special activities

at the 2023 TN Local Food Summit

Kick off party

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6 PM

Join us for a pre-conference kick off party & Farm to Tap panel discussion at Harding House Brewing Company!

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kids activities

Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023

Bring your kids to the TN Local Food Summit for a chance to experience gardening, nutrition, yoga, fitness, and hands on activities hosted by Vine Branch Fellowship, a Lebanon-based nonprofit.

Pre-registration required!

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The Phila awards

Cumberland University Alumni Hall, Cumberland University Alumni Hall, 408 S Maple St, Lebanon, TN 37087

Join us for a dessert reception, The Phila Awards ceremony, and a keynote presentation on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7pm. See ticket options here.

interactive art

Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023

A smiling woman with long dark hair, tattoos on her arm, wearing a black and white patterned sleeveless top, standing in front of an abstract colorful painting.

Participate in a multifaceted project that combines art, sustainability, and community engagement with Nashville-based artist, Courtney Adair Johnson.

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SEED SWAP & social

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5 PM

Bring your favorite heirloom seeds to share for our second annual seed swap!

Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of whether or not you bring seeds! Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

*For those interested in seed work, be sure to check out our Seed Commons Track taking place Thursday and Friday of the conference!