A completed application does not equal acceptance into the market. Market management will notify applicants of their approval status on or before March 1, 2024, if applying in January. Applications received after February 19 will be reviewed weekly through Labor Day.

How to Apply:

  • Create a profile and complete the application via our Vendor Portal : https://portal.conventionforce.com/index.cfm?aid=644

  • Review your application (incomplete applications will not be considered).

  • Pay the $20 non-refundable application fee via the Vendor Portal to submit your application for approval.

  • All applications must be completed and accompanied by the $20 non-refundable application fee to be considered. Once approved, you must supply necessary documentation including liability insurance, certificates, etc for final approval.

Please Note: Applying to the Market does not guarantee your space. Our application proceeding is a competitive process wherein vendors are chosen based on quality of product, needs of the Market, available space and market-readiness. Priority in applications is given to diverse, sustainable local farms, food vendors with local ingredients, vendors with environmentally-friendly practices, new/beginning farmers or food businesses, and QT-BIPoC owned businesses. Our mission is to create a healthy, viable mix of new and returning vendors with consistent quality and variety.

The applications do not expire so there is no need to apply more than once during the season. If you are not added, your business type may not be needed at our market. When there is an opening for your kind of product, your chance of being selected will increase. If you haven’t heard from us in a while, feel free to inquire about the market environment.

HIP Donelson Farmers Market management may request additional information, a site visit, a meeting and/or product samples if we are considering you for approval.

The Market is located at Donelson Station, 2705 Lebanon Pike.

You must personally grow, raise, produce or make every item you sell. We do NOT allow the resale of any items.  Items sold must meet the above criteria, AND be made within 150 miles of Nashville. We have a limited number of spaces for makers. We love our artists and crafters however we are limited on how many makers we can accept each season. We appreciate your understanding!

You are also required to have at least $1 Million dollars in liability insurance before you are approved to the Market. You will be required to provide a certificate of insurance naming HIP Donelson, PO Box 148604, Nashville TN 37214 as an additional insured. Please upload a copy to your Vendor Portal.

FEES:

Booth Fee  

$15 per 10x10 booth, up to $200, 

+$5 per additional $100 in sales, with a $100 maximum fee.  

Additional booth space is $15

Fees include space only. Vendors are responsible for tents, weights, tables, chairs, etc. Fees are due at the close of each market.

Food Trucks

$35 for each date booked. Fees are paid via the online portal following each market.