Local Farmer’s Markets

Middle Tennessee residents can choose from an abundant selection of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, and preserves at area farmer’s markets. With over 100 farmer’s markets state-wide, residents can enjoy the healthy goodness of farm-to-table fare. You can also venture out to an orchard or farm and “pick-it” yourself. Pick Your Own farms are listed on picktnproducts.org. Area farmer’s markets are typically open May to October, while a few are open year-round. Check hours before going at picktnproducts.org or on the markets’ social media or websites. Also note, most markets do not allow dogs. Fairview Farmer’s Market 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, Sat. 9 am - 12 pm

Hampshire Farmer’s Market

4063 Hampshire Pk., Hampshire, Tues. 3 pm - 7 pm

Hidden Gem Farmer’s Market

863 Old Military Rd., Spring Hill, Sat. 11 am - 2 pm

Nolensville Farmer’s Market

Summer market, Historic School, 7248 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, Sat. 8 am - 12 pm. Winter market, 7260 Nolensville Rd., Sat. 10 am - 1 pm

Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market

Downtown Mt. Pleasant, 1 Public Square, Third Thursday, 5 pm - 8 pm, July to Oct.

Thompson’s Station Farmer’s Market

Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pk., Thompson’s Station, Tues. 4 pm -7 pm. May - Oct. Holiday Market: Dec. 3, 10 am - 3 pm

Westhaven Farmer’s Market

Magli Green Park, 191 Front St., Franklin, Wed. 4 pm - 7 pm, May - Oct. Holiday Pop-Up, Every Wed. Nov. 20 - Dec. 21, 4 pm - 7 pm

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Culleoka Farmer’s Market

2410 Valley Creek Rd., Culleoka, Third Saturday, 9 am - 12 pm, April - Nov.

East Franklin Farmer’s Market

Liberty Park, 2080 Turning Wheel Lane, Franklin, Sat. 10 am - 2 pm through Dec.

Franklin Farmer’s Market

The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, Sat. 8 am - 1 pm, May – Oct. and 9 am – 12 pm, Nov. - April

Five Points Franklin Market 100 5th Ave. N., Franklin, Tues. 4 pm - 7 pm, May - Oct. Christmas Market: Every Tues. 4 pm - 7 pm, Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 42

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Plant Your Own Garden

Grow your own herbs, fruits, and vegetables with the help of the Williamson County or the Maury County Extension office. The staff of horticulturists offer assistance along with research-based information and publications about gardens, landscapes, and lawn care. Williamson County Extension offices are located at the Williamson County AgExpo Park Arena, 215 Long Lane, #200, Franklin. williamson.tennessee. edu., and in Maury County, 10 Public Sq., 2nd floor, Columbia. maury.tennessee.edu.

Summer Season

May-November Saturdays 8 AM to Noon 7248 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville

winter Season

December-April Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM 7260 Nolensville Road, Nolensville

nolensvillefarmersmarket.com

Summer Season

May-October Tuesdays 4 to 7 PM 4683 Columbia Pk., Thompson ' s Station

holiday market

December 3 10 AM to 3 PM 4683 Columbia Pk., Thompson ' s Station

tsfarmersmarket.org

Summer Season

May-October Wednesdays 4 to 7 PM 191 Front St. Franklin

holiday pop-up

November 20, December 7, 14 & 21 Wednesdays 4 to 7 PM 191 Front St. Franklin

Westhavenfarmersmarket.com

TAKE A DRIVE ON NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

Natchez Trace Parkway is a national scenic trail that travels 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee and is managed by the National Park Service. This scenic drive follows the route once traveled by tradesmen and Native Americans. The Trace passes through Williamson County in Franklin (Birdsong Hollow and Hwy. 96) where the double arched bridge is an iconic part of this roadway. Natchez Trace State Park is located about 90 miles southwest of the arched bridge off I-40. The park offers 23 miles of hiking trails from an easy 1-mile nature walk to a 14-mile trail. Park amenities include a museum, picnic facilities, camping, horseback riding, mountain bike trails, cabins, a lodge, restaurant, and boating on Pin Oak Lake. Find out how you can explore wildlife, nature, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and camping throughout the Trace’s 52,000 acres at nps.gov/natcheztrace.

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