Ooltewah Farmers Market

For Ooltewah residents looking to eat locally and support Tennessee agriculture, Ooltewah Farmers Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Operating Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Apr 2 - Oct 31; Thu: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, Nov 5 - Mar 31 · Weekly, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Local growers and makers at Ooltewah Farmers Market bring Vegetables and Fruits to market each week. Selection peaks during the height of the local growing season.

Farmers markets like Ooltewah Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Ooltewah Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Ooltewah residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Ooltewah Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Ooltewah Farmers Market draws shoppers from across the Ooltewah area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

Ooltewah Farmers Market plays an important role in the Ooltewah community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Contact Ooltewah Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.