Market Square Farmers' Market

Market Square Farmers' Market gives Knoxville residents a direct connection to the farms and producers of Tennessee, with fresh goods available each market day.

The market operates on a schedule of Wednesdays & Saturdays, May - October. Arriving in the first hour typically means the best selection.

Shopping at a farmers market like Market Square Farmers' Market is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Market Square Farmers' Market are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Market Square Farmers' Market carries what Knoxville-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Every vendor at Market Square Farmers' Market is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.

For Knoxville residents, Market Square Farmers' Market is more than a market — it is a weekly gathering that supports local livelihoods and builds food security in the neighborhood.

EBT cardholders are welcome at Market Square Farmers' Market. Accepting SNAP benefits is part of this market's commitment to serving all members of the community.