Sell Direct to Local Customers
Reach more buyers through our easy-to-use online marketplace. Set your own prices and keep 100% of your price - no hidden fees*
Why Join the East Tennessee Food Hub?
Boost Your Farm's Income
Access a larger, loyal customer base looking for fresh, local food and farm products. The Hub markets for you!
Save Time
One drop-off location for all your orders - no need to manage multiple pickups or deliveries or sit all day at a Farmers Market.
Flexible and Inclusive
No cost to join or sell. Sell what you grow or make: produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, and farm services. No organic certification required.
Community Support
Be part of a growing network of local producers, sharing knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
*A small handling fee on top of the producer’s price is added to customer orders to cover costs of software and manpower
How It Works: Onboarding and Getting Started
Onboard!
Fill out our online form to give us the initial information we need to onboard you as a Producer with the East Tennessee Food Hub!
Producer Onboarding QuestionnaireWe Set Up Your Online Store
We'll set up your storefront, and reach out to you via email when we’re ready for your full inventory of products and their prices.
You control your inventory, pricing, and product information, and you will be able to change all of it as often as you like from your own login at Local Fo!
Sell & Fulfill Orders
Customers order online each week. You'll get a pick list and bring your pre-packed orders to our central drop-off site. We handle the sorting and customer distribution - just drop off and go!
Get Paid Fast
Payments are processed securely online and directly deposited to your bank account.
Grow With Us
Give feedback, suggest improvements, and help shape the future of local food in East Tennessee. As the Hub grows, more pickup sites and delivery options will be added.
Coming Soon: Training Classes
We'll be offering training sessions to help you set up and optimize your online storefront. Stay tuned for more details!
📚 Storefront Setup Training • Marketing Your Products • Online Sales Best Practices