The new streetscape downtown is looking nice. I parked in the lot on Main Street and Court Avenue, across from the Historic Sevierville Hotel. There is a little shortcut that I like to take to access the gazebo area on Bruce Street.
This is my favorite short cut from Court Avenue.
Here is a time lapse of the shortcut to the downtown farmers market.
Everyone’s favorite! The pastry pictured above is an Almond Tea Cake. Wonderful!
See you out and about in Sevierville this summer.
Apparently a lot of other people were ready for the Sevierville Farmers Market last Friday because there was a nice crowd. I met my friend Heidi in the parking lot, put on my mask, and grabbed a bag to hold my acquisitions. Here are some collages and photos of the best of the market last Friday.
This vendor has a farm in Seymour and raises sheep so there are many products from wool and lanolin.
She made these animal magnets from wool from her sheep. The animal magnets were absolutely amazing!
A farmers market for both man and beast!
This couple said that they ordered their face shields on Amazon. I went home and ordered a couple for myself to use in August.
Henderson’s Market has it all!
I bought the collard greens pictured above from this vendor from Kodak. The collards were tender so I steamed them and used a Kosher salt. Very good!
When you finish with the farmers market, take a stroll on the new section of the greenway. I like this new bridge that extends the trail and helps pedestrians walking along DPP.
I saw a good crowd at the market and know that it will have a good season. See you there!
It was only 70° as I parked at the lot on Main Street and Court Avenue to go to the downtown Sevierville farmers market. With those temps, I knew that it would be a special day to enjoy the market without all the usual heat. What a nice day it turned out to be!
The entrance to Court Avenue is lovely. The Department of Parks and Recreation deserves compliments for their hard work. This spot is lovely.
Did you realize there are brochures for a downtown self-guided walking tour?
The flags were out for Flag Day.
First, I stopped for a coffee at the Crust and Crumb on Bruce Street. Next, a friend met me for lunch. After that, we strolled to the farmers market around 12:30 to catch the last 30 minutes.
My first stop was the table by the Sevierville Commons Arts Council. Pictured left to right are Marilyn Davenport, Crystal Lynn, and Elizabeth Cole.
So many beautiful things at the Sevierville Commons Arts Council table.
Art is alive and well downtown. We can look forward to some upcoming ‘make-it-and-take-it’ classes soon.
Ham and Goodys is famous for their cookies and many customers have made a drive to Knoxville to get these treats.
Rather than individual cookies, Ham and Goodys sells them by the dozen. I chose an assortment to take to my father for Fathers Day. The Ham and Goodys people said that customers were waiting when they arrived at the Sevierville farmers market in the morning! Yes, I can believe that.
I sometimes buy soap from this vendor, but suddenly developed a thirst and had a refreshment instead. What wonderful lemonade! Make sure that you look for this young entrepreneur next week! Great lemonade!
The Sevierville Fire Department brought a beautiful old fire engine and we wanted to go for a spin.
Sevierville’s finest are at the farmers market to answer questions and offer help to the community.
The downtown Sevierville farmers market is a good opportunity for families to shop or work together. The food sold here is the best of the summer!
This is one of my favorite vendors: Sevier Blumen. I bought some Zinnias for my dining room table and they are beautiful.
The bouquets are a delight for the senses.
Who can resist beautiful flowers?
Don’t forget to bring a shopping bag to the farmers market!
Soon, it was closing time for the market so I wandered down Bruce Street toward my car. A wonderful smell was coming from Graze Burgers and I could hear music coming from their outdoor patio. The sounds and smells always entice me to come over for  a while.
Every time that I go downtown, Graze Burgers beckons with sounds and the aroma from the grill. So nice.
I hope to visit the Graze Burger outdoor patio soon. They are ready to serve you.
Currently, the construction was happening at the upper end of Bruce Street. This is needed to install underground utilities and new water lines.
As I walked to my car, I could see work going on for the new lofts going in downtown on Main Street. Perhaps that will be a future post when we are out and about in Sevierville.Â
For the first time in a while, I was able to arrive early to the downtown Sevierville Farmers Market and linger. It was not very hot and turned out to be such nice weather. We were all ready for a stroll through the market.
I drove down Bruce Street, but usually park in the public lot on Main Street and Court Avenue.
I like this large sign on Main Street. You will pass it as you go on to Dolly Parton Parkway.
Next, I like to turn left on Court Avenue and cut through the arcade. This is a good shortcut to the market from Court Avenue and the courthouse area.
By 10:15, the market was bustling with activity.
I started on the east (right side) of the market and ran into a new vendor who creates her own skin products. The table had such a pretty presentation.
I always need lip balm so it was nice to be able to test the product right there. The vendor will give you a popsicle stick to make it easier. She uses essential oils in the beeswax so the balm is nicely smooth and soothing.
When you can’t decide, just buy both choices!
My sister Suzanne would like these T-shirts.
Sound Revue will provide music during June and it really adds to a festive atmosphere.
A nice, clear sound invigorated the market from this Dandridge based D.J.
Next, I found a new vendor who was raising money for a Gatlinburg non-profit.
They have been gifted a super nice roaster, pictured in the upper left of the collage. The rescue group will give away roasted nuts for a donation—and $5 a bag is a bargain. I bought a bag and intend to use them on salads this summer.
Samples are always a good idea at a farmers market so I was hooked after that. Very good!
We talked about the animals currently in their care and the work done by the rescue group. Many are seniors and hard to adopt pets. I will try to donate to Hidden Hills Animal Rescue each week that I see them at the market. They hope to be there more this summer.
Hidden Hills Animal Rescue features a ‘pet of the week’ in this local publication. You can see the web address above.
It is always interesting to see what products are available from the Crust and Crumb.
It was hard to walk by these pastries because they looked divine!
Such nice temperatures in the low 80s.
If there an anchor to the downtown Sevierville farmers market, then it would have to be the stand from Henderson’s Produce. I often shop at their store at 705 Eastgate Road in Sevierville, but the downtown market is even more convenient.
By 11:00 a.m., it was time for me to meet a colleague for lunch at Courthouse Donuts. There was not a parking space to be found on Bruce Street— a good economic sign.
The new (and wildly popular) Graze Burgers restaurant was ready for lunch service. I am sure that it got busy by noon.
Next time, I must schedule extra time for a coffee at Crust and Crumb on Bruce Street.
Courthouse Donuts has the best windows downtown. Have a coffee and watch the traffic around the courthouse as you wait for your order.
We had the blue plate special, a tuna melt, and enjoyed the view.
I welcome the Friday farmers market in downtown Sevierville and look forward to finding more treasures from the vendors. For summer, it must be one of the best ways to get out and about in Sevierville.Â
See you next Friday!
It was a quick break downtown to see the first Farmer’s Market of 2019.
I parked on Main and Court Avenue, making my way through the arcade to the back of the market.
Downtown is ready for Memorial Day this weekend. It gives one pause to see the flags on display and think about the significance.
Henderson’s produce is at their usual corner. I can’t tell you how excited I am to see these tomatoes now! At long last!
Crust and Crumb is located by 20/20 Optical. They also have baked goods available at the Farmer’s Market on Fridays. The photo above shows cinnamon and raisin bagels. Divine!
One of my new favorite places downtown: Crust and Crumb. Go there for breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Coffee!
This is one of my favorite vendors. I love her soaps and other products. She is so friendly!
A vintage fire truck was at the market with some firefighters. You don’t see that every day.
This is an interesting couple. Talk to them some time and hear their story.
The Sevierville Farmer’s Market is great for families to explore.
This may be a new vendor. Will check it more closely next week.
This is another favorite vendor for their beautiful flowers and blooms. They will soon have sunflowers!
Kyle Grainger from WVLT TV was ready to film for the first day of the market.
This was the prize of the day! I took a box back to work and brightened 11 colleague’s day with a Ham and Goody’s lemon cookie.
Music in the background adds a lot to the the shopping experience. Everyone enjoyed it.
As the church bells began ringing at noon, Â crowds began to pour into the market.
It was time for me to go so I took a look a last look back and then headed for lunch at Courthouse Donuts.
This is my favorite place to hang out. I got a seat by the big window and waited for the special of the day: a tuna melt with a pasta side and a donut. The rocking chair is beautiful and I’ll bet that I know where that came from. Jennifer, owner of Courthouse Donuts, said that she was feeling the impact of the farmer’s market because it was extremely busy all morning. Good news!
Summer is just a few days away. The downtown Sevierville Farmer’s Market is just getting started and I can just imagine the produce that is heading our way from local farmers and growers. The Sevierville Farmer’s Market may be my favorite way to get out and about in Sevierville during the summer.
See you next Friday!
I was running late to meet friends for lunch so there was no time to waste on Friday at the downtown Sevierville farmers market. With only 40 minutes to see as much as possible, I made my way from the parking lot on Main Street to the gazebo area. Follow along and see what was there last Friday, July 20.
I had never seen so many cars and traffic in downtown Sevierville this summer so it was good to see people out and about.
If you park near the courthouse then you can pass through the arcade at the Victoria Mall and then exit near the Henderson’s produce tent. This is one of my favorite stops.
The downtown Sevierville farmers market on Fridays offers a great place for family outings. This sweet family captures that idea in one photo.
Kyle Grainger, reporter and weather anchor for WVLT-TV, shops at another vendor. Knowing that storms were on the way that evening, the vendor and I asked about the weather timeline. Kyle replied that it would be stormy and that the television station had recommended that he pack an overnight bag in order to cover the weather throughout the early morning hours. It did turn out to be quite a stormy night!
I always enjoy visiting the UT Ag Extension tent because they are so friendly, offer samples, give you a free recipe, and sometimes a freebie! I felt good when one of the ladies knew of this blog and said that a relative in Ohio reads it sometimes. So cool!
 Apple salsa with a little jalapeño kick. I will make this!
This is the nicest lady! She also makes quilts from t-shirts. I got some specifics from her for a future project because I am ready to finally get rid of T-shirts, but don’t want to throw them away. Some are from Spain, London, Australia, and New Zealand so they are sentimental favorites. This will allow me to keep the memories, but also allow more closet space. Take a look at the craftwork under her arms in the photo above. Those are remnants from T-shirt projects in the past. Looks like we know what kind of shirts they come from!
I bought the medium glazed cashews to take as a hostess gift on Saturday at a cabi Fall ’18 collection launch. The friends at the party found them to be a favorite treat at that gathering. I talked to the vendor and he is headed for California this week.
Other customers agree that the glazed pecans are great.
I need to avoid sugar, but still admired the cinnamon buns from this vendor.
Foodie pastry heaven!
Wildflour Bakehouse offers cakes made to order and cookies as well. Check out her book for ideas and prices. I liked the chocolate cakes pictured above.
 I was so happy to see Snowbird Mountain Farm again and made another purchase. Great  gourmet coffee!
You can buy lunch from Doug Shanks and keep shopping!
There is always a crowd and beautiful things to see at Sevier Blumen.
I had to leave for lunch before I had a chance to wander over to the gazebo to see a wood turning demonstration. Luckily, I caught a Facebook Live feed by the Sevierville Commons Arts Council while I was in the restaurant. From that, I caught a couple of screenshots of these Unicoi County crafters. Here is one screenshot of Bill Collison at work.
Here is a screenshot of Tina Collison. Check the front page of the Sevierville Mountain Press Sunday edition to see a story on these two crafters.
Taking a last look before heading to lunch with friends. The Sevier County Courthouse clock tower in the background is a nice photo reference.
Healthy Balance is a great lunch stop after visiting the market. I met Janice, Anita, and Elaine for a leisurely lunch. The turkey avocado sandwich grilled is perfection. We highly recommend this lunch spot!
There is another farmers market downtown in just a few days. It is a great way for you, and your family, to get out and about in Sevierville. See you there!
There is a special energy on Fridays in downtown Sevierville. Go to the gazebo on Bruce Street and you will find our local farmers market buzzing with activity and commerce. I went this week and found two new vendors that offer something a little special. Follow along and see for yourself…
I noticed a lot of progress on a new business downtown called Graze Burgers. (I think that I got that name right.) One of the foreman said that they would make some good progress in another month. It is coming along nicely.
Although in a bit of a disarray now, this alley will soon become a seating area with tables and chairs for Graze Burgers. There will be a window to the bar that will assist with food service. I am looking forward to see this new business.
There was a lot of ‘hustle and bustle’ at the farmers market when I arrived around 11:00 a.m. Â I was glad to see so many customers there for the day.
It was good to see Doug Shanks ready to serve lunch to hungry shoppers. He retired from the Sevierville Police Force and has taken over this business.
If you elect Doug Shanks as Constable, then you know where you can find him on Fridays between 9:00-1:00.
I always enjoy seeing the U.T. Extension Office at the farmers market because they will have a nice sample and recipe to give away to anyone who wants to try it. They also have many tips for recipes, gardening, cooking, and more.
I tried this broccoli salad and it was fabulous! It was kept cold and refreshing. I liked the raisins and red onion in this particular recipe. Must make it soon!
Here is one of the new vendors from Snowbird Mountain Farm. I think that it is worthy of note because I bought something here within 5 minutes. Guess what it was?
This business is based in Hartford, Tennessee. Snowbird Mountain Farm (love the title!) offers several products, not the least of which is coffee. The vendor was very pleasant and friendly, happy to explain the roasting process and differences in blends.
I am a coffee ‘afficionado’ and a big fan of the Three Bears Coffee company that sells at the Knoxville Market Square farmers market. To see a coffee vendor at our Sevierville farmers market was quite a welcome sight. This is a niche that needs to be filled.
After smelling the aromas from each bag, I promptly bought this one and look forward to trying it in the morning.
I love this vendor as I have bought many dog sculptures from her to give as gifts. There are some new things here. Look…
Pomeranians!
I think that I am going to buy this for Larry Sorrell!
This was the other new vendor that was worthy of note. He makes and sells candied, glazed pecans, walnuts, and cashews. Walk up and you can try a sample.
I tried this one. He uses bourbon to make this delightful treat. It was really good! I only tried one.
I think that this could be a good hostess gift if you are going to see someone. I would prefer the one on the right, of course.
It was time for me to go so I went my usual route through this arcade, the hallway through Victoria Mall.
Pass through the light to Court Avenue and the parking lot on Main Street. It was nice to see some new vendors along with the good ones that we already have on Fridays at the farmers market. It makes it nice to get out and about in Sevierville on a summer morning.
See you there!
I rushed up Court Avenue and then to the gazebo area in order to connect with the farmers market last Friday. Â On my way home from a HIIT class, there were only a few minutes to spend there, but fresh produce was calling my name. As it turned out, I would return downtown at dusk to see what was going on with the Sevierville Commons sponsored movie. It was a busy day in downtown Sevierville so follow along to see what was bringing people downtown from morning to evening.
Tomatoes are in! Love the summertime for this reason. Hendersons always has good ones.
Danish and bagels for the sweet tooth. She often sells out by noon so get there early.
This cute little game on sale by one vendor was a bargain! I will get some next week —if there are any left.
We were able to sample one of the small Cherokee Purple tomatoes from this vendor; consequently, I took several home. Lots of flavor in a small package.
This is on my dining room table right now. Hard to pass up a bouquet from Sevier Blumen.
Around 8:30 p.m. it was almost dusk so I decided to go by and see the crowd for the outdoor movie. The selection for the evening was the “Lion King.”
We have no drive-in movie theaters in the county, but this was  almost the next best thing. What a nice evening to sit outside to watch a movie with family and friends almost within the shadow of the courthouse.
Snacks were available for sale from the Relay For Life of Sevier County group. They said that they had sold out of certain things by the time that I got there so get there early next time!
There was a very good turnout for this movie. Thanks to Sevierville Commons for the opportunity to enjoy something free downtown with families.
I found some precious, hand-made items for sale at this table sponsored the Orbit Village Project. The figures of zebras, giraffes, and other African animals fit perfectly into the “Lion King” theme. I bought a giraffe figure that will sit on my desk to collect mail.
I have heard of the Orbit Village Project before and enjoyed looking at the information boards. What a wonderful work it is for everyone involved.
Finally, darkness settled and it was time for the show. Everyone seemed to settle in.
And then the magic began…
It was my first visit to the Farmers Market in downtown Sevierville this year. Â I was running late so it was a quick tour around for me this time. Many of your favorite vendors were there. Follow me to take a quick tour here.
The first reason I go to the market is for fresh produce so Henderson’s is hard to beat.
The lady who sells bread and fresh bagels is back. These are amazing!
One of my favorite vendors is back with the handmade figurines. Remember last year when she designed some cat and dog figurines for me to give as gifts? She has a few new things for the holidays, so check them out next week.
I am avoiding sugar right now, but imagine these products are wonderful on a morning biscuit. She also does the T-shirt quilts so ask her about them if you are interested.
This lady is one of the friendliest vendors on Friday so go say “hello.” She had some ‘special helpers’ too. Everyone needs soaps and scrubs and hers are so reasonably priced.
I asked about the charcoal ingredient and she replied that it was good for problem skin and complexions. It helps remove toxins too.
These little cakes were so light. The sweet potato butter adds the moisture. Sounds so good!
I got close to the end of the market time so I didn’t really run into a lot of people. Will try to be earlier next week. Next, I crossed the street to see a sneak peek of the Rocking the Commons event, sponsored by the Sevierville Arts Commons.
These rockers are gorgeous! They will be auctioned off today at 4:00.
Go Vols !
Each rocker is one of a kind. Collector’s item!
Some lucky people will have a one of a kind rocking chair to enjoy on the porch this summer. See you downtown and out and about in Sevierville.Â
Lots going on so I am just now getting to post about the downtown Sevierville Farmers Market last Friday. As usual, I parked in the lot across from Sevier County Bank because it is so pretty strolling down this street.
As I approached the courthouse, a funeral procession proceeded slowly down the street. The young man pictured above stopped, removed his hat, and placed it on his car until the procession had passed down the street. Respect.
I will only have one more Friday to visit the market due to work hours. It has been a great market season.
My first stop was the UT Extension office. The recipe and sample was so good that I made it yesterday at home. So good, but go easy on the jalapeños!
What a wonderful service the UT Extension office offers to the community. Great recipe!
This jewelry always stops me in my tracks. Beautiful, unique, and finely crafted. The vendor is quite friendly so stop for a chat.
I always stop to look at this booth and have bought several gifts here. Remember that the vendor is an ice skating choreographer; in fact, he has toured with some very world renowned skaters. He recently went rapellling at a waterfall so that was an interesting chat. Stop by!
This is a great booth. I have bought some ‘ bath bombs ‘ beacause they are an easy way to take magnesium. Always friendly. Ask her about the big gust of wind and her tent last month.
Local honey is good for your health. They sell it in various forms, plus bee pollen that you can add to smoothies or yogurt.
Going to have some new Iris plants next spring!
If you look at these bagels more than 10 seconds then you will end up buying one.
Henderson’s always has a crowd with their good produce. They have been selling in Sevierville for decades.
On the way out, I stopped at Mom’s Vintage Kitchen to order a birthday cake for my father. We had a celebration the next day for his 85th birthday so it required something special. On a whim, I ordered a strawberry cake with buttercream frosting. Give her 24 hours notice for cakes because she makes a lot of them and other pastries. After reading this menu board, I wished that I had more time to have lunch there; but alas, it was time to go. I made arrangements to pick up the cake the next morning.
I picked up the strawberry cake by 10:30 the next morning.
I spied another pick up order on the counter and the cupcakes looked decadent.
Mom’s makes cute children’s cakes.
But my dad’s cake was a masterpiece! We used to eat lunch years ago at Eva’s in Bearden, often ordering the strawberry cake. We decided that this one may be even better than Eva’s—-if that is even possible. You must try it! The cake was rather tall and dense because it felt like it weighed about 8 pounds. It could easily have served 15 people.
Everyone agreed that it was wonderful. The best birthday cake that I think I have ever had. Just amazing.
It was one of my last Fridays to visit the downtown Sevierville farmer’s market, one of the best ways to get out and about in Sevierville.
Save a bagel for me!
Out and About in Sevierville 