It’s a celebration of inclusive spaces, community stories, and collective prosperity during Welcoming Week at the Growing Together Farmers Market on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mark your calendars are prepare for the following:

• 9:30 a.m. – Join a free, all-ages Family Movement Class with BeWell in School (@bewellinschool).
• 11 a.m. – (main event!) Hear live stories of Food & Resilience from chef and author Arnold Myint, councilmember Terry Vo, API MidTN director Joseph Gutierrez, and writer/attorney Botum Chhay—hosted by writer Kim Green of Slow Noodles.
• Sample authentic Southeast Asian dishes prepared with veggies from our farm, sponsored by @apimidtn.
• Bring the kiddos for free face-painting, storytime, and activities.
• Shop for fresh local veggies grown right on the farm and enjoy plenty of international food and beverage options.
• Meet a few of our favorite partner orgs who will provide lots of community resources, including Friends of Mill Ridge, N.I.C.E., TIRRC, API Middle TN, and more.