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# Three Rivers Market

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- [Hot Bar Menu](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/hot-bar-menu-2/) - Monday, July 13, 2026 **Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner menus and scheduled times are subject to change based on availability** Breakfast 8:00AM-10:45AM Bacon Egg and Cheese Burrito Fried Tofu Breakfast Burrito (V+) Refried Beans (V+) Poblano Potatoes (V+) Cheese Grits (V) Cheesy Eggs (V) Buttermilk Biscuits (V) Vegan Biscuits (V+) Vegan Mushroom Gravy (V+) Lunch/Dinner 11:00AM-6:00PM Rotating
- [July Board Meeting POSTPONED](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/july-board-meeting-postponed/) - Please be advised that the Three Rivers Market Board Meeting that was originally scheduled for July has been Postponed until August-24-2026.
- [Inventory Announcement June 2026](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inventory-announcement-june-2026/) - We will be opening later at 10:30am on June 30th, 2026 to allow our staff to count inventory. Thank you for your understanding!
- [HOT BAR Returning to Normal Hours!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/new-hot-bar-hours-starting-april-20th/) - We are pleased to announce that our Hot Bar will return to normal hours starting May 25th! Breakfast MONDAY thru SATURDAY, 8:00am-10:45am Lunch MONDAY thru SATURDAY, 11:00am-6:00pm SUNDAY, 12:00pm-6:00pm Brunch SUNDAY, 10:00am-12:00pm ***Late Bird Discount: 50% off from 5:30pm-6:00pm***
- [Inventory Announcement March 2026](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inventory-announcement-march-2026/) - We will be opening later at 10:30am on March 31st, 2026 to allow our staff to count inventory. Thank you for your understanding!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-71/) - Three Rivers Market’s next Board meeting will be held April 9th at 6:30pm at St. John's Episcopal Church. If you are an active member and plan to attend, please register by 3pm on April 8th. The Board is continuing to work to identify members willing to serve on the Board of Directors. If you, or
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-70/) - Our next Board meeting is scheduled for April 9th at 6:30pm. If you plan to attend, please register by 3pm the day prior to the meeting. In the meantime, the Board is working to identify members willing to serve on the Board of Directors. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in Board Service,
- [The co-op is open! See you soon!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/the-co-op-is-open-see-you-soon/)
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-69/) - At the close of last year, Three Rivers Market Board said goodbye to three Directors who reached the end of their terms - Caitlin Seidler, Brian Williams, and Fred Stephens. We thank each of them for the time they dedicated to serving Three Rivers Market. The Board is presently composed of the following people: Kimberly Lomonaco (Chair),
- [The co-op will open at 11 AM on Monday, January 26](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/the-co-op-will-open-at-11-am-on-monday-january-26/)
- [New Year's Day Hours 12 PM - 8 PM](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/new-years-day-hours-12-pm-8-pm/)
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-68/) - Three Rivers Market Co-Owners, Please review the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This report contains information regarding the achievements, challenges, and financial condition of our cooperative as of the close of the fiscal year, which was June 30th, 2025. We encourage all members to read the report in full to learn more about your cooperative.
- [Closing at 6pm on December 11, 2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/closing-at-6pm-on-december-11-2025/)
- [Co-op Opening at 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 30](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-opening-at-1030-am-tuesday-december-30/)
- [Meat Specials](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/meat-specials/) - December Meat Specials Our Meat Department is celebrating the holidays with flavorful, responsibly sourced favorites. Stock up for gatherings, cozy dinners, and brunch spreads while these deals last. Member-owners always save more—see Member and Non-Member pricing details under each item. Our commitment is to local, pasture-raised, and grass-fed meats you can trust. By shopping with
- [ReLaunch Knoxville](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/relaunch-knoxville/) - The cold has arrived! Our city has more unhoused individuals than emergency shelter. Please help us reinforce them with survival gear: with hot hands, sub-freezing sleeping bags, mylar blankets, hats, gloves, socks, sweatpants, sweaters, and coats. Click HERE to see our Amazon Wishlist of items that would make great donations!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-67/) - The 2025 Annual Meeting of members of our cooperative will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 North Broadway, Knoxville TN 37917. The purpose of this meeting is to report the condition of our cooperative's business, Three Rivers Market, at the close of
- [Closing at 6pm on November-13-2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/closing-at-6pm-on-november-13-2025/) - The Co-op will be closing at 6pm on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 for a Board Meeting.
- [Saturday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Themed Hot Bar](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/saturday-november-22-thanksgiving-themed-hot-bar/) - 50% of Hot Bar Purchases will be donated to NAIAT (Native American Indian Association of Tennessee). 10:45 AM - 6:00 PM.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-66/) - Three Rivers Market Board Election Update Three Rivers Market Owners, We are writing to ensure that you are aware of the most up-to-date information regarding this year’s election for the Board of Directors. Each year, Three Rivers Market calls for eligible candidates to run for election to serve on the Board of Directors. Three seats
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-65/) - Annual Meeting: The Board would like to invite our co-owners to the Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church (1101 N. Broadway). There will be food, a presentation, and time for discussion. We hope that you will join us! Please look out for an invitation with registration
- [November at Three Rivers](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/november-at-three-rivers/) - Your guide to November at Three Rivers Market—holiday pies, turkey cuts, hot bar sides, Field Day savings, closures, and ways to support our community.
- [Fall at the Co-op](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/fall-at-the-co-op/) - Discover fall at the co-op with local produce, seasonal flavors, and cozy autumn finds. Stop by Three Rivers Market to enjoy fresh, community-grown goodness.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-64/) - Annual Meeting: The Board would like to invite our co-owners to the Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church (1101 N. Broadway). There will be food, a presentation, and time for discussion. We hope that you will join us! Please look out for an invitation with registration
- [October Events](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/october-events/) - October Events at Three Rivers Market Fall is here, and with it comes a season of connection, community, and creativity at the co-op. Mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming events in October! Board Meeting – Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 PM Want to be part of the conversation about the future of
- [Closing at 6pm on October-9-2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/closing-at-6pm-on-october-9-2025/) - The Co-Op will be closing at 6pm on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 for a Board Meeting.
- [6 Simple Kitchen Hacks to Make Life Easier](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/6-simple-kitchen-hacks-to-make-life-easier/) - The best meals often start with little tricks that save time, reduce waste, and make cooking more fun. Here are Six of our favorite kitchen hacks to help you get the most out of your ingredients and time in the kitchen. 1. Keep Herbs Fresh Longer 🌿 Tired of limp parsley or wilted cilantro? Wrap
- [Inventory Announcement September 2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inventory-announcement-september-2025/) - We will be opening later at 10:30am on September 30th to conduct inventory. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-63/) - It's National Co-op Month, and we would like to share what this means to the Board of Directors. Also, are you interested in Board Service? Do you know what TRM Talks are? Would you like to attend the next Board meeting? All this and more will be noted in the Board News this month. Board
- [Closing at 7 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/closing-at-700-pm-on-tuesday-september-23-2025/) - We will be closing at 7 PM on Tuesday, September 23 for a staff meeting. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-60/) - We want to share important news regarding our monthly member discount program. Beginning August 4th, 2025, Three Rivers Market will pause the 10% monthly member discount on a single visit, as we work to develop a more sustainable benefits program that aligns with our cooperative values. This decision was made after great consideration, with the
- [Upcoming TRM Talk Dates](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/upcoming-trm-talk-dates-3/) - Join us for an informal opportunity for members to talk with representatives of the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors!
- [Labor Day Sale](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/labor-day-sales/) - Celebrating Labor Day Weekend with Local Flavor As summer winds down and we head into fall, Labor Day reminds us of all the hard work that goes into feeding our community. From the farmers who raise and harvest, to our employees who keep things running every day, to the customers who choose to shop local.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-62/) - We would like to highlight what is needed to run for the Board, provide an update on the Board's TRM Talks, and share a Save the Date for the Annual Meeting. Are you thinking of running for the Board? The Board is looking for dedicated member-owners interested in taking their TRM support to the next
- [Run for Your Co-op’s Board of Directors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/run-for-your-co-ops-board-of-directors/) - At Three Rivers Market, our members aren’t just shoppers—they’re the heartbeat of everything we do. One of the most meaningful ways you can get involved is by serving on the Board of Directors. Why Run? Our board plays a vital role in guiding the vision, values, and long-term direction of the co-op. By becoming a
- [Upcoming TRM Talk Dates](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/upcoming-trm-talk-dates-2/) - Join us for an informal opportunity for members to talk with representatives of the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-61/) - This month we would like to share a recap of our 4th Annual Member Picnic; an invitation to attend a meeting in August or September and apply to run for the Board; and an invitation to TRM Talk, a series of informal opportunities for members to talk with representatives of the Board. 4th Annual Member
- [Upcoming TRM Talk Dates](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/upcoming-trm-talk-dates/) - Join us for an informal opportunity for members to talk with representatives of the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors!
- [Upcoming TRM Talk Dates](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/upcoming-trm-talks/) - Join us for an informal opportunity for members to talk with representatives of the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors!
- [Beat the Heat: Join Our D.I.Y. Ice Cream Class!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/ice-cream-class/) - July 26th at 11am in the TRM Dining Room Looking for a fun, refreshing way to cool off this summer? We’ve got just the thing! Join us at Three Rivers Market for a hands-on D.I.Y. Ice Cream Class where you’ll learn how to make fresh ice cream at home—no fancy machine required! In this interactive
- [Welcome to the Shelves: Ancestral Evolution Skin Care](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/welcome-to-the-shelves-ancestral-evolution-skin-care/) - Crafted with tradition. Rooted in East Tennessee. The Wellness Department at Three Rivers Market is thrilled to introduce a new local maker to our shelves—Ancestral Evolution, a small business blending time-honored homesteading traditions with the power of natural ingredients. Operating from their homestead in East Tennessee, Ancestral Evolution handcrafts skincare products using tallow, coconut oil,
- [Why Supporting Local Agriculture Matters](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/supporting-local-matters/) - Fresh food, strong communities, and a thriving local economy. As summer hits its stride, July marks the peak of local produce season—and it’s the perfect time to celebrate everything that makes local agriculture so important. When you choose to buy food grown close to home, you’re doing much more than filling your basket with ripe
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-23/) - Ask not what your co-op can do for you; ask what you can do for your co-op. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but when you make the decision to become a member of Three Rivers Market, you can contribute to its wellness in various ways. As a member of Three Rivers Market you are
- [Inventory Announcement July 2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/37856-2/) - We will be opening later at 10:00am on July 1st to conduct inventory. Thank you for your understanding.
- [July 4th Essentials](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/july-4th-essentials/) - Your July 4th Headquarters – Everything You Need for an Epic Celebration 🇺🇸 Independence Day is right around the corner, and whether you're firing up the grill, packing a picnic, or planning a backyard bash with friends, we've got everything you need to make this Fourth of July delicious, festive, and stress-free. Fresh Fruits &
- [Hot Paninis Are Here!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/hot-paninis-are-here/) - Still Sizzlin’: Hot Paninis at the Co-op Served Weekdays | 11 AM – 3 PM If you haven’t tried our hot paninis yet… where have you been?! For the past few months, our Deli has been serving up hot, toasty, made-to-order paninis! Whether you’re craving something cheesy, hearty, or plant-based, our lineup has something to
- [We Think Vegans Are Great](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/we-think-vegans-are-great/) - Being vegan isn’t always easy, especially when you’re hungry, in a hurry, or just tired of eating hummus for the fifth time this week. That’s why we’re on a mission to make TRM the most vegan-friendly stop in Knoxville. Whether you’re a long-time plant-based pro or just curious about cutting back on animal products, we’re
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-59/) - This month we would like to share with members an introduction to two newly appointed Board Directors, an invitation to attend an upcoming monthly meeting to be eligible to run for the Board, and a recap of Three Rivers Market's participation at Holleroo. Board Appointments Jackie Kittrell and Fred Stephens have been appointed to fill
- [Real Food for Pets, From Farmers Who Care](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/new-products-raw-pet-food/) - Most commercial pet foods are built on cheap, shelf-stable fillers like corn and soy—ingredients no dog or cat ever hunted in the wild. But for a growing number of pet owners (and farmers), that just doesn’t sit right. That’s where Farmers Direct Pet Foods comes in—a collective of small, local farms providing raw, nutrient-rich pet
- [Community Food Drive](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/community-food-drive/) - Join Us in Fighting Hunger with Second Harvest At Three Rivers Market, we believe food is a human right, not a privilege. That’s why we’re honored to host a Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, and we’re calling on our neighbors to join us in making a difference. 🗓 June
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-58/) - 4th Annual Member Picnic The Board invites you to the Fourth Annual Member Picnic, which is coming up quickly! It will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 2-5 p.m. at the Racheff Gardens and Arboretum, 1943 Tennessee Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. This event will be family-friendly and have activities for all ages. You will
- [What is a CSA](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/what-is-a-csa/) - The Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture In a world where convenience often overshadows connection, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offers something refreshingly real: a way to reconnect with your food, your farmers, and your local community. Whether you’re a seasoned market shopper or just starting to explore where your food comes from, a CSA can be
- [Memorial Day Celebrations](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/memorial-day-celebrations/) - Memorial Day at Three Rivers Market: Local, Fresh & Ready for the Weekend Memorial Day is a time to honor, reflect, and reconnect with family, friends, and good food. At Three Rivers Market, we’re here to make your weekend easier, tastier, and more meaningful with everything you need to kick off the summer season. Grill-Ready
- [Congrats Grads!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/congrats-grads/) - 🎓 Congrats, Grads! | Celebrating the Class of 2025 It’s that time of year again, caps are flying, gowns are flowing, and the campus buzzes with excitement. We’re sending a huge congratulations to all the graduating students walking the stage this spring. Whether you're finishing undergrad, earning your master’s, or wrapping up years of research,
- [Celebrate Mom the Local Way: Your Mother’s Day Guide from Three Rivers Market](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/celebrate-mom-the-local-way-your-mothers-day-guide-from-three-rivers-market/) - Mother’s Day is just around the corner, Sunday, May 11, and we’re here to help you celebrate all the incredible moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and chosen family who make life a little more beautiful every day. Whether you’re planning a cozy breakfast at home, a surprise bouquet, or a thoughtful gift, Three Rivers Market has everything
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-57/) - This month the Board would like to update members about two upcoming events our Owner Engagement Committee has been planning: behind-the-scenes store tours, and our fourth annual member picnic. We hope you will make plans to join us! Store Tours for Members Great news, members! There will be limited opportunities for a guided tour of
- [Build, Mix, Match: The Salad Bar at Three Rivers Market is Your New Best Friend](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/more-than-just-a-salad-bar/) - When you think “salad bar,” do you picture a lonely pile of romaine and some sad croutons?Think again. At Three Rivers Market, our salad bar isn’t just a side quest, it’s the main event. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure, a build-your-own-masterpiece, a customizable buffet of deliciousness ready to fit whatever vibe you’re feeling when you arrive. Here’s
- [Earth Day Terrarium Workshop](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/earth-day-terrarium-workshop/) - 🌍 Earth Day Terrarium Workshop 🌱 Tuesday, April 22 | 5:30–7:30 PMThree Rivers Market, Knoxville TN$40–$85 based on container sizeSign up now: square.link/u/CJ0oTvEf Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, eco-friendly experience! 🌿Join Plush Moon Terrarium Co. for a DIY Glass Terrarium Bar at Three Rivers Market — just bring your own clean glass container with
- [What’s New in Prepared Foods at Three Rivers Market? ](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/whats-new-in-prepared-foods-at-three-rivers-market/) - Here is a list of brand new items we are bringing in to Grab n' Go, Hot Bar and Specialty Cheeses. Specialty Cheese Addition! Introducing Grana Padano D.O.P. Denominazione di Origine Protetta, translates to "Protected Designation of Origin" in English. This cheese is a rich, nutty Italian cheese made with centuries-old tradition and certified for authenticity.
- [Cheese Madness 2025](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/cheese-madness-2025/) - The Ultimate Cheese Showdown 🧀🏆 Get ready for Cheese Madness—the cheesiest competition of the year! We're bringing 16 cheeses together for a head-to-head battle, and YOUR votes decide the winner! Can you predict which cheese will take the crown? How to Participate Step 1: Fill Out Your Bracket Pick up a Cheese Madness bracket in
- [INVENTORY April 1st](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inventory-april-1st/) - We will be opening later at 10:30am on April 1st to conduct inventory. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Become a Co-Owner of Three Rivers Market!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/become-a-member-2/) - Three Rivers Market is a cooperative, meaning when you join, you become a co-owner—not just a shopper. Your membership is an equity investment that comes with financial benefits, governance rights, and a say in how we operate. By becoming a co-owner, you support a better way of doing business! Who Can Join? Anyone! Cooperatives are
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-56/) - Each spring the Board of Directors takes time away from the normal hustle and bustle of Board service to retreat and connect in an intentional way outside of the co-op. This year we visited the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse on the 2nd of March for a day of collaboration, reflection, and just a little bit of
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-55/) - Operating the only grocery cooperative in the state of Tennessee has many challenges. You may have noticed some of your favorite products out of stock on the shelves or wondered if your annual member owner interest payment is worth it. Or you may be like some others who feel that shopping at the co-op is
- [Fire Cider Demo](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/fire-cider-demo/) - Fire Cider Demo with Frog Juice – March 8th! We’re back on for our Fire Cider Demo with Frog Juice! Join us on Saturday, March 8th, at 11 AM for a hands-on demonstration on how to make this powerful, immune-boosting tonic. After the demo, take-home kits will be available for purchase so you can make
- [The Power of Root Vegetables & Tubers: A Winter Staple](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/difference-between-a-tuber-and-a-root-vegetable/) - As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, our bodies crave warm, hearty meals packed with nutrients. One of the best ways to nourish ourselves in the colder months is by incorporating root vegetables and tubers into our diets. These underground gems are not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also provide the
- [Community Compost Pickup: What You Need to Know](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/compost-pickup/) - At Three Rivers Market, we’re all about sustainability, and that includes finding good homes for our compost! If you're interested in picking up compost for your garden, here’s what you need to know. How It Works ✔️ No need to bring your own container—we’ll provide one! Just be sure to return it by the next
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-54/) - This month we would like to share an update on our progress establishing committees for this year and insights from our new Directors after attending a Cooperative Board Leadership 101 training. Committee Update At our January meeting, the Board voted to establish the following committees for this year: • Member Linkage Committee • Board Perpetuation
- [Fire Cider Making Class](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/fire-cider-making-class/) - Get Hands-On with Wellness: Fire Cider Making Class Looking for a fun, interactive way to boost your immunity this winter? Join us on Saturday, February 1, 11am for a FREE Fire Cider Making Class, hosted by Frog Juice Kombucha at the co-op! What Is Fire Cider? Fire Cider is a traditional tonic made from apple
- [Join the TRM 2025 Board Committees: Your Chance to Make a Difference!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/join-the-trm-2025-board-committees-your-chance-to-make-a-difference/) - At Three Rivers Market, we believe in the power of community-driven leadership. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce an exciting volunteer opportunity for passionate and engaged co-op members like you! We’re Seeking Volunteers for Our 2025 Board Committees! If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a meaningful impact at TRM, this is your chance.
- [Exciting New Products Launching at Three Rivers Market!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/exciting-new-products-launching-at-three-rivers-market/) - At Three Rivers Market, we’re always on the lookout for ways to provide our community with fresh, innovative, and high-quality products. This month, we’re thrilled to announce several new additions to our shelves that are sure to excite your taste buds and elevate your meals. Here's a closer look at what’s new: Cindy’s Kitchen Small-Batch
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-53/) - The Three Rivers Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome three new members, the winners of our 2024 Board Election. Mary French, Teri O’Meara, and Debbie Sharp were elected to serve three-year terms, and were welcomed into the Board at our December 12th meeting. 578 members voted in the election, a turnout rate of 14.8%.
- [Deck Your Halls and Save This Holiday Season](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/deck-your-halls-and-save-this-holiday-season/) - The holidays are here, and there's nothing like the glow of a fresh Christmas tree, the scent of garland, and a perfectly hung wreath to make your home feel warm and festive. At Three Rivers Market, we’re here to help you bring that holiday magic to life—without breaking the bank! From now through Friday, December
- [Looking for a truly unique holiday gift?](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/loofas/) - Gift with a Story: Hand-Dyed Indigo Luffas & Luffa Soap These hand-dyed indigo luffas are grown with care by our friends at Broken Shovel Farm, a teaching farm dedicated to sustainable agriculture and community education. Pair them with their handmade luffa soap for a thoughtful gift that’s as beautiful as it is functional! Why we
- [The Poinsettia: A Holiday Icon with Deep Roots](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/the-poinsettia-a-holiday-icon-with-deep-roots/) - This week, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrated a touching 50-year tradition. Eric Johnson delivered a red poinsettia to park headquarters, honoring rangers who rescued him and a friend from a life-threatening blizzard while hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1974. The tradition began with Eric’s late mother, Wanneta Johnson, who started the annual gesture
- [Opening at 10am on December 30th](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/opening-at-10am-on-december-30th/) - We will be opening at 10:00am on December 30th due to Inventory.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-52/) - Your friendly neighborhood co-op is not immune to the end-of-the-year hustle and bustle. There is no shortage of activity at Three Rivers Market - from a contested Board of Directors election to our Annual Meeting for members, to planning for next year’s board committees, you have many opportunities to engage with and support your co-op.
- [Christmas Trees Available at Three Rivers](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/christmastreesavailable/) - Christmas Trees Have Arrived at Three Rivers Market! Looking for the perfect tree to make your holidays magical? We’ve got you covered with Fraser Fir Christmas Trees ranging from 4’ to 10’ tall! Why Fraser Firs? Grown sustainably by the Jones Family in North Carolina, just over the mountain. Native to the Southern Appalachians, these
- [Is It PEE-can or puh-CAHN? The Debate Over the Correct Pronunciation](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/is-it-pee-can-or-puh-cahn-the-debate-over-the-correct-pronunciation/) - Pecan vs Pecan vs Pecan. When it comes to pecans, the debate over pronunciation is as rich as the pie itself. Is it puh-CAHN or PEE-can? Linguists, historians, and pie lovers alike have opinions—but the true story of this word goes much deeper, tracing back to Indigenous languages and cultures. Dr. Michael Migizi Sullivan, an
- [Thanksgiving Savings Are Here!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/thanksgiving-savings-are-here/) - Promotion Announcement: Thanksgiving Savings on Mary’s Farm Turkeys! We’re excited to offer a special 5% discount on Mary’s Farm Free Range Whole Turkeys and Organic Whole Turkeys from now until Thanksgiving! 🦃 Free Range Whole Birds: Now 5% off Organic Whole Birds: Now 5% off Stock up now! Not only are these turkeys a great
- [8 Creative Party Ideas for Hosting Friends and Family](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/8-creative-party-ideas-for-hosting-friends-and-family/) - 8 Creative Party Ideas for Hosting Friends and Family Planning a party? Make your gathering unforgettable with these eight fun and unique ideas! Whether you’re hosting for the holidays, celebrating a special occasion, or just gathering for some quality time, these creative setups will leave your guests raving. 1. Coffee Bar Kick things off with Looking for fresh party inspiration? These 8 creative ideas for hosting a party, including a donut wall and beer float bar, will make your event unforgettable!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-39/) - Annual Report and Annual Meeting Recap On Saturday, December 2nd, we held our Annual Meeting to share information about the financial condition of Three Rivers Market for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, which ran from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. This message contains a summary of our presentation as well as our Annual Report, which can
- [Why Supporting Your Local Co-op Matters](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-supporting-your-local-co-op-matters/) - Why Supporting Your Local Co-op Matters At Three Rivers Market, we believe that every dollar you spend at our co-op creates a ripple effect that benefits our entire community. By choosing to shop local, you’re not just buying groceries—you’re making a conscious decision to support local farmers, promote environmental sustainability, and strengthen the bonds within
- [Winter Harvest Guide](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/winter-harvest-guide/) - Winter Harvest Guide: Here are 6 Seasonal Produce and Where They Come From Winter may seem like a quieter time for fresh produce, but there’s still plenty of seasonal goodness available to brighten your table. At Three Rivers Co-Op, we’re thrilled to feature local and organic produce that’s at its best between now and the
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-51/) - We have exciting news! For the first time in three years, Three Rivers Market can report a profit for fiscal year 2023-2024. Our General Manager, Fadi Aboush, and our amazing staff have worked hard to achieve this, while maintaining our commitment to paying every employee a living wage and offering monthly discounts to our members.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-50/) - October is National Co-op Month, and this year’s theme is “The Future is Cooperative”. The Three Rivers Board is holding our annual retreat on October 13th, and this will be the perfect opportunity to reflect on where we want our cooperative to go over the next few years, and what role we want our market
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-49/) - Like freshly stocked Three Rivers Market shelves, this month’s Board News contains a smorgasbord of new stuff for you to enjoy! You can read about the first impression TRM made on a self-proclaimed grocery nerd, hear from a past Board member who had something encouraging to say about participating in democracy at your co-op, learn
- [Reach out to us on Google Voice!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/reach-out-to-us-on-google-voice/) - Three Rivers Market now has a Google Voice phone number! You can text directly from your phone to (865) 210-8518 We look forward to hearing from you!
- [Phone is working again!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/phone-is-working-again/) - Our primary phone number, (865) 525-2069 is operational once again.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-48/) - This month we’d like to share a recap of our Annual Member Picnic, some responses to questions we’ve received from members recently, and an invitation to run for the Board. MEMBER PICNIC RECAP In 1970, Ivan Racheff donated the property at 1943 Tennessee Avenue, located in the Lonsdale neighborhood of Knoxville, to the Tennessee
- [Inventory July 2, 2024](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inventory-july-2-2024/) - We will be opening at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 2nd due to taking inventory.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-47/) - Interested in getting more involved in the governance of Three Rivers Market? This month we invite members to attend our annual Member Picnic and to consider running for a seat on the Board. Upcoming Election Three Board seats are up for election each year. Interested candidates must attend a meeting (register here) in July, August,
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-46/) - In April, the Board of Directors met at the Birdhouse Neighborhood Center for our Spring Retreat, during which we established our governance priorities for the upcoming fiscal year beginning in July. We began the day with an orientation presented by an Employee & Labor Relations Consultant who has worked closely with Three Rivers Market since
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-45/) - What does community mean to you? What does your answer say about your values? Who is Three Rivers Market here for? And how do we create a common vision for the future of our co-op from the many diverse opinions of our members? These are just a few of the questions Three Rivers Market community
- [43rd Birthday Bash!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/43rd-birthday-bash/) - Saturday April 13th marks 43 years of serving our community! Come celebrate with exciting birthday discounts, raffles for TRM gift cards, free birthday cake, and more! See this month's newsletter for more details!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-44/) - SAVE THE DATE! Please mark your calendars for a special event featuring Jon Steinman, co-op leader and author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants. Jon will spend the evenings of Monday April 22, and Tuesday April 23, discussing the future of food co-ops and leading members
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-43/) - The Board of Directors is pleased to convene five committees this year, with participation of both Directors and members of the cooperative. We appreciate the willingness of members to contribute their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm for Three Rivers Market to our committees’ work. We would like to share the mission and purpose of each committee
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-42/) - We are pleased to share the appointment of Jackie Kittrell to seat 7 of the Board of Directors, which became vacant with the passing of Helen de Haven last summer. Jackie is the Executive Director of the Community Mediation Center (CMC), a nonprofit that provides mediation services to our community in Knox and surrounding counties,
- [ATTENTION MEMBERS AND PATRONS](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/attention-members-and-patrons/) - Good Morning! We hope you're having a cozy Snow Day! We are currently open, but there is a strong chance we will be closing early. Hurry in and grab your last minute items. And, keep an eye out for more updates!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-41/) - With the calendar year winding down, the Three Rivers Market Board spent its December meeting planning which committees would be chartered to achieve all the work planned for 2024, and the Board is asking for member participation on these committees. If you have an interest in serving on one of the committees, please click the
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-40/) - Governance Updates Our 2023 Election concluded on Saturday, December 2nd. We are pleased to announce the election of Alhen Drillich, Adam Hughes, and Kimberly Lomonaco. 17.1% of 3788 eligible electors voted in the election. We are actively seeking to appoint a former employee who is eligible for Board service to complete the remainder of a
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-38/) - At our November Board meeting, we welcomed many members who came to speak during our Member Forum and to observe our proceedings. We appreciate members’ participation in governance, which is crucial for our cooperative model to function as intended. Several questions raised by speakers at the forum center on suspicion of new leadership flouting product
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-37/) - Anyone can shop, anyone can join – this idea is a foundational value of Three Rivers Market, and this inclusive approach is an integral part of our identity. As is democratic member control. Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who can have a voice in setting policies and in making decisions, and Directors
- [We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/closed-thanksgiving-day/) - Three Rivers Market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, 2023
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-36/) - Dear Members of Three Rivers Market, In our most recent Board News post, we responded to member inquiries about the relationship between the Board of Directors and the General Manager. We encourage members to revisit that post, along with our policies, to better understand the foundation of members' governance of our co-op via an elected Board of Directors.
- [INVENTORY ANNOUNCEMENT !!!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/35394-2/) - WE WILL BE OPENING LATE ( at 10:30am ) on September 28th, 2023 !
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-35/) - This year's National Co-op Month theme is "Owning Our Identity." Co-ops empower their co-owners to establish a vision for the cooperative that is carried out operationally. So how does this work? Through a collaborative relationship between the Board of Directors and the General Manager. The Board and General Manager actively cultivate a relationship rooted in
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-34/) - Three Rivers Market isn't another profit-driven private business and membership isn't another subscription. Three Rivers was created to serve its members and community, not stockholders, and co-op members are its owners. Membership is more than just access to great shopping deals—your voice matters. Co-ops are democratically governed, meaning they're wholly dependent on informed and engaged
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-33/) - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to serve on the Board? Register to attend our August or September meeting to find out! By attending, you will get a first hand picture of Board service, and satisfy the requirement that each candidate must attend a meeting prior to the October election. Three
- [Nourishing Change](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-2/) - In June, we will be collecting change for Grandparents as Parents. JULY 2023 PARTNER: GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS Click HERE to find out more about the Nourishing Change Program.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-32/) - The Three Rivers Market Annual Picnic was held at Ivan Racheff House & Gardens & Arboretum, located in the Lonsdale neighborhood, on Saturday, June 17th, with lovely weather to highlight the peaceful beauty of the historic natural surroundings. Those in attendance not only enjoyed a relaxing celebration of and with our co-op community, but also
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-31/) - When one becomes a member of Three Rivers Market co-op, they accept certain responsibilities. No, I don't mean putting your shopping cart back when you're done - although, we all thank you for doing so. I mean the responsibilities of ownership. Our co-op is a democratically controlled organization, which means all members bear a duty
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-30/) - Spring is a time for new growth after the dormancy of winter. Such was the collective expectation of TRM’s Board of Directors at this year’s spring retreat. The retreat was a two-part series with the first portion being a remote session facilitated by Thane Joyal of Columinate (a national consulting co-op). The Board hoped to
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-28/) - Democracy at Our Co-op Food co-ops value open-door democracy. For us, it's a matter of fundamental principles: First, membership is open to all. Second, democratic member-control is the way we govern. The promise of democratic control is a big deal in a grocery store. Many of us joined Three Rivers Market because we wanted an
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-29/) - Our new meeting location is at the Cansler YMCA, which is located at 616 Jessamine Street. Facility parking is ample, and the meeting room is on the ground floor. The room is well lit and provides good visibility for all who attend. Further, our selection of this space recognizes the service that the Cansler YMCA,
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-26/) - How do we envision the Three Rivers Market, Knoxville’s Community Food Co-op? For some it is their local grocery. For some it is a place they trust to provide the best local produce, their wellness center and favorite lunch spot. For others it is a community hub that provides an outlet for connection and purpose beyond the store
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-27/) - Here is a link to our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, a time of significant activity for Three Rivers Market. Our cooperative hired a new General Manager for the first time in over 20 years; negotiated and implemented a collective bargaining agreement with employees; and continued to adjust to the shifting conditions of the
- [Announcing the Nourishing Change Recipients for January - June 2023](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/https-www-threeriversmarket-coop-wp-content-uploads-2023-01-announcing-the-nourishing-change-recipients-for-january-june-2023-for-posting-pdfannouncing-the-nourishing-change-recipients-for-january-j/)
- [Nourishing Change Web Form](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-web-form/)
- [Inventory Hours](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inventory-hours/) - To Our Valued Customers, On Saturday, October 1, 2022, Three Rivers Market will open at 10:00 AM. The delayed opening is necessary to allow our Team to conduct inventory counts. We value your patronage and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you, Management Store Hours on Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- [Message from the Board of Directors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/message-from-the-board-of-directors/) - Dear Members, We're writing to share that we are aware of recent social media activity regarding our co-op. We are working to evaluate and address concerns that have been raised and are seeking third-party input. We expect all to interact and cooperate with each other free of prejudice. We do not tolerate disrespect directed toward
- [Applying for the Board Election](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/33880-2/) - Applying for the Board Election We hope that you are deciding to run for the Board of Directors in the upcoming election this fall. Once voting begins, your application will be posted on the website for voters to read. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the application process: 1.
- [Call to Run - 2022 Board of Directors Election](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/call-to-run-2022-board-of-directors-election/) - CALL TO RUN! This is the time of year when we start calling on our active members to run for seats on the co-op’s Board of Directors. You are ELIGIBLE to run for one of the three seats opening this year IF: 1. you have been a member of the co-op for a year or
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-25/) - Ask not what your co-op can do for you; ask what you can do for your co-op. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but when you make the decision to become a member of Three Rivers Market, you can contribute to its wellness in various ways. As a member of Three Rivers Market you are
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-22/) - COOPERATIVES IN ACTION Last October, we joined cooperatives nationwide to celebrate National Co-op Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted and proven way to do business and build community. As a member of Three Rivers Market, you know the value of our cooperative and its impact on our community and we thank you
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-24/) - What another year it has been! The world and our region have continued to be challenged by a pandemic as well as social and economic disruption. Through the uncertainties, Three Rivers Market has remained strong and been a beacon of reliability to those it serves. The deep roots anchoring the success of our Cooperative have
- [A Better Way of Doing Business](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/a-better-way-of-doing-business/) - As a member of the Three Rivers Market cooperative, you are a co-owner with equity in the business of the cooperative, governance rights, and responsibilities of ownership. One of the biggest responsibilities a member can take on is serving on the board of directors for your cooperative. As a member of the board, you have
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-20/) - I am so thankful to you, the co-owners of TRM, for the opportunity to serve on our Board of Directors for the past 5 years and as the Board Chair the past year. It has been my sincere pleasure to be part of such a continually dynamic, excellent team. Truly, I love The Co-op. It
- [BOARD NEWS](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-21/) - Welcome to our new Board Members for 2021-2023! Kimberly Lomonaco Valerie Woodings Damian Zannini
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-19/) - Three Rivers Market experienced significant unanticipated sales growth during Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 that accelerated with the onset of the pandemic in our region. The superb managers and staff adapted to an unprecedented operational challenge with the ingenuity, fortitude, and unwavering commitment that over the years have established Three Rivers Market as a cornerstone of
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-17/) - Are you passionate about Three Rivers Market? Are you dedicated to our cooperative and our goal of being a sustainable center of commerce that exists to benefit our members by creating and nourishing a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community? Are you curious about the governance of our cooperative? Take action today and
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-18/) - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Randall Reagan to Seat 2 of the 2020 Board of Directors; this seat has been vacant since our uncontested election in 2019. As an engaged co-owner for more than 20 years, he brings a demonstrated commitment to the success of Three Rivers Market. We look forward to
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-16/) - During the week of June 8th, several Board members attended the virtual Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) conference. Jacqueline Arthur, General Manager of Three Rivers Market, presented in a session titled "Successful Food Co-ops: Thriving in a Post-COVID World." Other topics covered during the conference were e-commerce, responding to an economic downturn, adaptive governance, and diversity and
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-15/) - To begin, I would like to say thank you to you, our co-owners. Your support and cooperative spirit during the past three months have been remarkable. We remain grateful to our outstanding management team and staff for their steadfastness and continued innovation. The store feels safe, clean, and well-stocked for our community. The board remains
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-14/) - In May, the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors will once again conduct its monthly meeting via video conference due to ongoing Covid-19 precautions. Any member who would like to attend the meeting or address the board during the Member Forum can send a request to the board email: board@threeriversmarket.coop. (General questions or concerns may
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-13/) - On behalf of the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors and co-owners, I want to express sincere gratitude to our General Manager and all of our Co-op employees. We see you all working so diligently to ensure that we have a clean, well-stocked place to gather food and needed supplies. We see your thoughtfulness and
- [Announcing how we'll be Nourishing Change in our community in the next 6 months!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/announcing-how-well-be-nourishing-change-in-our-community-in-the-next-6-months/) - In January, we will be collecting change to give food to the hungry Objective: To raise $7,000 to provide hot meals and basic necessities to the homeless and marginalized in our community Partner: A Place at the Table A Place at the Table provides hot meals to over 200 people each week. They strive to enhance the self-worth and dignity of those
- [Grand Opening!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/grand-opening/) - The Salvage Shop Revival, 619 N Broadway. Saturday, January 25, 10 AM
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-12/) - Message from Outgoing TRM Board Chair, Dave Penegar Thank you to the co-owners/membership and fellow directors of Three Rivers Market for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for the past 6 years! It has truly been my pleasure to be a part of our Cooperative through volunteering for board service, and I
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-11/) - 2019 Election Update! Three Rivers Market seeks Board Candidates who are dedicated to the cooperative and its mission and who understand and will contribute to the task of governance. Desirable qualities include: Visionary, conceptual thinker – able to envision an alternative future and to put small considerations into a perspective guided by a larger view.
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-10/) - It's Election Season! Three Rivers Market is seeking qualified candidates to run for a 3-year term on the Board of Directors. All prospective candidates MUST attend a Board meeting. Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. is the final opportunity to attend a Board meeting before the Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 9:00
- [Functional and beautiful natural landscaping](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/functional-and-beautiful-natural-landscaping/) - Want to know what we have growing on site? Check out Gardner Monaco Design's website: https://www.gardnermonaco.com/native-plants-at-trm
- [2019 Board of Directors Election – Run for the Board!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-2019-board-of-directors-election-run-for-the-board/) - Three Rivers Market is seeking qualified candidates to run in the 2019 Board of Directors Election. Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help us create and nourish a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community for our nearly 10,000 co-owners! Three of the nine seats on the Board are up for election.
- [Call for Candidates](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/call-for-candidates/) - Three Rivers Market is seeking Board Candidates who are dedicated to the cooperative and its mission and who understand and will contribute to the task of governance. Desirable qualities include: Visionary, conceptual thinker – able to envision an alternative future and to put small considerations into a perspective guided by a larger view. Connected to the
- [Nourishing Change: August](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-august/) - In August, we will be collecting change to improve the health of children and their families. Our goal is raise $7,000 to support holistic health and nutrition programs for children and adults in Knoxville’s Latino community through Centro Hispano de East Tennessee. Centro Hispano de East Tennessee is the cultural and educational hub for the
- [Local Flowers](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-flowers/) - One of our blessings living in the Tennessee Valley is a bouquet of summer flowers. Our flowers are truly a treat for all the senses, with multiple deliveries a week from local growers Sarah's Spice & Posies, Sugarfoot Flower Farm, and Little Mountain Flower Farm. There are many benefits to buying local flowers. They are
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-9/) - Reflections on the value of membership in Three Rivers Market... When I first moved to Knoxville in 2011, Three Rivers Market (TRM) was just taking up residence in its new location here on Central Avenue. At that time, the co-op had just navigated the challenges of moving the store to a new, larger location. By
- [Nourishing Change: July - December 2019](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-july-december-2019/) - Announcing how we will be Nourishing Change in our community for the next 6 months! In July, we will be collecting change to give food to the hungry • Objective: To raise $7,000 to provide free meals to people in need. • Partner: The Love Kitchen The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothing and emergency food
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-8/) - Three Rivers Market Board of Directors met for our spring retreat Saturday, April 6, 2019. In addition to setting the board’s agenda for the upcoming year, we engaged in a great discussion about member linkage and increasing engagement from our members and the wider Knoxville community. Along with Dave Penegar’s report, we hope you enjoy
- [Three Rivers of the Co-op](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/three-rivers-of-the-co-op/) - Have you ever wondered why we are named Three Rivers Market? Most folks are familiar with the Tennessee River which flows through downtown Knoxville southward to Chattanooga and beyond. What you might not know is that the Tennessee is formed by the Holston and French Broad Rivers which flow from the Southern Appalachian Mountains and
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-3/) - Once again, Three Rivers Market is leading the way! The Board of Directors has recently made two innovative changes to our board policies that we would like to share with you. These revisions reflect an effort to put into policy current practices that we value. Over the past year, the Board has been considering creating
- [Nourishing Change Report](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-report-2/) - Our customers care deeply about the welfare of animals. During March, you donated $7,309.96 to the Humane Society of East Tennessee, supporting adoption of abandoned animals through operation of a no-kill shelter, vaccinations, and spay/neuter support! For April, you can donate your change at the register to the Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence, Inc. Donations
- [Local food is always in season!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/seasonal-resolution/) - Do you want to start eating healthier food? Fresh, locally-grown organic produce is the place to start and the co-op is the perfect place to find dark leafy greens like this beautiful organic kale grown by Hines Valley Farm in Loudon County. Need an easy jumping-off point? Try this Kale Chip recipe from Co-op Stronger
- [Let's celebrate foresight!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/thirty-eight/) - In 1981, some brave folks did the future a favor. They started a food co-op in Knoxville, Tennessee... Thirty-eight years later Three Rivers Market is still going strong, co-owned by nearly 10,000 Tennesseans. Thank you all creating and nourishing a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community!
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-2/) - Did you know Legos make great financial building blocks? I didn’t. I also didn’t know the first food cooperative opened in 1844. Thanks to the Cooperative Board Leadership Program 101, I am now equipped to serve you, members of the Three Rivers Market, as a newly elected director on the board. Cooperative Board Leadership Development
- [Nourishing Change Report](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-report/) - Nourishing Change is Three Rivers Market's monthly donation program through which we accept donations at our registers on behalf of a selected organization or project. Since the program’s start in April 2012, we’ve raised over $381,583.82 for 81 organizations. Throughout February, our amazing customers rounded up their change at the register for the Shora Foundation​,
- [Seeds for Spring](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/seeds-for-spring/) - It's seed starting time in East Tennessee!!! Whether you are just starting out as a garden newbie or you are a certified, seasoned, two-green-thumb pro, Three Rivers Market has exceptional organic and heirloom seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Check out the UT Institute of Agriculture 2019 Tennessee Home
- [2019 Guacamole Bowl Winner](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/2019-guacamole-bowl-winner/) - Three Rivers Market held our first Guacamole Bowl this past weekend. We challenged our Produce and Deli departments to put their guacamole head-to-head to see which was the customer's favorite. Customers sampled Deli's Guacamole Dip and Produce's Fiesta Guacamole and customers voted by purchasing their favorite. Co-op customers purchased over 100 lbs of guacamole this
- [Board News - January 2019](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-january-2019/) - A new year, a new board! Thank you to all co-owners who participated in the 2018 election for Three Rivers Market Board of Directors. Congratulations to our newest Directors--Amanda Womac, Elizabeth Gentry, and Joy Wilson--who were seated at the December board meeting. We are lucky to have Three Rivers Market co-owners who are willing to volunteer
- [Nourishing Change at the Co-op!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-at-the-co-op/) - As we enter the second week of February don't forget to round up your change at the registers for this month's Nourishing Change organization, the Shora Foundation. Throughout February, your donations will provide healthy food options for children in East Knoxville. Our goal is for donations to support a community garden and supply weekly backpack
- [Cardboard Trays for Dogs & Cats](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/cardboard-trays-for-dogs-cats/) - Three Rivers Market is committed to green business practices. As part of our recycling program, we also donate cardboard trays to Young Williams Animal Center who uses them for pet bedding & litter boxes! Kristen loads up her car a few times a week with these trays which means that cardboard gets another use and
- [Nourishing Change](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/nourishing-change-5/) - Announcing how we'll be Nourishing Change in our community in the next 6 months! In January, we will be collecting change to give food to the hungry Objective: To raise $6,000 to provide free groceries to 400 people in need.Partner: Smokey’s Pantry – A FISH Hospitality Pantry on the UT Campus Smokey’s Pantry provides easily
- [2018 Election Results](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/2018-election-results/) - Welcome to the Board of Directors! Amanda Womac Elizabeth Gentry Joy Wilson
- [Non-GMO Project](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/non-gmo-project/) - Three Rivers Market is a continued supporter of the Non-GMO Project! Read more to find out what they do: "Non-GMO Project Verified products go through a rigorous evaluation process for every ingredient. Major GMO risk ingredients which include: Alfalfa, Canola, Corn (except popcorn), Cotton, Papaya, Soy, Sugar beet, and Zucchini/Yellow summer squash are tested to
- [Support Co-ops!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/support-co-ops/) - October is co-op month! Support co-ops at YOUR co-op! La Riojana olive oil comes from a co-op with just over 400 small scale farmers in Argentina. When you purchase Riojana olive oil you are not just purchasing a delicious ingredient to enjoy, you are casting a vote in favor of cooperative, fair trade businesses—and helping
- [Thinking about Diversity and Food Co-ops](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/thinking-about-diversity-and-food-co-ops/) - Three Rivers Market’s Board of Directors has been studying diversity and inclusion since spring 2016, and we hosted a discussion of diversity with members at the 2016 Annual Meeting in December. Three Rivers Market is also a supporter of CDS Consulting Co-op’s work exploring issues of racism and oppression. CDS recently released “Everyone Welcome? Personal
- [The co-op identity](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/the-co-op-identity/) - 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
- [Three Rivers Rescue](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/three-rivers-rescue/) - 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
- [Native Landscape](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/native-landscape/) - 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
- [BOARD NEWS](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-7/) - This year, the Board of Directors for Three Rivers Market will shift its annual all-day retreat from Spring to Fall to coincide with both calendar year planning and the introduction of newly elected Directors. As a result, your 2016 Board will participate in its second retreat to commune, strategize, and envision for the Ends and
- [Co-ops Grow Communities!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-ops-grow-communities/) - 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
- [Spencer Mountain Mennonite Farms](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/spencer-mountain-mennonite-farms/) - 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
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-6/) - It's that time of the year again and . . . WE WANT YOU! No, we’re not the U.S. Army. We are your friendly neighborhood Board of Directors at Three Rivers Market. Chances are, if you’re reading the Board News, you’re not only interested in the inner workings of your cooperative, but perhaps, you have
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-5/) - Board News On June 9th, 2016, Three Rivers Market’s Board of Directors and General Manager visited Weaver Street Market, a consumer and worker cooperative in Carrboro, North Carolina. The purpose of our trip was to learn more about “hybrid” or “solidarity” membership structures. Weaver Street was the first consumer grocery cooperative in the United States
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-4/) - Annual Cooperative Board Leadership Training 2016 Directors from cooperatives in 5 states, NC, FL, TN, GA, and KY, met in Asheville, NC for Cooperative Board Training 101 led by Joel Kopischke and Leadership Training led by Michael Healy, both facilitators from the Cooperative Development Services Consulting Co-op. January’s event was cancelled due to snow, and
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news/) - Over the course of 2015, your Board of Directors hosted a “Meet the Board” (MTB) event at Three Rivers Market every first Thursday of the month in 2015. During those events, you would have found us, your Board Directors, sitting at a table, often with a bit of enticing snacks like chocolate or chips. We
- [Board News November 2015](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-november-2015/) - As part of Board service, Directors of Three Rivers Market break into committees, groups of two to four, that enable us to efficiently accomplish yearly goals and convene on special interests. This year, we formed a Membership Linkage Committee to better understand our diverse membership and community of shoppers. To provide in-store Board presence and
- [Serve on the Board of Directors!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/serve-on-the-board-of-directors/) - Three Rivers Market needs hard working, energetic, and committed members willing serve the cooperative on the Board of Directors. Every year new Board members are elected to renew the link between what we do and the broader needs and interest of the community we serve. Directors are elected by members such as yourself for three-year
- [Your Co-op Needs You!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/your-co-op-needs-you/) - Three Rivers Market needs hard working, energetic, and committed members willing serve the cooperative on the Board of Directors. Every year new Board members are elected to renew the link between what we do and the broader needs and interest of the community we serve. Directors are elected by members such as yourself for three-year
- [Another Nourishing Change Record](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/another-nourishing-change-record/) - For the month of July you raised $5,634.24 for Ladies of Charity Summer Lunch Program, our Nourishing Change recipient! This was yet a new high for our Nourishing Change program! Ladies of Charity used this money to bring lunches to children who would otherwise not have lunch when school is out. Ladies of Charity expected
- [TRM Needs You!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/trm-needs-you/) - Three Rivers Market needs hard working, energetic, and committed members willing serve the cooperative on the Board of Directors. Every year new Board members are elected to renew the link between what we do and the broader needs and interest of the community we serve. Directors are elected by members such as yourself for three-year
- [Halfway through the month for Nourishing Change](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/halfway-through-the-month-for-nourishing-change-2/) - We are only halfway through the month and co-op shoppers you have already rounded up $2,658 for Go North Animal Transport Collaborative​! Thank you so much for this incredible generosity! Please continue to round up for the month of May for our Nourishing Change recipient which moves dogs from overcrowded shelters here in East TN
- [Meet the Board this Thursday!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/meet-the-board-this-thursday-4/) - Your Three Rivers Market Board of Directors would like to get to know you better! Throughout the year, at least two Directors will be available in the store to hear our member/owner interests and concerns, and answer questions on Cooperative governance. Visit our table, either inside or in front of the store (weather permitting) on:
- [Board Training - New Board Member Perspective](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-training-new-board-member-perspective/) - Every year, the TRM Board attends a full day of training sessions provided by CDS Consulting Co-op. One of the primary cooperative principles is cooperation among cooperatives[1], and CDS embodies this principle by helping food co-ops share their best practices with the larger network of cooperative organizations. This year's session was held a short ways
- [Join Our Rooster Roster](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/join-our-rooster-roster/) - When our selection of Flour Head bread and granola, and The Tomato Head hummus, tahnini, and pesto we carry have stoked your appetite for Southern cooked food, use our Rooster Roster to go directly to the source! Our Rooster Roster is an online tool that connects our customers to a member's local business, service, or
- [Reflection of a New Board Member](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/reflection-of-a-new-board-member/) - I’m coming up on a year as a Board Member of Three Rivers Market and several things have been reconfirmed during this time: 1. Knoxville is a great community, 2. Three Rivers is a great community resource, and 3. You get out of any organization what you put in. Over the past year, it feels
- [Become A Member](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/become-a-member/) - Member Discount Days, Thursday through Sunday, Oct 16th- 19th, are the ideal time to become a co-op member or re-new your co-op membership! Purchase your membership then take 10% off one entire purchase! Our co-op is open to all shoppers, but membership has so many benefits, including Member Discount Days four times a year, 10%
- [Why I Serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve-7/) - I serve because I love being part of Knoxville's growing local movement. -Allyn Richardson Only 10 days remain for prospective Board candidates to submit their applications.
- [Why I Serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve-6/) - I serve because the growth of Three Rivers Market will help make Knoxville resilient to the impact of global environmental change. -Jill Mikucki
- [Why I serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve-5/) - I serve so I can give back to a co-op that has served my family so well. -Allyn Richardson
- [Marcie Singleton Award Given to Three Rivers Market](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/marcie-singleton-award-given-to-three-rivers-market/) - We were honored to receive the Marcie Singleton Award from the East Tennessee Breastfeeding Coalition for our support of breastfeeding mothers and their families! We have taken the Breastfeeding Welcomed Here Pledge and we provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers might comfortably nurse anywhere in the store. Our goal is to create a breastfeeding
- [Why I Serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve-4/) - I serve because Three Rivers is an exciting, growing Co-op and I am proud to be a part of that growth. -Jill Mikucki
- [Why I Serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve-3/) - I just had hoped to be helpful to an organization I admire, admire because of its support for the local economy--including me--its commitment to better food, and its better treatment of staff. -John Ledbetter
- [Why We Serve on the Board...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-we-serve-on-the-board/) - 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
- [Why I Serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve-2/) - I serve because I care about the people in my community and believe safe, healthy food should be accessible to everyone. -Jill Mikucki
- [Why I Serve...](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/why-i-serve/) - 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
- [Bylaws Changes](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/bylaws-changes/) - On July 1, 2014, the Three Rivers Market Board made some important changes to the bylaws and established the required equity requirement to assure a sound level of capital funding for the cooperative. In the past, the Board has required purchase of at least one (1) $25 Membership Interest per year. Once a member had
- [UT Farmers Market](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/ut-farmers-market-3/) - 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
- [Cascades of Diversity](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/cascades-of-diversity/) - 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
- [Board News, January 2014](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-january-2014/) - Congratulations to the new officers for the Three Rivers Market Board for 2014. They are: Chair, Kim Davis; Vice-Chair, John Ledbetter; and Secretary/Treasurer, Allyn Richardson. These officers will be joining our new Board members (Fiona McAnally, Jill Mikucki, and Dave Penegar), General Manager Jacqueline Arthur, and numerous other food cooperative representatives from our region at
- [Board News December 2013 - ](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-december-2013/) - Election News & Congratulations Hearty accolades, fond farewells and financial success mark the end of 2013 for Three Rivers Market. First things first: Congratulations to our three new Directors! Jill Mikucki Fiona McAnally Dave Penegar Attracting and electing a dedicated Board of Directors ensures inspired leadership and a solid connection with our membership. This year’s
- [May-June Board Blog](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/may-june-board-blog/) - On a rainy Saturday in a roomy cabin on a hillside overlooking the Smokies, your Board of Directors gathered this May to envision the world we wish to live in. They call it a retreat, but don’t imagine us rocking away, musing peacefully on a sunlit southern porch. The retreat is a cross between a
- [Tips for Eating Local](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/tips-for-eating-local/) - There are many benefits to shopping and eating local - getting fresher produce, supporting local, sustainable, agriculture, strengthening your local economy, and lessening your environmental impact - to name a few. Check out these tips from Co+op, stronger together about getting the best value when eating local. From CSA's and Farmers Markets to seasonal produce
- [Breastfeeding Welcomed Here](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/breastfeeding-welcomed-here/) - Three Rivers Marketing has signed the "Breastfeeding Welcomed Here" Pledge vowing that we will "provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers are able to sit anywhere and enjoy a friendly attitude from staff, management, and other customers while breastfeeding." Learn more about the pledge here and here.
- [Local and Independent](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-and-independent/) - Noted thinker and agrarian Wendell Berry is a prolific writer whose prescient essays get at the complexity and importance of growing a just and healthy economy. The quotation above, from his essay The Idea of a Local Economy (which you can read in its entirety here), gets at the heart of what separates Three Rivers Market
- [Award Winning!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/award-winning/) - We've been in our new building for over a year now, but we haven't gotten over our enthusiasm for its great design. A panel of nationally renowned architects agreed and recently awarded Studio 4 Design, the firm responsible for the design of our building, both the Design Excellence Award and the People’s Choice Award (voted on by all
- [Board News- First edition!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/board-news-first-edition/) - Greetings! Welcome to the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors blog. That's a mouthful, isn't it? Let's just call it Board News. This blog represents an opportunity for the Board to communicate with the Three Rivers Market community. And what a community it is! The beautiful new store has been open for just over a
- [Wendell Berry on Local Economy](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/wendell-berry-on-local-economy/) - Below are quotations from an excerpt from an essay by Wendell Berry published by Orion magazine in 2009. It is posted here with permission from Counterpoint Press. The Idea of a Local Economy 'The idea of a local economy rests upon only two principles: neighborhood and subsistence..." BY WENDELL BERRY Published in the Winter 2001 issue of Orion magazine

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- [may2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/may2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Wellness Department Your Opinion, Please We appreciate all your feedback so that we may offer you more of what you like and enjoy! WELLNESS SURVEY Learn about our Product Standards here. Reminder: Co-op members are eligible to place special orders for
- [june2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/june2023_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Come visit us at SOKNO PRIDE!June 10 from 1PM - 6PM We'll be accepting donations at the co-op and at our booth for Knox Pride Vocational Center's Food Pantry. Accepted donations: Non-perishable food items, hygiene items & feminine care items. We'll be
- [2026 Board of Directors Election](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/board-of-directors-election/) - Three Rivers Market seeks Board Candidates who are dedicated to the cooperative and its mission and who understand and will contribute to the task of governance. The 2026 Election will begin on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026. Instructions on how to vote will be emailed to all eligible voters. Eligible voters are members of the co-op
- [2026 Board of Directors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/board-of-directors/) - Leah Smith Seat 1, Term: By appointment, through 2028 Lead Bartender, J.C. Holdway Restaurant, 2022-present B.A., Literature, Franklin & Marshall College M.F.A., Drama, New School University Mariah Lawrence Seat 2, Term: By appointment, through 2028 COO/Partner, Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee, 2012-present VP/Partner, Bill’s Boats, 2024-present Bachelors in Business - Eastern KY University, 2012 Seat
- [Nourishing Change](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/nourishing-change/) - Nourishing Change is our monthly donation program through which we accept donations at our registers on behalf of a local organization or project. Since the program's start in April 2012, we've raised over $889,799.13 for more than 130 non-profit organizations. June 2026 Partner: The One Five Grocery Click here to find out how to become a
- [Produce](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/produce/) - In our Produce department you'll find only the freshest, cleanest, most delicious fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, juices and dressings. All of Three Rivers Market's produce is organically or naturally-grown —no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, no irradiation, and no genetic engineering — and most of it is USDA Certified Organic. Farms that are not certified are
- [Product Standards](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/product-standards/) - Three Rivers Market Product Standards by Department PRODUCE Fresh, organic, natural, local Three Rivers Market maintains close relationships with local and regional farmers to provide the best-tasting, freshest produce possible. Seasonal produce at fair prices is emphasized to keep costs low and reduce waste. Even when local organic and local naturally grown produce is not available,
- [Board Policies](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/policies/) - Below is the link to our Board policies: Board of Directors Policy Register About Policy Governance The Three Rivers Market Board operates using the Policy Governance* model, which was developed to allow Boards to maintain accountability for organizational performance while focusing on providing visionary leadership around our 'big-picture' mission. With the recognition that delegation is
- [Local Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/meat-fish-and-seafood/local-vendors/) - We are pleased to know, work with and sell products from the following local producers. Clinch View Farm Clinch View Farm is a family affair, run by Rachel Perrin and her dad Steve, just over the county line in Grainger County, Tennessee. Steve and Rachel have a deep affection for their family land and the
- [Inside The Store](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/) - Welcome to Three Rivers Market, Tennessee’s first and only food cooperative. We are open from 8 AM to 8 PM everyday but Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day, with limited hours on New Year's Day (12 noon - 8 PM). The store will close at 6 PM on days with Board Meetings. We are a genuinely-local,
- [previous_newsletters](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/previous_newsletters/) - March 2026 ~ February 2026 ~ January 2026 ~ December 2025 ~ November 2025 ~ October 2025 ~ September 2025 ~ August 2025 ~ July 2025 ~ June 2025 ~ May 2025 ~ April 2025 ~ MARCH 2025 ~ February 2025 ~ January 2025 ~ December 2024 ~ November 2024 ~ OCTOBER 2024
- [march2026_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/march2026_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser PRODUCE NEWS If you need some extra nutrients in a “pinch,” microgreens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Consuming them helps boost immunity and lower blood pressure. They have also been shown to reduce inflammation, manage Type 2 diabetes, and improve
- [february2026_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/february2026_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser NEW IN PRODUCE! 3 Pajaritos and Care of the Earth Community Farm were created by and are run by Megan and Lalo Allen-Lazaro.Megan was born and raised in east Tennessee and has farmed organically for over twenty years, and
- [Catering](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/deli/catering/) - We offer an array of Deli Platters available year-round as well as your favorite Sandwiches, Baked Goods, and Grab-and-Go items. Whether you are looking for something substantial or sweet we have a variety of choices. Our Deli uses the finest ingredients to achieve the freshest taste. Organic grains, beans, pasta, and nuts are used in
- [Product Recalls](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/product-recalls/) - RECALL NOTICE - jANUARY 10, 2026 Sea Moss Gel Superfood Products (click here for details)
- [Board Meetings](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/meetings/) - NEXT MEETING: August 24, 2026 Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 North Broadway, Knoxville TN 37917 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Members of the co-op are welcome to attend Board meetings! Register by 3 PM on Wednesday before the meeting by
- [january2026_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/january2026_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser This January our Wellness Department is inviting you to “rise and shine” in the New Year with a department-wide Buy One Get One free sale! This means BOGO deals on 78 items throughout 12 brands including favorites like Garden
- [ANNUAL MEETING](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/annual-meeting/) - The Annual Meeting of the members of our co-op is held the first week in December. The purpose of this meeting is to report the condition of our cooperative’s business, Three Rivers Market, at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30. Read the FY 24-25 Annual Report here. Click here to read the
- [Values and Principles](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/values-and-principles/) - Cooperative Values Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. Cooperative principles The cooperative principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice. 1st Principle:
- [Deli](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/deli/) - Our Deli features a Hot Bar, Salad Bar, Soups, and Grab & Go case with prepared foods, salads, and entrees available by the pound, with many Made In-House. All salads not Made In-House are National Co+op Grocers approved. At our Hot Meals and Fresh Salad Bar you can enjoy our seasonally prepared food and fresh
- [december2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/december2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Consider the co-op for gift ideas for your friends and family! We also have a selection of curated cookbooks, assorted 2026 calendars, Now brand essential oil diffusers and gift cards. Try Channel Islands Co-op's recipe for Mulled Clementine Cider
- [november2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/november2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser It is November and the holiday season is fast approaching! With the days getting shorter and the temperatures getting cooler, it’s the time of year that people tend to cook and bake more. Maybe this tendency is the remnant of
- [Member Benefits](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/member-owner-benefits/) - CO-OWNERS CAN PLACE quick ORDERS A benefit of Three Rivers Market membership is a quick order service. Restrictions apply. Quick Orders are volume orders for items we carry in the store. For example, a full case of canned beans or a 25# bag of rice. Co-owners receive a 10% discount on volume orders. CO-OWNERS
- [october2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/october2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser WELLNESS UPDATE Have you heard the buzz surrounding shilajit but are unsure what it is or what it is used for?
- [september2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/september2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser WELLNESS UPDATE The Wellness department is pleased to announce the addition of the Ursa Major line of skin care to
- [august2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/august2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser WELLNESS UPDATE Magnesium is having a moment. Sales for magnesium products have increased dramatically at Three Rivers Market over the
- [january2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/january2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! News for co-op members January 2023 View this email in your browser In Memoriam We wish to acknowledge and honor the recent passing of Chris Bottorff, our co-worker and friend. Originally from Indiana, Chris joined the co-op as our Produce Manager in 2016 from Bloomingfoods
- [february2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/february2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser We'd like to hear from YOU! Cold winter days are a great time for warm, comforting meals. In an effort to offer you more of what you like and enjoy, please take our Hot Bar/Salad Bar survey with a
- [About Three Rivers Market](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/) - Three Rivers Market is a co-op. We are named after the confluence of the Holston and French Broad Rivers on the eastern edge of the City of Knoxville. These two rivers flow from the Southern Appalachian mountains and combine to form the third river, the Tennessee River, which travels south to Chattanooga and dips into
- [july2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/july2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Hanna's Inc (TN Bean) "Here at Hanna’s Inc (TN Bean), we strive to make each sip wonderful. We use fresh
- [Local Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/grocery/local-vendors/) - AUNT NAZZIRA auntnazirrakitchen.com Aunt Nazzira's authentic hummus in Knoxville, Tennessee has quickly become a classic. Aunt Nazzira's mission is to create and offer authentic, homestyle hummus, driven by a desire to find and replicate the taste and texture of real, traditional, Egyptian hummus. BAKE THAT DOUGH bakethatdough.com Bake That Dough is a local bakery dedicated
- [june2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/june2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser New Vendor: Special Growers In 2010, a few parents of special needs young adults were hit with a question, “What’s next
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/employment-opportunities/) - ENTER THIS AREA AT YOUR OWN RISK! No kidding! You may just find yourself spending 5, 10, or 20+ years at Three Rivers Market. Maybe even a whole career. Is it really that great? You bet it is! We’re local, independent, and have been serving East Tennessee since 1981. We specialize in local, organic, and
- [Bakery](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/bakery/) - Made-In-House. Made with Love. Our bakery case is bursting with sweet and savory goodness, baked fresh, right here at Three Rivers Market! From morning muffins to afternoon cookies and everything in between, we’re proud to offer a wide variety of treats that fit your lifestyle. You'll find plenty of vegan and gluten-sensitive options (made with
- [Bulk Buying](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/bulk-buying/) - How to Buy Bulk at Three Rivers Market (And Why You’ll Love It) If you’ve ever peeked into the bulk section at Three Rivers Market and thought, “What do I even do here?”—don’t worry, you’re not alone. Buying in bulk might seem intimidating at first, but it’s actually one of the easiest, most sustainable, and
- [may2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/may2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Floral Sale and Plant Sale! 20% off any bouquet or plant starter. May 10 & 11 Look for additional specials from TRM's Meat Department for Mother's Day, Slider Day, Memorial Day and more! Keep an eye out for Cock-A-Doodle Deals
- [april2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/april2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Urban Moonshine Despite the reference to Southern Appalachian corn liquor, Urban Moonshine is a company that offers a variety of certified organic herbal remedies. From digestive bitters and immune support syrups to mood and sleep support tinctures, Urban Moonshine provides an array
- [Local Food Guide](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/) - Three Rivers Market is a local, independent business and our Local Food Guide is committed to supporting other local, independent businesses! Inside the Store you will find information on the highest quality local farms and vendors! We have been connecting East Tennesseans to local food for nearly 43 years! Use the menu to the left
- [Free Mason Jar Give Away](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/masonjars/) - Join Us for a Mason Jar Giveaway with 4th & Glass Recycling Co. Are you passionate about sustainability and reducing waste? We have exciting news for you! On Saturday, March 29th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, 4th & Glass Recycling Co. is hosting a Mason Jar Giveaway at Three Rivers Co-op! Why Mason Jars?
- [march2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/march2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Spring is near... and it’s time to start your gardens and enjoy the bounty of blooms! This year Three Rivers Market welcomes three new women-owned businesses. Heather Garland of Sunnyside Farms will be providing the co-op with organic plant
- [Our Farmers](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/produce/our-farmers/) - DUANE GIBSON JR. - GIBSON BERRY FARM, GREENE COUNTY https://www.facebook.com/GibsonBerryFarm/ The Gibson Farm has been family owned and operated since 1991. The farm consisted of chickens, goats, fruit orchards and vegetable garden. In 1998 the blueberry orchard was planted as a family project. In 2011 a tornado came through Camp Creek and wiped out the
- [february2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/february2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Root Vegetables & Tubers Perfect for hearty stews or roasted on the side, root vegetables and tubers are a winter staple. While most are available year-round, they are abundant in the cooler months. Root vegetables (carrots, turnips, beets) are anchors in the
- [january2025_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/january2025_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Citrus season is in full swing during the month of January! Stop by the Produce Department to choose from the abundance of seasonal citrus while they last. Basic varieties like Navel and Valencia oranges or grapefruit are tastier and more
- [Three Rivers Market BLOG](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/three-rivers-market-blog/)
- [december2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/december2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Early Winter fruits are here! We currently have a beautiful selection of pears, pomegranates and persimmons. Citrus season is right around the corner with new varieties arriving weekly. 'Tis the gift giving season! This time of the year can
- [november2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/november2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser FALL NATIVE PLANT SALES November is a great month for planting perennials in East Tennessee! Check out our selection of true native cultivars, responsibly grown or rescued by Overhill Gardens, Riverdale Nursery and Native Plant Rescue Squad. Stop by
- [Local Cheeses](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/cheese/local-cheeses/) - We’re proud to carry cheeses from the following local producers: Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese, Austin, KY kennyscheese.com Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese has been producing cheeses using Old World, handmade techniques since 1998. Kenny’s cows are raised on the farm from birth, ensuring complete control over the finished product, including a high-quality, great-tasting milk. The entire cheesemaking
- [Local Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/wellness/local-vendors/) - Ancient Nutrition ancientnutrition.com Ancient Nutrition is rooted in our founders’ own personal health journeys and a desire to make history’s most powerful superfoods accessible to everyone. But what started as a mission to create high-quality supplements – ones informed by ancient wisdom, backed by modern science and that the world had never seen before –
- [Local Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/general-merchandise/local-vendors/) - Gardner Monaco Design gardnermonaco.com Gardner Monaco Design designs ecologically & aesthetically rich landscape systems that balance functional needs with broader goals of increasing biodiversity, maximizing resilience, & reflecting regional character. It also produces greeting cards of native flora and fauna of East Tennessee designed by Leah Gardner. These cards are their way of sharing the
- [october2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/october2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser FALL PLANTS UPDATE! Starting October 1, stop by our seasonal photo nook to the left of the store featuring strawbales, mums and the TRM and fall banners! Tag #threeriversmarket in your social media posts throughout the month to be entered
- [september2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/september2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Three Rivers Market Board of Directors Like freshly stocked Three Rivers Market shelves, this month's Board News contains a smorgasbord of new stuff for you to enjoy! You can read about the first impression TRM made on a self-proclaimed
- [Grocery Stores](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/grocery-stores/) - Three Rivers Market is a local, independent grocery store that has been connecting East Tennesseans with local foods since 1981. Below is our list of other local, independent grocery stores we know support the local food economy in our area-- so let's support them! A small disclaimer: Local is not synonymous with organic, pesticide-free, hormone-free,
- [august2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/august2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Three Rivers Market Board of Directors This month we’d like to share a recap of our annual Member Picnic, some responses to questions we’ve received from members recently, and an invitation to run for the Board. Click here to
- [National Cooperative Grocers](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/national-cooperative-grocers/) - Three Rivers Market is a member-owner of National Co+op Grocers (NCG), a business services cooperative for retail food co-ops located throughout the United States. NCG represents 164 food co-ops operating over 230 stores in 39 states with combined annual sales of nearly $2.6 billion and over 1.3 million consumer-owners. NCG helps unify natural food co-ops
- [july2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/july2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser NOTES FROM THE WELLNESS DEPARTMENT 'Tis the season for the great outdoors! Whether you are going hiking or camping, having a backyard barbeque with your friends and family or taking a picnic to the park, make sure to protect
- [june2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/june2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser STORE UPDATE Greetings, Members, Customers, Vendors, and Business Partners of Three Rivers Market. We are pleased to inform you that Three Rivers Market recently underwent a re-inspection by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for food retail operations. We are proud to share
- [Governance](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/) - Three Rivers Market is cooperatively-owned by our Members and democratically governed by our Board of Directors. All Members have one vote regardless of the number of Membership Interests held. Each year, Members elect candidates to serve on the Board of Directors which is responsible for the governance of Three Rivers Market. Through the Board, the
- [Ride the Bus](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/ride-the-bus/) - You can reach Three Rivers Market on four Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) bus lines: #13, #20, #21, and #24. The #20 runs every hour and the others run every 30 minutes. Visit KAT to learn more. Shop and Ride Three Rivers Market is the only participant in KAT's Shop and Ride program. When you spend
- [may2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/may2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser On this International Workers Day, we express our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated Team Members who are the cornerstone of our Co-op. The hardworking teams in Grocery, Meat, Produce, Prepared Foods, Wellness, Member Customer Service, and Admin work diligently
- [april2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/april2024_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser All Dr. Bronner’s 32-ounce size liquid castile soaps will be on sale for $10.99 from April 2 – April 16 so come on in and stock up! A little bit goes a long way with these classic concentrated soaps that are made
- [march2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/march2024_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TE Want to read our previous newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Are you familiar with Aura Cacia? If not, then now is the perfect time to acquaint yourself with this brand of essential oils and related products since the entire Aura Cacia line will be ON SALE during the
- [february2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/february2024_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Want to read our previous newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Introducing the Co+op Deals App! The great deals you love in our printed sales flyer are now available on your smartphone. Browse deals on the go, find information about our co-op (or nearby food co-ops when you’re traveling!) and
- [january2024_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/january2024_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser 'Tis the season…to boost the immune system! It’s that time of year when the flu and other viruses are circulating among us. Elderberry has been traditionally used to boost immunity and to help ward off illness. This berry is deep purple
- [august2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/august2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Refrigerated Dairy/Non-Dairy Yogurt, Kefir, Probiotics & Juices Your Opinion, Please We appreciate all your feedback so that we may offer you more of what you like and enjoy! REFRIGERATED DAIRY /NON-DAIRY YOGURT, KEFIR, PROBIOTICS & JUICES SURVEY Learn about
- [september2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/september2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Refrigerated - continued! TAKE THE SURVEY HERE We appreciate all your feedback so that we may offer you more of what you like and enjoy! Learn about our Product Standards. Staff Spotlight: Brooke Eaton Brooke grew up in a small eastern Kentucky
- [october2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/october2023_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT| Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Refrigerated Plant-Based Protein, Non-Dairy: Cheeses, Sour Cream, Dips, Spreads & Butters TAKE THE SURVEY HERE We appreciate all your feedback so that we may offer you more of what you like and enjoy! Learn about our Product Standards. HAPPY RETIREMENT! Randy
- [november2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/november2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other Newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Vegetarian & Vegan Roasts The Deli is now offering Hot Sandwiches! $8.99 each Classic Grilled Cheese - Can be made with Tofurky, Ham or Turkey TRM Cuban - Tender mojo pulled pork, smoked ham, chopped pickles, yellow mustard and Swiss
- [march2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/march2023_newsletter/) - Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Produce! Your Opinion, Please Spring is nigh and local produce season is coming our way! In an effort to offer you more of what you like and enjoy, please take our PRODUCE SURVEY Learn about our Produce Product Standards. There
- [july2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/july2023_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Refrigerated Dairy Milk/Non-Dairy Milk Your Opinion, Please We appreciate all your feedback so that we may offer you more of what you like and enjoy! REFRIGERATED DAIRY MILK/NON-DAIRY MILK SURVEY Learn about our Product Standards. Staff Spotlight: Lindy Terrell Lindy moved to Tennessee
- [april2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/april2023_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Meat, Fish & Seafood Your Opinion, Please We appreciate all your feedback so that we may offer you more of what you like and enjoy! MEAT, FISH & SEAFOOD SURVEY Keep the co-op in mind for your Easter Feasts! Featuring Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked
- [december2023_newsletter](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/december2023_newsletter/) - *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*Want to read our other newsletters? Find them HERE! View this email in your browser Vegetarian & Vegan Roasts STAFF SPOTLIGHT SARAH BUSH Sarah Bush joined Three Rivers Market as the Produce Department Manager this October. For two decades Knoxville’s Community Food Co-op has been an anchor for Sarah in an ever-changing city: enhancing
- [pimiento_cheese_recipe](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/pimiento_cheese_recipe/) - TRM's Pimiento Cheese Recipe Yield: 5 lbs. Prep time: about 20 minutes We made room for local vendor Blackberry Farm on our shelves by taking a step back from our own pimiento cheese production. We feel it's very important to support our local businesses. That being said, we want to have our TRM Pimiento Cheese
- [Travel & Transport](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/travel-transport/) - Fisher Tire Co. Bradley Fisher, Owner/ Manager fishertirenorth@hotmail.com 865-687-5121 Knoxville's family owned & operated tire store since 1948, with 3 locations. Move 4 Less Anthony Walker, Owner anthonywalker@knoxmove4less.com (865)765-9999 Local moving company specializing in apartment moving, piano moving, packing, and office relocation in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee Valley Bicycles Eric Ohlgren, Owner scott@tnvalleybikes.com 865-540-9979 We support
- [trm_and_other_recipes](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/trm_and_other_recipes/)
- [Principle Six (P6)](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/p6/) - Principle Six is: Small, Local, Cooperative. We believe that small, local, and cooperative producers are the backbone of healthy and sustainable regional food systems everywhere. Created by cooperatives, Principle Six (P6) ensures that your purchases directly support small farmers, cooperative and non-profit businesses, and local farmers and producers. Whether your money moves nine miles down
- [Retail & Shopping](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/retail-shopping/) - Borderland Tees Bob Riehl & Jenny Arthur, Owners & Chaplains jenny@borderlandtees.com Jenny: 865-363-4302, Bob: 865-414-7163 Borderland Tees is a community ministry in South Knoxville that funds itself by printing t-shirts and other items for community groups, churches, and businesses. Good quality custom tees are $6 each with a minimum of 36. Everything Mushrooms Inc. Bob
- [Community Supported Agriculture](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/community-supported-agriculture/) - Community Supported Agriculture or CSA is a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a local farm. Below are farms and small businesses with CSA drop offs in 2023 at Three Rivers Market: KNOX FARMS2FAMILIES CSA | KNOX County Contact: Marcie Yadon or Elizabeth Murphy Phone: 865-680-7935 or 865-803-2152 Email: marcie@knoxfarms2families.com
- [Farmers Markets](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/farmers-markets/) - A small disclaimer: Local is not synonymous with organic, pesticide-free, hormone-free, free range, humanely-raised, etc. If you’re looking for products that are sustainably produced, it’s a good idea to ask your vendor about the specific products to learn more. Clinton Farmers Market Thursdays, 9 am - 1 pm, mid-May - mid-October Clinton City Park, Downtown
- [Eateries and Bakeries](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/eateries-and-bakeries/) - Our Deli Department offers a wide array of meals and snacks made with fresh, local, organic ingredients. Choose from lunch and dinner at the hot bar, a fresh and healthy salad from the salad bar, or salads, sandwiches, and dips, our prepared foods feature local ingredients throughout the year. Below is our list of other
- [Food Trucks](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/food-trucks/) - Our Deli Department offers a wide array of meals and snacks made with fresh, local, organic ingredients. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Hot Bar, a fresh and healthy salad from the Salad Bar, or salads, sandwiches, and dips, our prepared foods feature local ingredients throughout the year. All are available for quick, on-the-go meals. Knoxville's Food
- [Clean & Green Business Practices](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/sustainability/) - Below is a list of some of the clean & green business practices at work in our store. indoor air quality MERV 13 Filters: We use MERV 13 filters in our HVAC system, which filter out bacteria, viruses, and microscopic allergens. Our filters are replaced during preventative maintenance service each quarter. UV Light Filtration System:
- [Become a Nourishing Change Recipient](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/nourishing-change/become-a-nourishing-change-recipient/) - Our Goal Three Rivers Market is committed to creating and nourishing a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community. To us, this means: Our local and cooperative economy is ethical, sustainable, and strong. Our community has access to healthy food. Our natural world is respected, protected, and restored. Our people are happy. The Nourishing
- [deli_menu_paused](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/deli_menu_paused/) - Please call us at (865) 252-2069 for today's menu
- [Art & Art Supplies](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/art-art-supplies/)
- [Pets, Wildlife & Farm Animals](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/pets-wildlife-farm-animals/)
- [Sports & Recreation](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/sports-recreation/) - Rocky Top CrossFit Erin Hall, Manager info@rockytopcrossfit.com 865-599-2527 Downtown Knoxville's only CrossFit gym! - offering small group strength + high intensity classes, and personal training. CrossFit is: "Constantly varied, functional movements, performed at a high intensity." Tennessee Valley Bicycles Eric Ohlgren, Owner scott@tnvalleybikes.com 865-540-9979 We support commuter, touring, road and mountain bike people with
- [Board News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/board-news/)
- [Farms & Food](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/farms-food/) - Cruze Farm Colleen Bhatti, Manager CruzeFarm@gmail.com 865-363-0631 Cruze Farm is a family-operated dairy farm in East Tennessee. Our Jersey cows spend 365 days a year on pasture, free of herbicides and pesticides. We bottle grade A pasteurized whole, light, chocolate, and buttermilk. Our products are not homogenized, not even our ice cream! We work hard
- [UT Extension 2023 Tennessee Home Fruit and Vegetable Calendar](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/garden-calendar/) - Click to see the Calendar PDF. Three Rivers Market is a local, independent cooperative focused on strengthening the local economy! We have been connecting East Tennesseans to local food for nearly 43 years! Inside the Store you will find information on our high-quality local farms and vendors! For those wanting the "localest," we provide
- [Return Policy](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/return-policy/) - RETURN POLICY We want our customers to be fully satisfied with their purchases at Three Rivers Market. Customers can receive a full refund on most items, with the exception of discontinued items and live goods. Please see Live Goods Return Policy below. The return must be made within 30 days from the date of sale
- [Three Rivers Market Community Event Calendar](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/three-rivers-market-community-event-calendar/) - Do you have a community event you would like us to feature? Email communications@threeriversmarket.coop with 'Community Calendar' in the subject line!
- [Custom Cut Meat Order](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/custom-cut-meat-order/) - [wpforms id="34433" title="false" description="false"]
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- [Local Partners Program](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/local-partners/) - Through our Local Partners Program, Three Rivers Market establishes mutually-beneficial relationships with other non-profit organizations and small businesses in our area by providing access to organic and natural products. This includes environmentally-safe cleaning supplies and non-perishable food products. Perishables and specialty products may be available for special events and emergencies. If you are unable to
- [Information for New Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/information-for-new-vendors/) - We're always looking for new local vendors! If you're a grower or producer ready to wholesale your product and it meets the Three Rivers Market Product Standards, we'd like to hear from you. Ask for our New Vendor Packet at the Member and Customer Services Desk or download it here.
- [Employment FAQs](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/employment-faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions about Employment at Three Rivers Market How much do you pay? Our minimum wage is $15.00/hour for entry-level positions, $26.68/hour for experienced managers, and many other opportunities in between! We pay all of our employees wages instead of salaries so they earn overtime if they need to work more than 40 hours/week.
- [Quick Orders](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/quick-orders/) - We can order case quantities of items that we carry in the store for our co-owners. Stock up and save -- Three Rivers Market co-owners receive a 10% volume discount when an item is purchased as a case! 3 ways to PLACe A quick ORDER Quick Orders require information found on the product's shelf tag
- [Bylaws and Organizational Documents](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/governance/bylaws-and-organizational-documents/) - Three Rivers Market is incorporated as a cooperative under the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308B, Cooperative Associations. Minnesota Certificate of Organization Tennessee Certificate of Authorization Bylaws of Three Rivers Market MEMBER-INITIATED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS: PROCEDURES MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- [Patronage Dividend](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/patronage-refund/) - The Board of Directors can elect to retain all of the cooperative's net income to set up or maintain a capital reserve. In addition to a capital reserve, the Board may 1) set aside an amount not to exceed five percent of the annual net income of the cooperative for promoting and encouraging cooperative organization
- [Benefits of Employment](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/benefits-of-employment/) - Three Rivers Market employees enjoy a generous benefits package that is competitive in the retail industry. These benefits include paid time off, store discount, insurance options, and more! In addition to these, Three Rivers Market offers the unique benefit of ownership in one’s workplace. As a community owned food cooperative, employees are welcomed and encouraged
- [Co-op Deals](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/co-op-deals/) - With the National Cooperative Grocers cooperative, we work with 146 other food co-ops across the country to offer the best deals we possibly can! Look for the Co+op Deals signs plus can download a copy of the current Co-op Deals Sales Flyer from our website to help you plan ahead.
- [Customer Services](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/) - tenders accepted We accept cash, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT, debit, credit (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa), & all contactless pay. BPA & BPS-FREE RECEIPT PAPER Our receipt paper is free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS). CUSTOMER service & co-op membership desk The Member and Customer Services desk is a good place
- [What is a co-op?](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/what-is-a-co-op/) - A cooperative (co-op for short) is a private business organization that is owned and controlled by the people who use its products, supplies or services. Although cooperatives vary in type and membership size, all were formed to meet the specific objectives of Members, and are structured to adapt to Member's changing needs. Cooperatives allow people
- [Three Rivers Rescue](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/three-rivers-rescue/) - About: The Three Rivers Rescue program aims to reduce our single-use paper and plastic bag usage. As paper companies and plastic bags have a long history of polluting our rivers and streams, this program will help us reallocate these resources to their protection. We hope to succeed by encouraging our customers to bring their own
- [Health & Wellness](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/health-wellness/) - Genesis Chiropractic Marco Castaneda, DC, Dr (of Chiropractic) and Owner MarcoECDC@Gmail.com 865-454-0313 Health requires a functioning, MOBILE spine to enable a healthy nerve system FOR LIFE. Genesis Chiropractic offers MEMBERSHIP CHIROPRACTIC option to make regular chiropractic FAMILY care AFFORDABLE! Gypsy Hands Healing Arts Sara Griscom, owner info@gypsyhands.com 865-522-5829 Healing our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional
- [Home & Garden](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/home-garden/) - The Art of Home Maintenance Jim Mongold, Owner jsmongold@gmail.com 865-805-7338 Handyman services and small remodeling projects, such as bath and kitchen remodeling, general and custom carpentry, interior and exterior painting, flooring, light fixtures and other electrical, sinks, toilets and other plumbing, etc. Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace JoAnn Hanko, Realtor® jfhanko@coldwellbanker.com 865-687-1111 I am a
- [Design](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/design/) - Borderland Tees Bob Riehl & Jenny Arthur, Owners & Chaplains jenny@borderlandtees.com Jenny: 865-363-4302, Bob: 865-414-7163 Borderland Tees is a community ministry in South Knoxville that funds itself by printing t-shirts and other items for community groups, churches, and businesses. Good quality custom tees are $6 each with a minimum of 36. C. Randall De Ford
- [Computers & Web](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/computers-web/)
- [Beauty & Body Care](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/beauty-body-care/) - The Chop Shop Hair Studio Cindylou Douglas, Owner chopshophair@hotmail.com 865-525-4240 Chop Shop Hair Studio is an AVEDA community based salon in the Happy Holler neighborhood of Historic Old North Knoxville. A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll, a whole lotta style! Come check us out, there's no place like it! Genesis Chiropractic
- [Co-op Membership](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/) - Three Rivers Market is a cooperative. When you become a member of the cooperative you become a co-owner of the cooperative. Each membership interest you purchase is equity in the business with financial rights, governance rights, and responsibilities of ownership. By becoming a co-owner, you are supporting a better way of doing business. Cooperatives are voluntary
- [2020 Bylaws Changes](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/2018-bylaws-changes-2/) - ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION No changes ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS No changes ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP Old: Section 3.2 Member Types. a. Patron Member i. Governance Rights (A) Voting. Persons who are Patron Members have one vote in the affairs of the Cooperative. Entities that are Patron Members shall designate one person to vote on their behalf.(B) Board
- [Rights and Responsibilities](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/what-is-a-co-op/rights-responsibilities-benefits/) - Financial Rights Members have the opportunity to share in the cooperative’s net income in the form of a patronage dividend. The Board of Directors can elect to retain all of the net income in a capital reserve to improve the cooperative, or distribute some, or all, of the net income generated by members by declaring
- [Free WiFi](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/freewifi/) - We have free wifi for you to use in our store!
- [Advocacy and Education](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/advocacy-and-education/) - Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) - ASAP works to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. Appalachian Resource and Development Council - ARC&D serves the 6 counties of northeast Tennessee with a mission to conserve natural resources and improve rural economies through community
- [1100 North Central Street](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/contact-us/directions-to-three-rivers-market/) - View Larger Map DIRECTIONS TO THREE RIVERS MARKET 1100 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 PARKING & Transportation Parking is available in our parking lot, or on along the South side of Baxter (across from the store). Bus service to the store is offered every 30 minutes via Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) routes #13, #20,
- [Rooster Roster Application](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/add-your-business/) - If you’re a member of the co-op and interested in having your local business or a community based organization that you’re passionate about listed in our Rooster Roster email the following information to k.yartz@threeriversmarket.coop and she'll do the rest! Member Name Member Number Title (i.e. your relationship to the Business or Organization) Business or Organization
- [Local Community](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/community/) - “Perhaps one also begins to see the difference between a small local business that must share the fate of the local community and a large absentee corporation that is set up to escape the fate of the local community by ruining the local community.” Three Rivers Market is community-owned and community-oriented. As Wendell Berry notes
- [Contributions and Sponsorships](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/contributions-and-sponsorships/) - Our Goal Three Rivers Market is committed to creating and nourishing a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community. To us this means our community has access to healthy food, our local economy is humane and strong, our natural world is respected, protected, and restored, and our people are happy! Guidelines Our preferences are for
- [Breastfeeding Welcomed Here](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/breastfeeding-welcomed-here-2/) - To ensure that our community has access to healthy food, Three Rivers Market has taken the "Breastfeeding Welcomed Here" pledge! According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the lack of support for breastfeeding is one of the obstacles to its success. If our culture embraces breastfeeding as a normal way to feed infants, health statistics
- [Local Community](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/) - “Perhaps one also begins to see the difference between a small local business that must share the fate of the local community and a large absentee corporation that is set up to escape the fate of the local community by ruining the local community.” - Wendell Berry, from "The Idea of a Local Economy" Three
- [Media](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/media/) - Celtic Cat Publishing Brent Minchey, CEO info@celticcatpublishing.com 865-238-4883 We are a small independent publishing business founded in 1995 to support emerging and established literary talent. The company has won awards and published over 30 books by authors such as Bill Landry, Jeff Daniel Marion, Marilyn Kallet, and Art Stewart.
- [Education, Instruction & Childcare](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/education-instruction-childcare/) - Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program Kelley Segars, Principal Planner kelley.segars@knoxtrans.org 865-215-2500 The Bicycle Program strives to integrate bicycling into the transportation system. The program works with the citizens and governments within Knox, Blount, Anderson, Roane, Sevier, and Loudon counties to implement the 2009 Regional Bicycle Plan. The program is housed within the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning
- [Meat, Fish, and Seafood](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/meat-fish-and-seafood/) - Our Meat Department offers a wide variety of natural and organic fresh, frozen, and dried meat products, many from local producers. Here you’ll find the highest quality meat products available, all produced without the use of hormones or antibiotics, and with no artificial colors or preservatives. No cloned animals or their offspring are used, and
- [Grocery](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/grocery/) - Our grocery shelves are stocked to provide you with the best all natural selection. With a focus on healthy, organic, fairly-traded, and local items, you’ll find everything to meet your family’s needs. And everything on our shelves is free of hydrogenated oils, artificial trans-fats, and high fructose corn syrup. We also have an extensive bulk
- [Member Days](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/member-discount-days/) - Member Discounts for July 2018! Three Rivers Market members receive a 10% discount on one entire purchase during Member Days.** When are Member Days in July? You pick! - Just tell your cashier when you want use your 10% discount and hand them your Member Card. - You'll need to use your Member Card to
- [North Central Street Project](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/north-central-street-project/) - The City of Knoxville's $6.15 million North Central Street project between Depot Avenue and Woodland is underway and is scheduled to be completed by spring 2019. Updates to the North Central Street Project can be found here: https://www.northcentralstreet.com/ Stormwater infrastructure upgrades on North Central Street were begun first. Other improvements to be made over a 15-month
- [Electric Vehicle Chargers](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/electric-vehicle-chargers/) - Three Rivers Market hosts two electric vehicle car charging stations in the Blink Network - free for customers during store hours! Just come to the Customer Service Desk to get the Blink Code and charge up your car while you shop.
- [Solar FAQs](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/sustainability/solar-faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions About Our Solar System What is the Three Rivers Market Solar System? o In June 2014, we purchased our new 49.88 kilowatt, 344 x 145 watt module solar photovoltaic system for the south facing Baxter Avenue side of our roof. How much energy will the co-op’s solar system generate? o Annual production is
- [Bicycles](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/bicycles/) - Three Rivers Market is proud to host Knoxville's first bicycle Fix-it Station. The station has a pump for your bike tires (Presta and Schrader valves) as well as a variety of bike tools tethered to the stand with cables. You can tighten your handlebars, adjust your brakes and make other small tune-ups - thanks to
- [Contact Us](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/contact-us/) - We are interested in hearing from you. Please call, write, or e-mail us and we will respond to you as quickly as possible. Three Rivers Market 1100 N. Central Street Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 525-2069 For general inquiries, email info@threeriversmarket.coop For directions to the co-op, click here
- [2017 Changes to the Bylaws](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/2017-changes-to-the-three-rivers-market-bylaws/) - Click here for documentation of the 2017 changes to the Three Rivers Market Bylaws by the Board of Directors. These will be reviewed by the Board at the 2017 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 5th.
- [Types of Co-ops](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/what-is-a-co-op/types-of-co-ops/) - Consumer Cooperatives Consumer cooperatives are owned by the people who buy the goods or use the services of the cooperative. They sell consumer goods such as food and outdoors equipment. They provide housing, electricity and telecommunications. And they offer financial (credit unions), healthcare, childcare and funeral services. Almost any consumer needs can be met by
- [Co-op History](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-history/) - Our cooperative has an impressive history that began in the late 1970's when a small group of individuals banded together to form a buying club in order to get hard-to-find, healthy, and affordable natural foods. In 1981 the former buying club incorporated in the State of Tennessee as non-profit club. It soon opened as a
- [Community Board Policy](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/community-board/) - The Community Board is to be shared among customers as a way to communicate information to our community of customers. Our goal is to maximize the time of everyone’s postings while maintaining a neat and up-to-date community resource. We encourage that submissions be small in size in order to conserve space. No duplicate postings or
- [Archived Videos](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/archived-videos/) - Here's where you can find videos featured on our home page. If you find a great video online that you think our community would enjoy please send a link to info@threeriversmarket.coop. Adventures in Sustainable Eating: Episode 130 - A Good Thing - The story of a Turkish family on the Black Sea who return to
- [General Merchandise](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/general-merchandise/) - Throughout the store you’ll find an ever-growing selection of quality-made and carefully sourced items like cooking utensils, coffee mugs, stainless steel bottles and insulated mugs, teapots, coffee pots, canning jars, fermenting crocks, locally-produced note cards, calendars, magazines and books. Our book selection centers on the topics of food, health, and community. We carry a limited
- [CPR/First Aid](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/cpr-first-aid/) - Most of our Member and Customer service team are trained in CPR and First Aid. We hope you'll never need to see them in action, but you can rest a little easier knowing that there's always someone on the floor who can help in an emergency.
- [Cheese](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/cheese/) - Our cheese case houses only the freshest and best cheeses from suppliers committed to humane dairy production methods. All of our cheeses are produced without the use of artificial growth hormones, including rBGH. We carry an excellent variety of cheeses from local and regional producers whose products reflect the specific climate and culture of the
- [Wellness](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/wellness/) - Body Care We believe that what we put on our bodies is as important as what we eat. All the skin, facial, and body care products we stock are cruelty-free, made without artificial fragrances, and come in environmentally responsible packaging. Nutritional Supplements In our Supplements aisle, you’ll find vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements of exceptional
- [Welcome to the Rooster Roster!](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/) - Three Rivers Market is a local, independent grocery store that has been connecting East Tennesseans with local foods for over 33 years – and now we want to connect you with other small, local, cooperative, and independent businesses and community organizations! Looking for an excellent local bakery? Click on Farms & Food in the Rooster
- [Our Local Farmers & Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/our-local-farmers-vendors/) - Our local farmers and vendors meet our Product Standards. PRODUCE DEPARTMENT LOCAL FARMERS & VENDORS MEAT DEPARTMENT LOCAL FARMERS & VENDORS CHEESE DEPARTMENT LOCAL FARMERS AND VENDORS GROCERY DEPARTMENT LOCAL FARMERS AND VENDORS HEALTH AND BODY CARE DEPARTMENT LOCAL VENDORS GENERAL MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENT LOCAL VENDORS
- [Business, Finance, & Legal Services](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/business-finance-legal-services/) - Communication Resources Nina Gregg, Principal ngregg@att.net 865.977.7399 Strengthening non-profit, social justice and education organizations through consultation, planning, evaluation and coaching.
- [Barking Lot](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/customer-services/barking-lot/) - Bring your dogs to the co-op! We have carabiners available in front of the store for you to tether your dog, in addition to beds and bowls of water so your animal friends can stay comfortable while you shop. Your furry canine friends are also welcome on the Three Rivers Market patio. In case your
- [Food Terms](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/food/) - We want to be as clear as possible when we communicate with our Members and customers. We publish our Quality Standards so you can know what kind of foods you'll find in our store. Additionally this section of food terms clarifies what we mean when we use certain words.
- [What We Mean When We Say Local](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/what-we-mean-when-we-say-local/) - We mean locally-owned, independent businesses! A local, independent business is defined as follows: 1. Private, worker, community or cooperative ownership. 2. At least 50% locally-owned. This means the owners live in the geographic area where the business is located. 3. Decision-making authority is vested in the local owners and not subject to conditions dictated remotely.
- [Principle Six](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/principle-six/) - P6 is a cooperative trade movement to identify and highlight those products and producers represent our highest values. In order for a product to qualify as P6, it must be two of the three following criteria: Produced Locally produced by a Small vendor Produced by a Co-operative
- [Local Food](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/principle-six/local-food/)
- [Member loans](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/member-loans/) - Please note that you can participate in the Cooperative Loan Campaign only after you have received and reviewed the Information Statement in detail. The promissory notes that will represent members’ loans to Three Rivers Market are offered only through the Information Statement. The promissory notes are offered only to individuals who are Members of Three
- [portfolio](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/portfolio/)
- [Healthy Environment](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/about-three-rivers-market/environment/) - Three Rivers Market is committed to the protection and restoration of our natural world. We support farmers and food vendors committed to sustainable agricultural practices, and help to preserve acreage devoted to sustainable agriculture, open space, and the natural beauty of the region. We operated the very first recycling collection center in Knoxville and we maintain
- [Cooperatives](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/principle-six/cooperatives/)
- [Sustainable Agriculture](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/sustainable-agriculture/)
- [Farm Animal Welfare](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/farm-animal-welfare/) - Three Rivers Market offers only natural or organic meat and eggs from farms and companies committed to humane farm animal care. Below are some of the certifying organizations whose standards we endorse. Animal Welfare Approved Animal Welfare Approved has the most rigorous standards for farm animal welfare currently in use by any United States organization.
- [Fair Trade](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/fair-trade/) - In using the term fair trade, Three Rivers Market means that the producers of a product received a price for their product that accurately represents the labor and resources used. Ideally, a product specified as fair would be certified Fair Trade but we also engage in direct fair trade.
- [Today's Deli Menu](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/deli/menu/)
- [Small Vendors](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/principle-six/small-vendors/)
- [Weekly Produce News](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/produce/weekly-produce-news/)
- [Principle 6](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/values-and-principles/principle-6/) - P6 is a cooperative trade movement named for the 6th Cooperative Principle: Cooperation among cooperatives. P6 highlights products that contribute more profoundly to a just and sustainable food system. In order for a product to be designated P6, it must satisfy 2 out of 3 P6 criteria. The P6 criteria are: Small farm or business
- [Sustainable Food Collaborations](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/local-food-system/) - Through a grant from the Central Appalachian Network Three Rivers Market is working to expand access to local, organic, and natural foods to people from all walks of life and to expand access to new customers to our farmers. We are pursuing a series of projects to 1) Reduce Gaps in the Value Chain of
- [Health & Fitness](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/health-fitness/) - Below are some resources for getting active in Knoxville, TN. with an emphasis on those in our Downtown North neighborhood. Broadway Academy of Performing Arts - This center offers adult dance and drum classes. The Glowing Body - Our neighborhood yoga studio offers a wide variety of classes for all levels. Outdoor Knoxville - A
- [Entertainment](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/rooster-roster/entertainment/) - Knoxville Walking Tours Laura Still, Owner & Storyteller tours@knoxtour.com 865-309-4522 Knoxville Walking Tours provides walking history and entertainment tours of Knoxville's downtown historic district. All tours take about 90 minutes and are 1-2 miles long. Popular tours include our Early Years, Civil War, and African-American history tours.Our Gunslinger Tour and Shadow Side Ghost Walk are
- [The History of Co-ops](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/what-is-a-co-op/the-history-of-co-ops/) - Today’s cooperatives trace their origins to England’s Industrial Revolution. In the first half of the nineteenth century, living conditions were extremely harsh for working class people in the textile milling towns of northern England. Mill workers labored long hours under dangerous working conditions for low pay. Plagued by unending poverty, they were forced to buy
- [2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE FAIR](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/2nd-annual-community-supported-agriculture-fair/) - February 23th 2013, 1-4 pm - The 2nd Annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair was held on the grounds of Three Rivers Market the last Saturday of February 2013. Local farmers offering a wide range of direct from farm-to-consumer options, including traditional CSA subscriptions, cow shares, and farm order and delivery services, were here. Participants
- [Recipes](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/recipes/) - John B's Cranberry Relish - Cooked from scratch in just minutes! Ingredients: 1 pint fresh organic cranberries 1/2 - 1 cup of organic sugar Directions Boil 1/2 cup water. Add 1 pint cranberries, reduce heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until most or all cranberries pop. Add 1/2 to 1 cup sugar near end of simmering. Leave
- [Staff Picks](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/inside-the-store/staff-pick/)
- [Wendell Berry on Local Economy](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/local-food-guide/an-essay-by-wendell-berry/) - Below is an excerpt from Wendell Berry's piece The Idea of a Local Economy. It was originally published in the Winter 2001 issue of Orion magazine. It is reposted here by permission of Counterpoint. Want to learn more about Wendell Berry? We recommend this piece, by Mark Bittman, as a good introduction. The Idea of a Local Economy 'The
- [Irradiation](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/irradiation/) - Irradiation is a food sanitizing and preservation method that uses high-energy ionizing radiation to reduce the number of microorganisms present in food. This process does not completely eliminate microorganisms or protect treated food from future contamination (due to poor handling practices), but it kills the majority of offensive bacteria in foods. Critics, including Three Rivers
- [Organic](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/organic/) - According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic practices require continual monitoring, maintenance and improvement of soil health; crop rotation, mulching
- [Pastured](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/pastured/) - Grass fed, or pastured, animals are raised on pasture, as opposed to being kept in confinement and fed primarily grains. Pasturing livestock and poultry is the traditional method of raising farm animals, is ecologically sustainable, humane, and produces the most nutritious meat, dairy and eggs. Source: Local Harvest
- [rGBH](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/rgbh/) - Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), also known as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), was developed and is manufactured by the Monsanto Corporation. rBGH is a genetically engineered hormone that forces cows to artificially increase milk production by 10 to 15 percent. A 1991 report by Rural Vermont, a nonprofit farm advocacy group, revealed serious health problems
- [Socially Responsible](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/socially-responsible/) - Socially responsible businesses are those for which profit is not their bottom line. Rather, these businesses value the welfare of people involved in producing the product and take steps to ensure their well-being.
- [Healthy](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/healthy/) - Dietary Guidelines for Americans, issued periodically by the USDA and approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, provide a baseline for healthy food choices. Three Rivers Market focuses on supplying healthy products that sustain or improve the health of our customers as well as the environment and our community. Source: USDA
- [Fair](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/fair/) - In using the term fair, Three Rivers Market means that the producers of a product received a price for their product that accurately represents the labor and resources used. Ideally, a product specified as fair would be certified Fair Trade but we also engage in direct fair trade.
- [Environmentally Responsible](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/environmentally-responsible/) - Businesses that are environmentally responsible show stewardship towards the earth, both in preserving and protecting resources. Environmentally responsible practices may include, but are not limited to, use of minimal packaging, use of recycled content, manufacturing or growing products in ways that do not add chemicals or harmful substances to the environment, and certification by the
- [Cruelty Free](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/cruelty-free/) - Products that have cleared animal testing from all stage of product development, including ingredients, and are guaranteed to be 100 percent free of new animal testing. Products with the Leaping Bunny Logo are approved by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). Other products may be sold if we have a signed affidavit on
- [Cage Free](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/cage-free/) - Cage-free animals are not confined to conventional battery cages Cage-free production is more humane than production using battery cages.
- [Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)](https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/local-community/genetically-modified-organisms-gmo/) - Genetic engineering is a biotechnology technique that creates new organisms through gene-splicing. This relatively new science allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. The FDA does not currently

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