Championing the local food movement, think of this market located in the heart of Hendersonville as somewhat a hybrid of a farmers market and grocery store. Offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pickups, applications for subscriptions are currently being accepted. A Who’s Who of producers and makers are featured inside the market — from Greener Roots and Bobby John Henry Bakery to Katharos and Spring Valley Family Farms.

While this local retailer does not have the corner on the market for local foods, it certainly makes up with a hometown feel. Specializing in Latinx food, this is one of those places locals rely on in avoiding the havoc of a seemingly one-grocery store community. Located in north Inglewood, there is a full-service butcher, bulk spices and dry goods, a robust produce selection, and kitchen staples without the long lines and parking lot mayhem at that big box haunt up the street.

Recently hosting a grand opening in its new space, this unique market’s namesake comes from the Greek goddess of Agriculture with a mission built around food as medicine and a lifestyle shopping experience. The usual natural food suspects are all here, along with a refill station for household cleaning supplies, water kefir and kombucha on tap, and a variety of retail items such as houseplants and local art.

Now offering a quick and easy order for pick-up service via WhatsGood Marketplace app, this Germantown market located at the foot of Tennessee’s Capitol building sets the bar for the local and regional food movement year-round. Open daily, not only can you get to know your farmer in the outdoor shed, but there are an array of artisans, shops, and restaurants inside the main building.

Exactly as the name suggests, this Nashville Original restaurant is known for traditional Italian fare. Step over to the market side for an Italian “virtual tour” which offers products, and take-home recipes from the motherland. Or, opt for pre-made baskets filled with Italian staples. Once the new normal is a reality, check back with CoCo’s for a one-of-a kind Italian travel itinerary customized by the owner’s personal connections back home.

Nashville’s oldest natural foods store has operated out of its original location since 1988. Offering the best in both local and regional products, the store takes social distancing to a whole new level. No more than eight customers are allowed in the store at any given time, with the first hour of the day reserved for customers 65+ years old, and those with compromised immune systems. Curbside pickup available with order days limited to Tuesday and Thursday.

A 350-acre organic farm located on the Cumberland River west of town, fruits, flowers, vegetables, and herbs thrive here. Sign up now to receive a farm box subscription for the 2021 growing season. Or, visit the onsite farm store any time of year where cooperatively sourced products like grass fed meats, honey, jams, dairy, and baked goods can be purchased.

More than 100 different languages are spoken in Davidson County. Considering supply and demand, that’s roughly 30% of Nashville area residents who’ve helped diversify Nashville’s palate.Get the fulll skinny on international market go-tos in this Eater list.Topping the list for many, Mazfresco offers delicacies from 10 separate Latinx countries featuring a full-service butcher, seafood department, produce, and a bakery where fresh hand-made tortillas are a specialty. Hot to-go meals are also a must.