Farmers' Market at the Garden

Serving the Memphis community in Tennessee, Farmers' Market at the Garden is where local agriculture meets neighborhood life — a gathering place for families, foodies, and farmers alike.

Market hours are Wed: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Apr 23 - Oct 29 · Weekly. Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

The vendors at Farmers' Market at the Garden offer Vegetables and Fruits, among other seasonal goods that rotate based on the time of year.

Farmers' Market at the Garden is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Farmers' Market at the Garden contributes to that network by giving Memphis-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Farmers' Market at the Garden is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Farmers' Market at the Garden on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Farmers' Market at the Garden is also worth noting. When you spend money at Farmers' Market at the Garden, most of that money stays within the Memphis area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Farmers' Market at the Garden reflects Memphis's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Farmers' Market at the Garden directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.