Food is our lifeline and being able to know where, how and who is growing your food can be a game-changer for your life and health. We have gathered a list of Black-owned farmers and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture aka you buy in to receiving locally grown foods with others at affordable pricing) in and around Nashville. You may not have a green thumb so let our list help you out.
Brooklyn Heights Community Garden
North Nashville
Located in the heart of Nashville, Brooklyn Heights Community Garden cultivates healthy community through growing food, intergenerational learning and creative play. Their “Fresh FoodShare” is a unique, free CSA program open to the community in partnership with Second Harvest. Twice a month, households will receive a bundle of whatever is ripe and ready in our garden. Sign up is free for residents residing in 37207 (between Liberia St and Baptist World Ctr Dr (east-west) & Trinity Ln and Seminary St (north-south).
Specialty: Fresh produce, Community CSA
Brown Bass Farm
Palymyra, TN
Located right outside of Nashville near Clarksville, TN, Brown Bass Farm focuses on poultry and eggs.
Specialty: Poultry and Eggs
Butler Farms
Murfreesboro, TN
Butler Farms is a 5th generation family farm located in Murfreesboro, TN. Started by emancipated slaves and expanded and contracted under future generations. They produce quality, grass fed, healthy Angus beef.
Specialty: Grass fed Angus Beef
Plano Produce
Alvaton, KY / Nashville Farmers Market
Plano Produce is led by Thomas Brand on his farm in KY, but Nashvillians can get all of his fresh vegetables at the Nashville Farmer’s Market. From greens, beans, spinach and so much more.
Specialty: Big night Italian Pilsner, Turn on the Lights
The Green House Market
Madison, TN
A locally sourced daily fresh market with vegetables, fruit organic wellness products, and the warmth of community.
Specialty: Vegetables, fruit, local honey and jams
Zysis Garden
Nashville, TN
Zysis Garden is a farm that grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, cut and edible flowers, houseplants, a concierge service that teaches you how to grow your own food plus much more. They have a great CSA Program that runs May-December for $50 a month, with once a month delivery. Learn more HERE.
Specialty: Vegetables and Herbs
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