Friends & Farmers

Once a year in the picturesque East TN Fall season, we say “thank you” to all those who give Nourish Knoxville ongoing support. Friends & Farmers is our annual family-friendly celebration and appreciation event and our favorite way to give back and show gratitude for your support.

Whether you’ve donated to support our work, sponsored our nutrition incentive programs, supported the Local Food Guide, volunteered at Veggie Valet, been a vendor at one of our markets, or all of the above, you are a valuable member of the local food system, and we couldn’t do it without you! 

Friends & Farmers 2023

This year’s Friends and Farmers will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the beautiful century-old Strong Stock Farm. A working cattle farm established in 1791, Strong Stock Farm sits along the Holston River with views of East Tennessee’s natural beauty. It wouldn’t be a Nourish Knoxville celebration without some tasty treats and activities including:

• 🎈 Scenic hot air balloon rides (weather dependent).
• 🪕 Live music from the Tennessee Sheiks in the Party Barn
• 🍽 Delicious snacks by local pasta philosopher Dustin Busby of DSB Provisions
• 🍸 Craft cocktails and mocktails provided by our friends at Libacious
• 🍻 Craft beer from returning favorite, Wild Spaces Brewing
• 🍨 Small batch ice cream from Nolan Sherrill of up-and-coming Central Creamery
• 🐴 Horse-drawn wagon rides around the stunning farmland
• 🎂 A cake walk featuring local and home-baked goods!

How To Score an Invite

There are several ways to receive an invitation to this very special celebration:

• Become a donor at the Steward Level ($150 annually or $12.50 monthly)!
• Volunteer 10+ hours with us at one of our markets!
• Become a sponsor of one our impactful and highly attended events or programs. Contact outreach@nourishknoxville.org to get in touch.
• Become a vendor at our beloved farmers’ markets. Contact markets@nourishknoxville.org for support.
• Support our Local Food Guide by sponsoring an advertisement.

Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator with any questions about Friends & Farmers at outreach@nourishknoxville.org.