Nashville Farmers' Market: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: worth it as a food stop
The market is a low-cost, easy way to eat and browse, and it pairs well with the Tennessee State Museum next door. Specific hours for the market house and farm sheds were not on the page, so check before you go.
Free to enter; you spend only on what you buy.
Busy at weekend lunch; quieter on weekdays.
A mix of produce, food and shops under one roof.
Open daily and next to the Tennessee State Museum.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You want a casual meal or fresh produce
- You are visiting the Tennessee State Museum
- You want a sit-down dinner experience
To compare, read our review of Tennessee State Museum, Centennial Park and the Parthenon and Hatch Show Print.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
MUSEUMPhoto: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0Tennessee State Museum
A free museum of Tennessee history, from early peoples to the present, in a modern building near the Farmers' Market.
PARKSPhoto: Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0Centennial Park and the Parthenon
A full-size replica of the Greek Parthenon in Centennial Park, with a museum and a large gold statue of Athena inside.
LOCALPhoto: Marcus dePaula, CC0Hatch Show Print
A working letterpress print shop since 1879 that makes music posters, with daily tours and hands-on printing sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Nashville Farmers' Market?
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208.
What is there?
The official site describes fresh produce, artisanal food, restaurants, shops and crafts, with a market house and outdoor farm sheds.
