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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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,... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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.... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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.... Read More »

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... Read More »

Here is a link to our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, a time of significant activity for... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

Welcome to our new Board Members for 2021-2023! 

Kimberly Lomonaco

Valerie Woodings

Damian Zannini

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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,... Read More »

Welcome to the Board of Directors!

Amanda Womac

Elizabeth Gentry

Joy Wilson

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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. ... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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, and CDS... Read More »

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,... Read More »

I serve because I love being part of Knoxville’s growing local movement.

-Allyn Richardson

I serve because the growth of Three Rivers Market will help make Knoxville resilient to the impact of global environmental change.

-Jill Mikucki

I serve so I can give back to a co-op that has served my family so well. -Allyn Richardson

I serve because Three Rivers is an exciting, growing Co-op and I am proud to be a part of that growth. 

-Jill Mikucki

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... Read More »

I serve because I care about the people in my community and believe safe, healthy food should be accessible to everyone.

-Jill Mikucki

 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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

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... Read More »

The 2012 Board Retreat at The Highlander Center

Greetings! Welcome to the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors blog. That’s a mouthful, isn’t it? Let’s just call it... Read More »