By ZACH HARMUTH
As fall begins, some farmers markets will close down for the fall and winter months.
Tuesday, Sept 27th is the last day of the Berry Farms Farmers Market. The summer market operated every Tuesday since May 3 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. in the Berry Farms Town Center at the intersection of Lewisburg Pike and Goose Creek Bypass. It will shut down for the season but others in the county will remain open.
Some of the other markets around the county will stay open another month or so, and of course others are year-round.
Other county farmer’s markets that are still operating include:
Franklin Farmers Market
Location: The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road
Last day: year-round
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday
The Franklin Farmers Market (FFM) began in 2002 when eight farmers came together to create the the 501(c)(5) non-profit agricultural organization with the mission to keep Tennessee’s beautiful farmlands green and growing. The FFM provides a connection between farmers and the public to create a partnership that assures a more sustainable future for everyone.
With a large base of loyal customers, the Franklin Farmers Market has grown from a summer-only marketplace to a year-round operation and the number of farms participating in the market each year has increased from 8 to over 70 farms.
Nolensville Farmers Market
Location: 7248 Nolensville Road, at the Historic School of Nolensville.
Last day: Oct. 29
Hours: 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. every Saturday
The Nolensville Farmers Market, in its third year, is the brainchild of Dr. Miro Bandalo and several of his patients that were interested in having more local, natural products closer to home. After talking about it for months (and prescribing fresh food diets to his patients) he started to recruit volunteers to help make his dream a reality. After some arm twisting, both figuratively and literally, he was able to put together the founding board of directors.
Thompson’s Station Farmers Market
Location: “The Barn” at Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike
Last day: Oct. 12
Hours: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. every Wednesday
In addition to the fresh produce, jams and jellies, jewelry, crafts and more that local farmers and artisans offer at the farmers market, it features interactive demos and a flower boutique.
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