Johnson City Farmers Market and Other Farmers Markets in Northeast Tennessee

Dena E. Bolton
Johnson City Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Johnson City Farmers Market
Johnson City, TN 37601
United States of America
Farmers Markets are great for finding locally-grown produce at a fraction of the price found in grocery stores. They are also wonderful places to find all kinds of plants -- perennials, annuals, herbs. You will save a lot of money, because you are not having to pay a "middle man" or transportation costs. The food and plants are grown locally, after all. Usually such locally-grown food also tastes better, since the farmers have not bred all of the flavor out in an effort to increase yields and to create produce that will transport well across the country.

In 2010, the Johnson City Farmers Market will, of course, have a large number of vendors providing area residents with fresh produce, herbs, and plants for their garden. In addition, residents will be able to find homemade baked goods, jams, jellies, and dairy products. Local craftspeople will also have some of their creations for sale. Also, the Johnson City Farmers Market will have Chefs at the Market from July through October. One Saturday each month, a local restaurant will be offering samples, recipes, and showing how the produce at the market is used in their restaurants and how you can use your finds at the market in your own home.

Spend some time shopping your local Farmers Market. You will come away with some great food for the table, plants for your garden, and the satisfaction that you are helping to support the small farmer and your community. In Northeast Tennessee, visit these Farmers Markets:

Tri-Cities F.A.R.M. Johnson City Market
South Roan Street & State of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37617
Contact: Don Dennis
(423) 257-8745
OPEN-AIR/SEASONAL
May-October
Wednesday-Saturday
Chefs at the Market one week each month July-October

Tri-Cities F.A.R.M. Kingsport Market
Broad Street & Market Street
Kingsport, TN
Contact: Ken Edward
(423) 323-9641
OPEN-AIR/SEASONAL
May-October
Wednesday & Saturday

Tri-Cities F.A.R.M. Bristol Market
Bristol, TN
Contact: Ken Edward
(423) 323-9641
OPEN-AIR/SEASONAL
May-October
Tuesday & Saturday

Downtown Greenville Farmers Market
Near Walters State Community College
Greenville, TN 37745
Contact: Sally Causey/Chris Rosman
(423) 636-8171
OPEN AIR/SEASONAL

Rogersville Farmers Market
850 West Main Street
Rogersville, TN 37857
Contact: Thomas Bundy
(423) 272-7241
OPEN-AIR/SEASONAL
Tuesday & Thursday

Published by Dena E. Bolton

Dena is a freelance writer and publishes extensively online with articles appearing periodically in local print publications. As a gardener for over 40 years and a TN Master Gardener, she enjoys sharing gar...  View profile

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  • Michele Starkey3/6/2010

    I am also a fan of our local farmers markets. I cannot wait to see them! Cheers

  • Barbara Raskauskas3/5/2010

    I love farmers' markets and am looking forward to ours opening again this year. Their fruit and vegetables are larger and cheaper than what is available in grocery stores.

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