FARMERS MARKET AT EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
About Farmers Market at East Tennessee State University
What is the Farmer’s Market (FM) at ETSU? The market was established as a student organization in January 2012 with its first season in Spring of that year. The founding members were ETSU graduate students in the College of Public Health who wanted a source of healthful, local food on campus during the work week. Mission To increase the number of students, faculty, and staff reporting access to locally produced foods by making these foods available weekly at the farmers market and participating in celebrations, events, and presentations sponsored by various ETSU departments and/or organizations. Vision To facilitate a homegrown community at ETSU around local food, sustainability, and Appalachian roots. Market Ethos The Market would not be without the support of ETSU’s students, faculty, staff, and administration. Therefore, the Market should strive to incorporate the perspective of these stakeholders. Values Sustainability | Excellence | Integrity | Commitment to Local Appalachian Roots | Inclusivity | Collaboration When does the Market Operate? The Market runs on Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm during weeks that correspond to both the regular academic term and the local harvest season. The 2025 season is: Spring: March 27th - May 1st Fall: September 11th - October 30th These dates were chosen to ensure that produce could be available at the market and to ensure there would be adequate foot traffic on campus to justify holding a market. However, due to the season, there can be limited offerings in the Spring market.
CONTACT
Physical Address
TN
(Washington County)
Mailing Address
PO Box 70704
Johnson City TN 37614
(Washington County)
Phone (423) 439-4829
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Location Contact
Christen Minnick
Market Faculty Advisor
Phone: (423) 439-4829
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Location Contact
Taylor Dula
Market Faculty Advisor
Phone: (423) 439-4826
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PRODUCTS OFFERED
Artisan Foods
baked goods, bread, honey, hot sauce, jam, preserves, pet food, pickles, salsa, teas
Flowers
dried flowers, fresh flowers
Specialty Products
artisan crafts, beeswax, candles, decorative, floral wreaths, hand spun yarn, plants, soap
Sprouts
sprouts
Vegetables
cabbage, carrots, chiles, collards, garlic, green onions, hot peppers, lettuce, microgreens, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, salad mix, sweet peppers
PAYMENT METHOD
Credit/Debit
TAILGATE MARKET HOURS
The Farmers Market at ETSU runs on Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm during weeks that correspond to both the regular academic term and the local harvest season. The 2025 season is: Spring: March 20th - May 1st Fall: September 11th - October 30th
Our market season is from March 20, 2025 to October 30, 2025.
Store Hours
- Thu. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
