…ractices, and help to preserve acreage devoted to sustainable agriculture, open space, and the natural beauty of the region. We operated the very first recycling collection center in Knoxville and we maintain a thorough recycling system throughout the store to this day. We donate unsalable food from our produce department and deli kitchen to several local farms for compost and to Second Harvest Food Bank’s Food Rescue program. Through Second Harve…

…. The Perennial Plate: Fermenting Maine – A short story about Kombucha and community. Co-op Kitchen: Common Knife Cuts – A brief, useful overview of basic knife cuts. Prepare to tackle those holiday veggies! The Perennial Plate: The Victory Garden’s edible Feast – In collaboration with PBS and Edibles Magazine, The Perennial Plate has revamped this classic PBS show! Shuckman’s Fish Co. & Smokery – Take a quick peek at Louisville native Lewis Shuck…

…re’s a sample of P6 in action: [vimeo id=”113955757″ mode=”normal” align=”center”] What Does the Name Mean? Around the world, cooperatives are organized according to seven international cooperative principles: Voluntary and Open Membership Democratic Member Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy and Independence Education, Training and Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community The sixth cooperative principle – cooper…

…free of artificial flavors, colors, and sweeteners.  …

…stories, build relationships with one another and raise power and joy as a community. Much of Cattywampus’ work centers around youth and their leadership, particularly through their Youth Intern Squad. Cattywampus also works directly with schools and after-school programs, offering multi-session artistic residencies in giant puppet making, community based theater, from small shows at public libraries to full-length collaborative pieces with local…

…milk, along with organic dairy and baking ingredients. Their coffee beans come from organic and fair trade- or better- sources and all used coffee grounds are donated to a local garden. Stop by to check out their coffee mugs created by local artists, enjoy their wi-fi and get a taste of the neighborhood! Magpies Bakery, bakery, 846 North Central Street Knoxville, TN 37917, (865) 673-0471, Monday: 10 am to 4 pm | Tuesday – Friday: 10 am to 5:30 pm…

…WNERS SAVE 10 PERCENT ON CASE PURCHASES A benefit of Three Rivers Market membership is saving 10 percent on cases available in the store or those you place Quick orders for. This includes full bags of bulk items. Stock up on sale items for the best deal! CO-OWNERS RECEIVE FREE advertisING A benefit of Three Rivers Market membership is free promotion of your small business or organization in the Rooster Roster. CO-OWNERS RECEIVE PRODUCE RECALL NOTI…

…of members in over 150 countries, which links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. UT Organic Crop Production – UT’s Organic Crop Production works to involve more Tennessee farmers in organic production in order to increase farm income and to provide an alternative to keep the family farm in the family. Rural Resources – Rural Resources is a Greeneville, TN based non-profit that works to connect farms, food, an…

…help finding a particular product provide us with feedback and product suggestions place quick orders make returns buy tickets to select community events get something posted on our community board find out about job openings and pick up an application place a catering order for items from our deli, including platters…

…et members receive a 10% discount on tickets! Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, Director community@narrowridge.org 865-497-2753 Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center offers a variety of sustainable living, natural immersion, and other Earth literacy experiences and community events. Narrow Ridge protects over 500 acres and has been “off the grid” since 1991. Components include eco-lodging, resource library, a natural burial p…