Celebrating its 27th year, the Nashville Farmers' Market is hosting the annual Turnip Green Festival on Saturday, November 1. From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , this FREE festival will celebrate all things turnip greens, including live funk and soul music from the Nashville All Stars Band, Smiley’s famous cast iron cauldron of braised greens, Chef Tandy’s catfish, cornbread and braised greens plates, Thanksgiving-themed vendor specials, fun for the kids, food trucks, fall produce and more! The event is free, and parking is also free!
🚗 WHERE TO PARK 🚗
Free two-hour parking at the Nashville Farmers’ Market; 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Free self parking in surrounding TN state lots:
Lot 8 - 507 Harrison Street
Lot 12 (ADA only) - 500 Harrison Street
Lot 14 - 720 Rep John Lewis Way N.
Lot 15 - 579 Harrison Street
Lot 16 - 524 Rev. Kelly M. Smith Way
Lot 18 - North Capitol
Lot 19 - North Capitol
Lot 19A - North Capitol
Lot 28 - 905 Nelson Merry StreetSurrounding paid lots and garages - click here to find paid parking >
🥬 TURNIP GREEN COOK OFF 🥬
Customers of all ages are invited to enter our annual turnip green cook off for a chance to win first, second or third place! Please bring your dish, along with a written or printed recipe for the judges, to the Nashville Farmers’ Market (exact location TBD) on Saturday, November 1 at 12 p.m.
HOW TO ENTER: To enter, you MUST call or text programs manager Yolanda Manning at 615-210-6919 no later than October 24. Late entries will NOT be accepted. Upon registering, you will receive detailed information about where to park, where to bring your dish, etc. Good luck!