Consider these memphis markets where you can trade in your grocery-store produce for locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Our area offers many farmers markets across the city, with a variety days and times to fit your daily schedule.
Founded in 2022 by the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis, the Black Farmers Market is bringing healthy, nutritious local foods to a food desert. It is located right next to the Stax Museum, Memphis Rox, and Lemoyne Owen College in South Memphis in the parking lot of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (491 E McClemore), and operates between the hours of 3-6PM on Tuesdays from June to September.
The Cooper Young Farmers Market is one of the few farmers markets in this area that is open to the public year round, featuring an array of vendors including Dave’s Bagels, My Cup of Tea, Bluff City Fungi, Rhodes Farm, and more. It is located in Midtown, in the parking lot of First Congo (1000 S. Cooper), and operates between the hours of 8AM-1PM on Saturdays.
Memphis Farmers Market
The Memphis Farmers Market, located at 567 South Front Street, opens for the season Saturday, April 6th. You’ll find fresh produce, fish, homemade pasta and sauces, coffee, pastries and more at this city favorite.
They asks that, if possible, visitors use a cashless app for their method of payment. Many vendors will accept Venmo, Cash App, and Paypal.
jones orchard
Jones Orchard, a family-owned farm and market, is located in Millington, TN. Unlike other farmers markets, Jones Orchard has two locations (7170 Highway 51 N. and 6850 Singleton Pkwy.) where customers can purchase a variety of fresh produce and handmade products.
Between the two locations, the market sells a variety of fresh foods and goods like cantaloupe, squash, okra, watermelon, jams, relishes, and more. Each location offers different products, so make sure to check out their site before you go.
Jones Orchard products are also available for purchase at other markets, including Memphis, Cooper-Young Community, and Hernando farmers markets.
Bartlett Station farmers market
Beginning Saturday, May 20th, the Bartlett Station Farmers Market will be open to the public for the summer. Here, locals can purchase fresh produce, baked goods, and more from vendors like Donna’s Kettle Corn, Deer Creek Farms, Wake the Hell Up: Bartlett Coffee, and more.
The market will be located at The A. Keith Mcdonald Pavilion in Freeman Park (2629 Bartlett Blvd.) with operating hours from 8 AM-noon on Saturdays until late September.
agricenter farmers market
The Agricenter Farmers Market, located at Agricenter International (7777 Walnut Grove Road) will open in May for the spring and summer season. The mission of their market is to provide access to fresh produce and farm-raised products for their community. Past vendors have included Paradise Seafood, Peach World, Winchester Farms and Ly’s Homegrown Produce.
Certain vendors within the market accept senior vouchers, but EBT is not accepted.
Lightfoot farm - millington
Open on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9:00am-4:00pm. 7422 Ward Rd, Milington, TN 38053.
Lightfoot Farm Market is a haven for shoppers seeking the freshest local produce, meat and dairy products, delectable artisanal goods, and handcrafted treasures.
The South Memphis Farmers Market is located at 1440 Mississippi Blvd., and will be open to the public on Thursdays beginning in June and ending in September. Their mission is to rebuild the South Memphis community by providing healthy, fresh food at an affordable price. SMFF is in partnership with The Grocer, a year round grocery store within the farmers market. Here, guests are able to purchase milk, bread, eggs, cereal, canned and frozen goods, and more.
A few of SMFF vendors include Lockard Produce, Ripley Produce, Green Leaf Learning Farm, etc. The market accepts multiple payment options including cash, credit and debit cards, EBT, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers (SFMNP).
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The Collierville Farmers Market will be open starting May through September on Thursdays from 8AM-noon. It will be held in the parking lot of Christ United Methodist Church (454 W. Poplar Avenue). The market’s mission is to provide fresh produce, a sense of community, and a location for local farmers and producers to sell their products.
A few of the vendors include, but are not limited to: A New Life Herbs, Faith Farms, Nature’s Pup Bakery, and more.
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