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10 Best Farmers Markets in Nashville

Nashville farmers markets range from broad grocery-focused markets to seasonal farmstands and evening community gatherings. Compare them by products, schedules, and the kind of outing each one supports.

How this list is ordered

The order here is based on merit: a business that focuses on this work and has a solid reputation ranks above one that only offers it on the side.

A few businesses pay to stand out, always after passing our editorial review and with a label that says so.

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Full Comparison of 10 Farmers Markets in Nashville

Richland Park Farmers Market, Nashville#1
Why it stands out
  • Broad mix of farm, food and craft vendors

  • Operates Saturdays year-round with seasonal hours

Richland Park Farmers Market

4.8264 reviews
4711 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, United States
Best suited to
Shopping for local seasonal food and handmade goodsBreakfast or lunch alongside market shopping

Richland Park Farmers Market brings together farm vendors and food stands in Richland Park. Shoppers can find seasonal produce, meats, breads, baked goods, flowers, honey, milk, soaps and handcrafted goods, along with breakfast and lunch options in a pet-friendly open-field setting.

S. E. Daugherty and Sons Farmstand, Nashville#2
Why it stands out
  • Offers hands-on field picking that changes with the growing season

  • Combines a farmstand with seasonal crops, pumpkins and Christmas trees

S. E. Daugherty and Sons Farmstand

4.8130 reviews
8250 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221, United States
Best suited to
Visitors seeking seasonal pick-your-own flowers or produceGardeners shopping for plants, pottery and farmstand goods

S. E. Daugherty and Sons Farmstand is a Nashville-area farmers’ market and farmstand offering seasonal produce, nursery plants, garden pottery, pumpkins and Christmas trees. The farm also invites visitors into the fields for seasonal picking, including tulips, strawberries, zinnias and sunflowers. It suits families, gardeners and visitors planning an outing around changing crops and seasonal goods.

Franklin Farmers Market, Nashville#3
Why it stands out
  • Vendors span produce, meat, dairy, flowers and prepared foods

  • Food trucks and live music add to the market experience

Franklin Farmers Market

4.7642 reviews
120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN 37069, United States
Best suited to
Shopping for fresh groceries and local goodsA market visit combined with food and live music

Franklin Farmers Market is a large outdoor market with fresh produce, local meat, dairy, flowers and prepared foods. It suits shoppers looking for a broad mix of groceries and local goods, as well as visitors who enjoy food trucks and live music while browsing vendors. Offerings also include baked goods, plant-based choices and specialty products.

The Produce Place, Nashville#4
Why it stands out
  • Combines produce with baked goods, bulk foods, prepared foods, and a water-refilling station

  • Carries products described as arriving directly from local farmers

The Produce Place

4.7256 reviews
4000 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, United States
Best suited to
Shoppers seeking local, seasonal, or organic groceriesCustomers looking for bulk goods, prepared foods, and specialty market items

The Produce Place is a Nashville produce market with local and seasonal produce, organic foods, baked goods, prepared foods, bulk nuts, grains and herbs, local honey, flowers, and a water-dispensing station for drinking-water jugs. The market also carries items such as non-homogenized milk, fresh bread, handmade pies, and boiled peanuts.

Old Hickory Village Farmers Market, Nashville#5
Why it stands out
  • Programming can include live music, children’s activities and goats

  • Food trucks and vendors vary from week to week

Old Hickory Village Farmers Market

4.855 reviews
1105 Hadley Ave, Old Hickory, TN 37138, United States
Best suited to
Families seeking a casual market with food and activitiesShoppers looking for local produce, crafts and homemade goods

Old Hickory Village Farmers Market is a small Tuesday-evening farmers market in Old Hickory. It brings together produce vendors, food trucks, shaved ice, artisan and craft booths, honey, caramels and homemade goods, with occasional live music, children’s activities and goats. The market suits families and neighbors looking for a casual local gathering.

12 South Farmers Market, Nashville#6
Why it stands out
  • A diverse mix of local farmers, artisans, food trucks, and food vendors

  • Live music accompanies the weekly market

12 South Farmers Market

4.848 reviews
3000 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37212, United States
Best suited to
Shoppers seeking local produce, meat, flowers, honey, and handmade goodsFamilies looking for a weekly community outingVisitors wanting food trucks and live music alongside market vendors

12 South Farmers Market brings local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and food trucks together at Sevier Park. The weekly market is suited to shoppers looking for local produce, meat, flowers, honey, and other goods, as well as visitors who want a relaxed community outing. Live music adds an entertainment element, while the vendor-centered format keeps browsing and food at the heart of the visit.

Nolensville Farmer's Market, Nashville#7
Why it stands out
  • Brings farm vendors, food trucks, specialty bakers, and tamale sellers together

Nolensville Farmer's Market

4.6285 reviews
7248 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN 37135, United States
Best suited to
Saturday shoppers seeking local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods

Nolensville Farmer's Market is a Saturday farmers’ market south of Nashville, held in the Historic Nolensville School. Its vendors offer local produce, meats, eggs, breads, desserts, tamales, drinks, coffee, food trucks, and specialty baked goods, including gluten-free and grain-free options. The market suits shoppers looking for a compact mix of farm products and prepared foods.

Smyrna Depot Farmers Market, Nashville#8
Why it stands out
  • Combines farm products, crafts, prepared food and a bookshop booth

  • Features live music during market season

Smyrna Depot Farmers Market

4.772 reviews
115 Front St, Smyrna, TN 37167, United States
Best suited to
Shoppers seeking local produce, baked goods and handmade goodsVisitors looking for a farmers market with food trucks and live music

Smyrna Depot Farmers Market brings together local farmers, craft vendors, baked goods, flowers, food trucks and live music in Smyrna. Shoppers can find produce, jams and jellies, pickles, handmade items and other local offerings. Saturday programming includes live music during market season, making it a food-and-community outing as well as a place to shop.

Nashville Farmers' Market#9
Why it stands out
  • The market combines daily indoor offerings with Thursday-to-Sunday outdoor vendors

  • Classes and chef demonstrations add activities beyond shopping

Nashville Farmers' Market

4.58,741 reviews
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, United States
Best suited to
Shoppers seeking local produce and farm-sourced foodsVisitors combining food, crafts and browsing in one stopPeople looking for indoor food vendors and weekend outdoor vendors

Nashville Farmers’ Market is a lively daily market featuring local foods, produce, crafts, classes and chef demonstrations. Its indoor complex includes food vendors, shops and specialty offerings, while outdoor vendors operate Thursday through Sunday. Visitors can browse farm-sourced meat, breads, honey, plants, flowers, gifts and handmade goods, then stop for lunch or a drink in the food court.

HIP Donelson Farmers Market, Nashville#10
Why it stands out
  • Brings farmers, food vendors and makers together in one weekly market

  • Includes community entertainment such as live harp music

HIP Donelson Farmers Market

4.697 reviews
2705 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Best suited to
Fresh seasonal produce and local productsFriday evening community outingsVisitors seeking food trucks, baked goods and handmade items

HIP Donelson Farmers Market is a Friday evening community market in Nashville, running from May through October with seasonal fall hours. Local vendors sell fresh produce, baked goods, honey, soaps, prepared foods, arts and crafts, and other products. Food trucks, live music and a green gathering area make it as much a neighborhood event as a shopping stop.

A summary of the options

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest suited to
#1Richland Park Farmers Market 4.8264Shopping for local seasonal food and handmade goods
#2S. E. Daugherty and Sons Farmstand 4.8130Visitors seeking seasonal pick-your-own flowers or produce
#3Franklin Farmers Market 4.7642Shopping for fresh groceries and local goods
#4The Produce Place 4.7256Shoppers seeking local, seasonal, or organic groceries
#5Old Hickory Village Farmers Market 4.855Families seeking a casual market with food and activities
#612 South Farmers Market 4.848Shoppers seeking local produce, meat, flowers, honey, and handmade goods
#7Nolensville Farmer's Market 4.6285Saturday shoppers seeking local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods
#8Smyrna Depot Farmers Market 4.772Shoppers seeking local produce, baked goods and handmade goods
#9Nashville Farmers' Market 4.58,741Shoppers seeking local produce and farm-sourced foods
#10HIP Donelson Farmers Market 4.697Fresh seasonal produce and local products

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Compare farmers markets across the Nashville area

The geographic comparison places Nashville choices alongside options in Franklin, Nolensville, and Smyrna. Use it to weigh location and market format without assuming that every seasonal activity or vendor appears at every visit.

What you can shop for at Nashville farmers markets

  • Fresh grocery shoppingCompare produce, meat, dairy, eggs, breads, flowers, honey, and other farm-sourced foods.
  • Prepared food and drinksSeveral markets add food trucks, breakfast, lunch, baked goods, coffee, or drinks.
  • Crafts and specialty goodsSome vendors offer soaps, handmade items, plants, pottery, gifts, tamales, jams, and pickles.
  • Seasonal farm experiencesS. E. Daugherty and Sons Farmstand adds seasonal picking, pumpkins, Christmas trees, nursery plants, and garden goods.
  • Music and community outingsFood, live music, children’s activities, and gathering areas make selected markets suited to longer visits.
  • Indoor and recurring shoppingNashville Farmers’ Market combines daily indoor offerings with outdoor vendors Thursday through Sunday.

How to choose the right market for your trip

  1. Start with your shopping listChoose a broad grocery market for several categories, or a smaller market for a compact mix of farm products and prepared foods.
  2. Match the schedule to your dayCompare daily, Saturday, Tuesday evening, and Friday evening options, remembering that some operate seasonally.
  3. Decide whether activities matterFood trucks and music suit a social visit, while field picking is better for a hands-on seasonal outing.
  4. Plan around seasonal availabilityPicking crops and some programming change with the season, so confirm the experience you want.
  5. Account for practical tradeoffsThe supplied information notes possible congestion, early sellouts, higher prices at some options, and a noon closing at Nolensville.

Your questions answered

Which market offers the broadest mix of shopping and activities?

Nashville Farmers’ Market combines local foods, produce, crafts, classes, chef demonstrations, indoor vendors, shops, and outdoor vendors from Thursday through Sunday.

Where can I combine shopping with live music?

Franklin, HIP Donelson, Smyrna Depot, and 12 South Farmers Markets are described with live music, though programming can vary.

Which option is best for pick-your-own flowers or produce?

S. E. Daugherty and Sons Farmstand offers seasonal field picking, including tulips, strawberries, zinnias, and sunflowers.

Are any markets open in the evening?

HIP Donelson is described as a Friday evening market from May through October, while Old Hickory Village operates Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

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