Farmer's Market at Renaissance Office Park

[Pamela Treacy]

Last week, I was talking with my friend, Cindy, and we both said how much we would love to have a Farmer's Market close by. Then I Sunday in the KNS, I saw that starting on June 7 through October 11, we will have one!! It will be at 12740 Kingston Pike on Saturdays from 9 to 12. The contact number and website are:

816-3023
www.dixieleefarmersmarket.com

See you at the market!!!

[Dee Pierce]

Just thought I would mention that the opening date of the "one and only" Farragut farmer's market is apparently next Saturday, the 14th rather than the 7th. At least that's what those who showed up today at the Renaissance Center, looking for the market, were told.

When we first moved here, I couldn't believe that there was nowhere in Farragut to get locally-grown fruits and vegetables. I can't wait for this marketing service to get rolling...

[Pamela Treacy]

Did anyone get to go to the first one?

[Dee Pierce]

I've been out of town but plan to go, this Saturday! So, has anyone else already checked it out?

Thanks,

Dee

[Pamela Treacy]

I heard that tons of cars were there. I am curious what kind of stuff they had.

[Pamela Treacy]

I finally got to visit the market. I loved that Seasons was open serving breakfast. I was surprised some of the small retail stores didn't take advantage of the traffic. I would have stopped in the eyeglass store if it was open. I did buy some ground lamb. I made some eastern style burgers for dinner.

I talked to the organizer and suggested a flower stand would be nice. He said they have someone but they come every other week. I would also love to see herbs both fresh and high quality dried. He did explaing the focus is on fresh produce and meat -- no crafts which I like. I could see it easily becoming a craft fair if they let it, but I would like some natural products there like homemade soaps.

Any other ideas to share with the organizers out there?

[Lynda C. Williams]

Finally got to wander around at the Farmer's Market this morning and it was a nice change of pace. Grabbed some coffee and a quick bite from Webster's (they also offer an omelet station), sampled various types of tomatoes, bought homemade bread, corn on the cob, delicious cantalope, and even some beautiful pottery. We definitely need to get out and support these growers who set up their stands at Renaissance Center.

[Pamela Treacy]

Suprised to hear that had pottery for sale. I was told they were going to hold off on crafters, even though I would say a few would add to the mix.

[Mark Misner]

Looks like to me the Farragut area is seriously deprived of fresh vegetables and produce. My hope is someone will recognize this fact and have the expertise needed to open a business. I say that because of the flock of people I saw at the farmers market this weekend.

[Pamela Treacy]

For year's there was a farm stand store where the new Shrimp Dock is today. It never looked real busy.

I love the farmer's market. These types of markets are getting the attention of the chains. Food City and Ingles are increase the amount of local produce they purchase. One, because consumers seem to like it. Two it reduces transporation costs of getting food to market.