SAVE THE DATE
15th Annual TN Local Food Summit
December 5-7, 2025
Trevecca Community Church
Nashville, TN
The Schedule Is Live
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The Schedule Is Live •
Healing Land, Healing Communities
The 15th annual summit, taking place December 5-7, 2025, at Trevecca Community Church in Nashville, TN, will bring together farmers, ranchers, food system advocates, and professionals to foster a resilient and equitable local food network in Tennessee and the Southeast region. This year’s theme, Healing Land, Healing Communities, will focus on the transformative power of sustainable farming and access to fresh, nutritious food, its ability to restore the land, rejuvenate local communities, and promote health and well-being.
Keynote Speakers
Bonnetta Adeeb
Founder & President of STEAM ONWARD
Rev. Jen Bailey
Founder of Faith Matters Network and Executive Director of The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund
Dr. Ashley Brailsford
Founder of Unearthing Joy
Announcing Conference Care
Riverwood House Outings will provide free childcare for kids 3+ during the event!
Pre-registration required.
Join us at the 15th Annual TN Local Food Summit!
Get Involved
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Become a Sponsor
Partner with us at the Tennessee Local Food Summit to showcase your brand and make a lasting impact on our community.
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Become a Vendor
Connect with farmers, food system professionals, and community leaders who share your commitment to sustainable food and farming.
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteer to help support the event and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable food systems.
2025 TLFS Steering Committee
Allie Beukema, TN Local Food
Anthony Villa, Villa Acres
Caroline Ideus, NW TN Local Food Network
Deana Taylor, Knowledge Quest
Emily Dudley, Southeast TN Young Farmers
Irucka Embry, Getting Back to Nature
Jeannie Hunter, Society of St. Andrew
Jesse Fleisher, Athena’s Harvest
John Patrick, TN Local Food
Laila Malik, Rooted East Knoxville
Lindsey McKee, The Nashville Food Project
Natalie Seevers, TN Local Food
Paige Summers, TN Department of Health
Samantha Goyret, NW TN Local Food Network
Yolanda Manning, Nashville Farmers Market