Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Chattanoogans, because it’s officially farmers market season.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 18 farmers markets in the Chattanooga area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Chattanooga Market | Sundays, end of April through mid-Novemeber | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Features: Farm produce, artisan foods, fresh flowers, arts and crafts vendors, live music, and food trucks
Parking: Park in lots surrounding the First Horizon Pavilion and Finley Stadium for $1.50 per hour — limited free street parking is also available
Space: Outdoors + covered pavilion
Special events: Check out the full Chattanooga Market schedule for events like the Street Food Festival, Market Baketacular, and more
Note: Pets are not allowed inside the pavilion space during market hours.
This market is known for hosting weekly events to keep things fresh. | Photo by @chattamarket
Photo by @chattamarket
Main Street Farmers Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 4-6 p.m.
Features: Fresh goods from sustainable and food-focused local farmers
Parking: Free parking in the accompanying lot
Space: Outdoors
Note: The time of the market adjusts for the time change.
Hughes Farmers Market and Garden Center | Daily, year-round | Times vary
Features: Fresh produce, a deli, a garden center + nursery, and outdoor furniture
Parking: In the lot on-site
Space: Outdoor + indoor
Bonus: Sign up for this spot’s VIP club for free.
Chattanooga Market at Erlanger | Wednesdays, year-round | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Features: A smaller version of the Chattanooga Market, indoors with vendors
Parking: Parking at Erlanger Medical Mall is $2 per day
Space: Indoors
Lookout Mountain Farmers Market | Third Saturdays, year-round | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Features: Vendors selling produce, farm-fresh meats, and artisanal goods
Parking: Available at Massey’s Kitchen + along the street
Space: Outdoors
Ooltewah Farmers Market | Thursdays, year-round | 3-6 p.m.
Features: Goods from local farms and food artisans
Parking: Park in front of the nursery and walk through the building, the market is in the back. Handicap parking is available next to the market for those who have a placard or tag. Bonus: See a map and tips.
Space: Outdoors
Note: In the winter (Nov. 10-March) the hours shift to 3-5 p.m.
Chattanooga River Market | Saturdays, March-October | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Features: Handmade jewelry, crafts, artisanal food, food trucks, and live music
Parking: Parking is available at varying rates in lots and along the street
Space: Outdoors
Brainerd Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Features: Fresh local produce, meat, eggs, bread, local honey, jams + jellies, plants, arts and crafts, and more
Parking: Two parking areas (one accessed from Brainerd Road and the other from Belvoir Avenue) with additional street parking in the surrounding community
Space: Outdoors
Note: Market hours adjust to 11 a.m.-12 p.m. during the winter.
Lula Lake Farmers Market | Tuesdays (CHI Memorial Downtown in Surgical Building B) | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Features: Fresh produce, arts and crafts, and artisanal foods
Parking: Free parking at the hospital
Space: Indoors
Bonus: The market also hosts Mingle on the Square on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in nearby Trenton, GA.
Crabtree Farms’ Farm Stand | Fridays + Saturdays, April-November | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Features: Fresh produce grown on the farm + products from local farmers and artisans
Parking: Free parking available on-site
Space: Outdoors
Special events: Check out all events happening on the farm
Farmers on First | Sundays, year-round | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Features: Over 20 vendors run by Cleveland locals offering produce, baked goods, fresh ingredients, and more
Parking: Available around First Street Square
Space: Indoors + outdoors
Bonus: Apply to be a vendor.
Black Creek Farmers Market | Second Saturdays, April-June + September-November | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Features: Fresh produce, seafood, flowers, desserts, salsas, and more from local farmers and businesses
Parking: Available on-site
Space: Outdoors
Bonus: Apply to be a vendor for future markets.
Hixson Community Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Features: Local eggs, honey, produce, baked goods, barbecue, plants, jewelry, and handmade soap
Parking: Available at St. Albans Episcopal Church
Space: Outdoors
Collegedale Commons | Second Saturdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Features: Fresh produce, crafts, flowers, eggs, and artisanal food
Parking: Free parking on-site
Space: Outdoors + covered pavilion
Note: Special holiday markets will have extended hours.
Coolidge Park | Third Saturdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Features: Handcrafted goods, fresh produce, music, kid-friendly activities, and more
Parking: Multiple paid lots and street parking around the park
Space: Outdoors
McDonald Farm | Fourth Saturdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Features: Locally produced and handmade items, food + drinks, live performances, and art
Parking: Available on-site
Space: Outdoors
Note: Special holiday markets will have extended hours.
Soddy-Daisy Market | Saturdays, May-October | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Features: Local artisans, farmers + crafters, offering a wide variety of unique, handmade, and homegrown items
Parking: Available on-site
Space: Outdoors + covered pavilion
Pro tip: Join the market’s Facebook group to be a vendor.
Bonus: Check out this local produce stand.
Linda’s Produce | Daily, year-round (5900 Hwy. 58, Harrison + 3306 Ringgold Rd., East Ridge) | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Features: Locally-grown produce, flowers, fruit baskets, jarred items, and even Christmas trees during the holiday season
Parking: Available on-site
Space: Outdoor
