The Kingsport Farmers Market opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 25, and the crowd showed up early. Throughout the morning, the pavilion buzzed with activity. Every vendor space was filled u...
I don’t know about anyone else, but in my mind, one of the best things God ever put on the Earth is the cocoa bean. Since roughly 3300 B.C., people have been domesticating and consuming this inc...
The Creative Pulse of Tennessee’s Oldest Town: Discovering Mill Spring Makers Market Every time I get to Jonesborough, Tennessee, I can feel it. The place just has a spirit. Not one of those mus...
Today, I found myself pulling up to 594 Highway 126 in Bristol, Tennessee, just in time for the grand reopening of the Big Red Apple Shed. The energy in the parking lot told the whole story before I e...
Searching for Your Local Food Source Do you care where your food comes from? Who grew it? Who raised it? Are they local?Plenty of us who ask these questions gladly frequent farmers markets and farm st...
Elizabethton Farmers Market: A Hub for Local, Sustainable Goods The Elizabethton Farmers Market is gearing up for another season of growth! With a strong commitment to supporting local farms, 100% of ...
ELIZABETHTON, TN—The weather outside was frightful—or at least, quite cold and wet—but the spirit inside the tents at the Elizabethton Christmas Market was absolutely delightful. On December 2nd, Kiwa...
An Appalachian Christmas: A Homegrown Holiday Feel There are not many traditions that can top the hearth-warmed, heartwarming feel of an Appalachian Christmas. With its unique cultural traits and a fl...
Stepping into Jonesborough, Tennessee, is like entering a living postcard. To call this town cute and quaint is an understatement. It’s a pristine gem with a rich history, holding the title of T...
Artistic Vibes and a Park’s Purpose On July 12, we headed to Johnson City, Tennessee, to the Johnson City Farmers Market. It was hot and muggy. Johnson City is an interesting place. It has a ric...













