2024 TNLF ANNUAL REPORT

GOAL: Amplify Existing Stakeholder Resources by Expanding Network Partnerships

In 2024, TN Local Food strengthened its connections by partnering with outstanding local organizations and initiatives, including:

• Ag Day on the Hill

• Austin Peay State University

• Brooklyn Heights Community Garden

• Deep Tropics

• Feedback Nashville

• FreshPoint

• Metro Nashville Human Relations Commission

• Neil Young’s Love Earth Village

• Sheeco Events

• Southeast Biodynamic Conference

• Southeast TN Young Farmers Coalition

• Tennessee State University

• The Nashville Food Project

• TN Department of Agriculture

• UT Extension

• Wonderful People Microfarm

We also played an active role in shaping Tennessee’s food system by:

• Serving on the Advisory Board for Feedback Nashville

• Participating in the Steering Committee for the inaugural SOWTH Conference

Through our communication efforts, we shared valuable resources on grants, jobs,
events, and community news, reaching:

• 1,642 people through our newsletters, increasing net subscriber growth by 44%.

• 4,730 people on social media