaders met in June to mark the launch of Dr. Carroll Van West’s new book, Tennessee’s Frontier Century Farms: An Enduring Legacy of Family, Farming, and Community.

Carroll Van West and Andy Holt

Century Farms have remained in continuous agricultural operation and family ownership for 100 or more years. Established in 1975 during the nation’s Bicentennial celebration, the TN Century Farms Program now includes more than 2,300 farms representing all 95 Tennessee counties. The program recognizes the importance of preserving Tennessee’s agricultural heritage and the role farm families play in sustaining rural communities and the state’s economy.

Ag Commissioner Andy Holt reminded all that agriculture is Tennessee’s top industry.

Dr. Carroll Van West is professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University. His newest book highlights the enduring legacy of Tennessee farm families and the communities they have shaped across the state. Prices on Amazon ranged from $150 to $12.71.

Notes & Quotes

Blackberry Festival, sponsored by Powell Presbyterian Church, will be Saturday, June 27, 9-2 with a 5K race, a kids’ zone, food trucks, live music (noon till 2), vendors and more. Parking available at Powell Middle and Powell High schools with shuttle service to the festival. Details here.

Volunteer at Norris Dam State Park, Sunday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. Come help pull weeds from the planter median and ready it for some native shrubs and flowers. Bring your garden gloves and we’ll provide all the other tools. Register online. Info: 865-426-7461.

Pistol Creek Social Ride: 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, Brimer Steel, Alcoa. Join Pistol Creek Pedalers for our Tuesday social rides, 10 to 15 miles at a casual pace, less than 10 MPH average. Meet at 555 Springbrook Rd. Check Facebook for updates.

Red, White & Blue Bash: Clear Springs Baptist Church, 7350 Tazewell Pike, Gibbs, Friday, July 3. This free community event will feature food trucks, inflatables, games, contests, fellowship and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night. Bring your friends and your lawn chairs. Details here.

Outdoor Knoxville for running, rafting and things that start with other letters is free online at Legacy Parks Foundation here.

Karns Community Fair will be Saturday, July 18, at Karns High School, 2710 Byington Solway Rd., Knoxville. Carnival Midway – 10-5 p.m. with Pendleton’s playground, rides, slides, games and classic carnival foods; Inside Vendors – 10-4 p.m. Details here.

Quote: One must stop conducting research before one has finished. Otherwise, one will never stop and never finish. Barbara Tuchman, historian

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