Co-op isn’t just a name, cooperatives have their roots in their community. We exists to benefit our members by creating and nourishing a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community.

To us this means:

Having a strong alternative economy based on the shared values of small, local, and cooperative.

Our community has access to healthy, natural and organic foods and wellness products are readily available. Food is not wasted. And addressing food justice issues in our community.

Our natural world is respected, protected, and restored including preservation of farmland, open space, and wilderness. And that animals are treated humanely.

Our owners, directors, employees, and customers are healthy, knowledgeable, and engaged in the life of their cooperative and community. We want to offer meaningful jobs as well as career opportunities. And ensure that our cooperative business is growing, serving as many people as possible.

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We are named after the confluence of the Holston and French Broad Rivers on the eastern edge of the City of Knoxville which flow from the Southern Appalachian mountains and combine to form the third river, the Tennessee River. Like the rivers for which we are named, Three Rivers Market nourishes our immediate community, our bioregion of the Southern Appalachians, and our region.

Help to nourish our community and environment by participating in green practices. One way you can help us in this effort is to reduce bag usage and reduce pollution!

Our Three Rivers Rescue Program helps to remind our shoppers to bring their own shopping bags and reduce disposable bag usage. Remember, you can participate by bringing your own bag, carrying your items, or using a recycled box.

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Have you ever noticed the co-op’s vibrant parking lot and gardens? Our plantings feature native and edible plants, including blueberries along the patio, pollinator gardens, and a demonstration herb garden!

When we moved in 2011, our construction and relocation plan was to transform an abandoned bread warehouse with no green space into a vibrant, cooperative center of sustainable commerce featuring functional and beautiful natural landscaping.

Co-ops around the world share a set of guiding principles, including “cooperation among cooperatives,” and “concern for community.” When you purchase delicious, healthy food at a locally-owned food co-op, you’re supporting a business that cares about people and contributes to a livable, sustainable community. And when you choose products from co-op farmers and companies, that impact grows and grows!
Keep an eye out this week for cooperatives featured in our store!

Spencer Mountain Mennonite Farms is one of our largest local producers at Three Rivers Market. This hard working group produces a variety of vegetables: potatoes, summer & winter squashes, peppers, eggplants, onions, tomatoes, herbs & more.
We even have a selection of their Kuntry Kitchen jams and jellies to spread on your favorite biscuits or toast.

Come in to check out our produce department and aisle 4 to support local growers and producers!