I serve because I care about the people in my community and believe safe, healthy food should be accessible to everyone.

-Jill Mikucki

 I ran for TRM Board of Director for the typical reason: to give back. However I found that Board work for our Co-op has given me more than I could repay in experience, community, and inspiration. Working for the betterment of our city, her people and environment, alongside a diverse group of passionate and compassionate individuals brings me closer to my heart and purpose.

-Jenny Weisent

As part of our upcoming Board elections, some of our Board directors shared why they serve on Three Rivers Market’s Board. We will be sharing these over the coming weeks as part of our Board Candidate round-up.

“I serve because Three Rivers makes me feel connected to the Knoxville community.  (Especially for a relatively recent transplant!)” -Jill Mikucki, TRM Board Director since 2013

If you are considering Board service, we will be offering an Orientation this Thursday prior to the Board meeting. In order to fulfill Candidacy requirements, you must attend at least one meeting and an Orientation for Prospective Candidates. Please email the Election Committee for location and time at election2014@threeriversmarket.coop if you plan to attend (email no later than 5pm, Wednesday).

Additional information about our upcoming election and candidate application can be found here.

As always, all members of the co-op are … Read More »

The UT Farmers Market starts next week at the beautiful UT Gardens, featuring local produce, plants, crafts, food, and monthly Three Rivers Market gift card giveaways! Buy fresh food direct from the source, get to know your farmers, and enjoy the scenery. Free public parking is available adjacent to the market.  Visit every Wednesday 4pm-7pm this Summer starting May 14th!

We love teachers, bats, and cascades of diversity! Congratulations to Susie Kaplar – Knox County Schools, Alice Fisher – Gatlinburg-Pittman High, Kelly McCarter – Pigeon Forge Primary, and Gale Stanley – Campbell County Teacher Supervisor. These are the 4 teachers who received scholarships from Three Rivers Market to attend the Discover Life in America Cascades of Diversity Conference this week.