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15th Annual TN Local Food Summit

December 5-7, 2025

Trevecca Community Church

Nashville, TN

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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.

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    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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    Connect with farmers, food system professionals, and community leaders who share your commitment to sustainable food and farming.

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    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

Thank you to our conference sponsors who make this event possible.

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