Rutherford County Farmers Market at Lane Agri-Park: Days & Hours

The producer-only market that runs Tuesdays and Fridays in season and keeps going every Friday through the winter.

By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated: October 8, 2026

Where: Lane Agri-Park Community Center, 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Season (May 8 – Oct 30, 2026): Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m.–noon; select Tuesday evenings 2–7 p.m.
Winter (Nov–Apr): Fridays, 8 a.m.–noon, indoors
Payment: Cash, credit, debit, SNAP/EBT; WIC vouchers in July and August
Vendors: Producer-only, from 15+ Middle Tennessee counties, since 1975
Contact: (615) 898-7710, market manager Hannah Bleam
Email / web: RCFM@rutherfordcountytn.gov · UT Extension market page

Schedule last checked October 8, 2026. The market posts its season calendar and weather closings on the UT Extension page and its email list.

When is the Rutherford County Farmers Market open?

The Rutherford County Farmers Market is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon from the second Friday in May through the last Friday in October, with select Tuesday evening markets from 2 to 7 p.m. From November through April it runs Fridays only, 8 a.m. to noon, indoors at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center in Murfreesboro.

That winter schedule is the market's distinction. The Murfreesboro Saturday Market on the Square closes after October, so from November to April this is the farmers market in Murfreesboro, and it is under a roof. In season the two complement each other: Lane Agri-Park on Tuesday and Friday mornings, the Square on Saturday.

The market is a program of UT Extension Rutherford County and has operated since 1975. It is producer-only, which means every vendor grew, raised or made what is on the table. Vendors come from more than 15 Middle Tennessee counties and sell seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants, shrubs and trees.

Rutherford County Farmers Market 2026 Schedule

Rutherford County Farmers Market schedule by season
Season	Dates	Days	Hours
Main season: second Friday in May through the last Friday in October Select Tuesdays add an evening market, 2:00 – 7:00 PM	May 8 – October 30, 2026	Tuesdays and Fridays	7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Winter season: November through April Indoors in the Community Center; closed the Fridays after Thanksgiving and Christmas in past winters	November 2026 – April 2027	Fridays	8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The evening markets are announced on the market's season calendar rather than held every Tuesday, so check the UT Extension page or sign up for the market's email list before planning an after-work trip.

Where Is the Market, and Where Do You Park?

The market is held in the indoor and open-air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park, 315 John R. Rice Blvd, off Old Fort Parkway on the west side of Murfreesboro, next to the Rutherford County Extension office (Suite 101 of the same address). The park has its own parking lot, and the covered building means the market goes on in rain and cold.

Lane Agri-Park is a county facility with fields and trails as well as the Community Center; see our Lane Agri-Park listing and the Murfreesboro parks guide.

What Can You Buy, and How Do You Pay?

On the tables

Seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, cut flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. Because the market is producer-only, what is on the tables tracks the Middle Tennessee growing season: greens, plants and strawberries in spring; tomatoes, corn, peaches and melons in summer; pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes and mums in fall; meats, eggs, baked goods and storage crops through the winter Fridays.

Payment

Cash, credit, debit and SNAP/EBT are accepted. Participating farmers take WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers in July and August. Individual vendors set their own card policies, so a little cash still helps at small stands.

Farms that sell at Rutherford County markets include Triple A Farms in Rockvale, which also keeps its own stand on Highway 99. For supermarkets and specialty grocers in town, see our Murfreesboro grocery guide.

What Does Producer-Only Mean for Vendors?

UT Extension's vendor rules say “only producer-only items listed in your completed application can be sold at the RCFM.” Anything not on the approved list needs the manager's advance approval. Vendors complete an application packet (rules, a Producer-Vendor Certification, farm map instructions and a farm self-help form; partnerships sign a partnership form) and keep copies of any local, state or federal permits their products need.

A mandatory vendor meeting opens each season; in 2026 it was held March 17 at 8 a.m. at Lane Agri-Park. Prospective vendors should contact market manager Hannah Bleam at RCFM@rutherfordcountytn.gov or (615) 898-7710.

Tips for a First Visit

Go early on Friday: the market opens at 7 a.m. in season and the best produce goes first.
Bring your own bags and a cooler for meats and eggs if you have errands afterward.
Check the season calendar for the Tuesday evening dates before an after-work trip.
In winter, the Friday market is indoors, so it runs regardless of weather.
Pair it with the Saturday Market on the Square for a two-market weekend from May through October.

Photos

We have not photographed the Rutherford County Farmers Market yet. UT Extension Rutherford County posts market photos and the season calendar on its market page and Facebook page.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Rutherford County Farmers Market open?

From the second Friday in May through the last Friday in October (May 8 to October 30 in 2026) it is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon, with select Tuesday evening markets from 2 to 7 p.m. From November through April it is open Fridays only, 8 a.m. to noon.

Where is the Rutherford County Farmers Market?

In the indoor and open-air Community Center at Lane Agri-Park, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, off Old Fort Parkway next to the Rutherford County Extension office. The park has its own parking lot.

Does the Rutherford County Farmers Market take SNAP or EBT?

Yes. The market accepts cash, credit, debit and SNAP/EBT, and participating farmers take WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers in July and August.

Is the Rutherford County Farmers Market open in winter?

Yes. It moves indoors to the Community Center and runs Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon from November through April, which makes it the Murfreesboro farmers market that stays open after the Saturday Market on the Square closes for the year.

What is a producer-only farmers market?

Every vendor sells only what they grew, raised or made themselves, and only the items listed on their approved application. Resale of produce bought elsewhere is not allowed, and vendors sign a Producer-Vendor Certification and may have their farm inspected.

What can I buy at the Rutherford County Farmers Market?

Seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants, shrubs and trees from vendors in more than 15 Middle Tennessee counties.

How is the Rutherford County Farmers Market different from the Murfreesboro Saturday Market?

The county market is run through UT Extension Rutherford County at Lane Agri-Park on Tuesdays and Fridays, year-round. The Saturday Market is a Main Street Murfreesboro program held around the courthouse on the Public Square on Saturdays from May through October. Different days, different places, different organizers.

How do I become a vendor at the Rutherford County Farmers Market?

Complete the RCFM Application Packet from UT Extension Rutherford County (rules, Producer-Vendor Certification, farm map and self-help form), keep any required permits, and attend the mandatory vendor meeting, which in 2026 was held March 17 at Lane Agri-Park. Contact market manager Hannah Bleam at (615) 898-7710 or RCFM@rutherfordcountytn.gov.

Sources

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More local food: Murfreesboro Saturday Market guide, Triple A Farms and grocery stores in Murfreesboro.