The Chattanooga Market

The Chattanooga Market is the region’s largest authentic outdoor market – just ask the locals!  We hold high standards when it comes to our “Local is Better” slogan.  Our producer-only market represents approximately 3,500 acres of regional farms and dozens of local food manufacturers. Fresh on Sundays you’ll find an abundance of fresh fruits, herbs, flowers and garden-ripened vegetables; gourmet beef, chicken, sausage and pork, lamb, and goat; cheeses, artisan breads, honey, fresh-roasted coffee, small-batch jellies, salsas, candies, fudge, cakes and more.

Handmade world-class artistry at small town prices – Our artists are the ones you’ll meet and buy from directly at Chattanooga Market.  They’ll chat with you about their craft and educate you on the pieces you buy.  Some of the treasures you’ll find will be hand-blown glass jewelry; original photography; paintings on canvas; wood carved toys and furniture; hand-dyed and woven textiles; custom clothing for children and women; homemade candles; luxurious lotions, soaps and beauty products; sculptures made from recycled materials; and the list goes on and on…

Free Family Fun – yes, we said FREE!!! – With the ease of ample free parking and free admission to the Chattanooga Market, take a Sunday stroll under our covered pavilion in quaint downtown Chattanooga.  Every Sunday features two live musical acts on-stage near our Market Café where you can relax and grab a bite to eat from local restaurateurs.  For the kids, you’ll find a free rock-climbing wall and tactile area full of toys to keep young and old entertained.

Cooking Classes Monthly – Ever wonder what to do with Arugula? Or, ???  Have no fear…our monthly cooking classes will give you ideas to keep your family satisfied with fresh meals all week long.  Presenting recipes using fresh foods right from our Market, these classes provide entertaining instruction, samples and recipes to take home.  A nominal fee may apply during some events.

New for 2009, SAFE Program (Support Area Food Economies) – It’s just plain hip to support your local farmer’s market and we’re making it easy to be a part of this local movement.  The SAFE program is designed just for the localvore who wants to keep it fresh and keep it local.  For the price of a dinner out, you can enjoy an abundance of fresh, healthy, locally-grown and hand-crafted foods all week while both stabilizing and promoting our local economy.  And by subscribing to The SAFE Program, you are showing your support for both local farms and the Chattanooga Market. It’s a win-win for everyone!  Several flexible memberships are available for purchase at Chattanooga Market or visit www.chattanoogamarket.com for more information.