SAVE THE DATE

16TH Annual 

TN LOCAL FOOD SUMMIT

December 4-6, 2026

Nashville, TN

The 16th annual summit, taking place December 4-6, 2025 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.

About the Summit

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2026 TLFS Steering Committee

Allie Beukema, TN Local Food

Anthony Villa, Villa Acres

Caroline Ideus, NW TN Local Food Network

Deana Taylor, Knowledge Quest

Edguardo Abdiel Cruz-Martinez, University of Memphis

Emily Dudley, Southeast TN Young Farmers

Irucka Embry, Getting Back to Nature

Janey Camp, University of Memphis

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