Join Jack and shave your head to benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation, and help in the fight against childhood cancer. Last year Jack’s Chattanoggins raised $35,000, and all money remains here in Chattanooga. Here are some ways to get involved:

• Join the fun by raising money and shaving your head! Get your friends and co-workers on board and make a big impact on the fight against childhood cancer.
• Show your support of the fight against childhood cancer by sponsoring Jack’s Chattanoggins.  Download sponsor information or call Ali Dunn at 423.778.5870 for more information.
• You can make a tax-deductible donation to Children’s Hospital Foundation by calling (423) 778-6600 or donate online.
• For more information on the event go to http://jackshaves.org/jacks-chattanoggins/.

On June 9th, you can watch or participate in the head shaving event!!

Get your dancing shoes on and come hear the swinging rhythms of Sweet Georgia Sound! Under the direction of Mike LaRoche, this 20-piece swing band will get your toes tapping and give you one of the best live performances you will ever hear. Free on the EPB stage! Look for fresh-picked produce, delicious artisan foods, arts, crafts, and of course the best lunch in town from the Market Cafe.

This Memorial Day weekend Chattanoogans and visitors will enjoy an American tradition – summertime Bar-B-Que, cold beer and live music.

It’s all happening Sunday at Chattanooga Market where several local pit-masters will be competing at our 5th Annual Beast Feast Bar-B-Que Contest. Here’s who’s competing:

Whether it’s slathered or rubbed & doused in slopping sauce; spicy or mild; chicken, pork or beef; there’s a flavor for everyone. People’s Choice and Judge’s Favorite will determine which local Bar-B-Que expert takes home bragging rights.

Each pit-master will offer $1 Bar-B-Que bites all day long or market-goers can purchase a full plate of their favorite for an additional charge. It’s a great way to sample the best of Chattanooga’s Bar-B-Que while enjoying shopping and entertainment at Chattanooga Market. Our pig roast has become a popular sight to see at the event – join us on our Chattanooga Beast Feast Facebook page to see the fun from last year!

The day wouldn’t be complete without local band “The Stratoblasters” from KZ106 radio. They’ll perform rock N roll favorites on the EPB stage at 12:30 and an encore performance at 2:30pm.  Annabelle’s Curse will play on our stage out front at 11:30 and 1:30.

Strawberry salsa, strawberry cake, chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberry jelly, even strawberry lemonade – you get the idea!

Our strawberries are hand picked early Sunday morning and are juicy and red all the way through – not like the imported strawberries at the grocer.

It’s the prime time for strawberries; don’t miss out..Local really is better and you’ll taste the difference!

All too often we get trapped into thinking that all produce is available at all times…Not true!  When thinking about buying healthy, fresh and local, buying in season is the way to go.  Stay in touch with us and we’ll keep you in sync with what to buy and when during the growing season or you can always check out the TN website for a full growing list, especially if you’ll be visiting other markets during your travels.

During May you can expect to find some or all of these fresh fruits and vegetable at Chattanooga Market:

Asparagus, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, greens, herbs, Kale, lettuce, onions, rhubarb  strawberries, turnips and perhaps a few more things peaking early.

We’ll help make her day special by pampering her with a selection of wines and champagnes along with an assortment of locally made chocolates as she enjoys live music on the EBP stage.  Grab that special lady some fresh cut flowers, fresh meat & produce for dinner, a piece of local art, and voila – you’ve just made it the best Mother’s Day ever!

Vendor Profile:

Lee & Gordon Greens

One of our customer favorites, Lee and Gordon Greens is a hydroponic greenhouse located in Chickamauga, Georgia.They provide the highest quality specialty lettuces, herbs, and micro greens year round.

Q: How long have you been a vendor at the market?

A: 4 years

Q: What is your sprouts program?

A: Our sprouts program is all about teaching young kids in second or third grade about Hydroponics. We let them tour the greenhouse and each child plants a lettuce seed. They then watch the progress via weekly emails to the teacher. Once the lettuce is mature we take those heads back to their class and they have a salad along with their regular lunch.

Stop by and visit  Joan at the market or you can check out their website: leeandgordongreens.com

Nutritional Facts:

We don’t usually think of lettuces as being great sources of nutrition, however did you know that 1 cup of chopped bibb lettuce contains only 7 calories, no saturated fat, but contains 36% of your daily value for vitamin A, and 70% of your daily value for vitamin K?

Basil Lemonade:

Try this delicious take on the classic summer thirst quencher!

Ingredients

For Lemonade:

• 2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons
• 2 cups Basil Simple Syrup (ingredients below)
• 2 cups sparkling water
• Ice
• Lemon twists, for garnish

For Basil Simple Syrup:

• 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions

Basil Simple Syrup:

In a saucepan combine basil, sugar, and water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Cool, strain the simple syrup, and store in the refrigerator.

Basil Lemonade:

Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.

Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the Chattanooga Market! Mexican-American culture favorites including Chattanooga’s best salsa sampling… Mariachis, salsa dancing, ZUMBA instruction and, of course, cold cerveza! Don’t miss the running of the Chihuahuas on Saturday (day before) – more info.

This Sunday will be all about fresh local produce – straight from the farm, artisan breads, gourmet prepared foods, fresh cut flowers and other Springtime Market finds. Chat with local artists while shopping for unique, local arts & artisan crafts.

You’ll want to make time for lunch in the Market Cafe where local food is prepared fresh featuring a mix of cultural tastes.

AND – Live entertainment will be provided by the Folk School of Chattanooga complete with good ole Banjo playin’ and an old time jam session!

SpringFest is the kick-off for FRESH farm foods….enjoy for months to come!