Farmers Markets are as old as civilization. They can be traced back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia. Farmers and artisans used them to sell their wares and produce along the Nile River to travelers passing through, according to Frisco Fresh Market. They began in North America in the 1600s. with European colonization. Since the 1990s, they have become especially popular.
The nature of farmers markets changed beginning in the middle of the twentieth century, mainly because of urbanization. Moving from produce and reseller markets to farm producer-only markets, they have only continued to grow with the farm-to-table movement.
What makes farmers markets special is that goods are fresh and seasonal. What is found in the market stalls in the spring are often different from the fall. Also, people have become more interested in where their food comes from, often bringing about relationships between farmers and their customers.
Robertson County offers a number of Farmers’ Markets that provide locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, and other food items. Some of the markets also allow artists and artisans to sell their products.
Robertson County/Springfield Farmers Market
4635 Highway 41 North
Springfield, Tennessee
Open Saturdays, 8am-12pm April 20 1-July 27.
8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCFarmersMarket/
The Robertson County Farmers Market features fresh produce, flowers, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, homemade soaps, jewelry and entertainment. They are expanding this year and looking for new vendors from Robertson County and adjacent counties in Tennessee and Kentucky. Booth rentals are still available here.
White House Farmers Market
White House Municipal Park
420 Tennessee-76 off Stadium Drive
White House, Tennessee
Wednesdays, May 14 through August 27, 2025
3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The market includes face painting, food trucks, storytelling and live music, as well as local farmers, artisans and other vendors. They are currently taking applications for vendors. View the application here. Questions can be directed to the Market Manager at [email protected].
Portland TN Farmers Market
Richland Park
321 Portland Boulevard
Portland, Tennessee
Thursdays, May 8 through August 30, 2025
3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
(615) 364-5647
https://www.facebook.com/portlandtnfarmersmarket/
The priority of the Portland Farmers Market is getting the food and goods from local farmers and artisans into the mouths and hands of the local community. Vendors include those who have participated since the beginning, like Farmer David, to new businesses. For more information contact [email protected].
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