Slow Food Knoxville is one of over 850 local convivium worldwide. Our mission is to support local growers, encourage sustainable practices, and preserve artisanal methods by cultivating the creation and enjoyment of food in the Tennessee Valley region through education, dialogue, and example.

Mark Your Calenders! Upcoming Slow Food Knoxville Events

Volunteer Meet and Greet
Tomato Head on Market Square
Monday July 13th, 5pm until 9pm

Appetizers will be served featuring local offerings from the Market Square Farmers' Market, courtesy of The Tomato Head. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Learn all about Slow Food Knoxville and how you can get involved as a volunteer or member of the leadership team! Please limit attendance to those who are serious about volunteering their time with Slow Food Knoxville.

Second Annual Pesto Festo
Saturday August 22nd
4pm until 9pm
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/73174

This year we will convene at Joppa Ridge Farm in Washburn, TN to celebrate the basil and garlic harvests. Join us for bocce, farm tours, heirloom garlic tasting and the pesto competition, followed by a farm dinner overlooking the farm's vineyard and Clinch Mountain. Music by Tennessee Schmaltz. Seating is limited so don't delay; visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/73174 for more details and to purchase your ticket.

Time for Lunch Eat-In
A Public Potluck to Promote Real Food in Schools
Monday, September 7th, 5pm until 8pm
Location TBA

Bring a dish containing a local ingredient and your own place-settingJoin us as we help promote Slow Food USA's Time For Lunch campaign, an initiative to get healthier food into schools. This September, Congress will vote on the Child Nutrition Act, which has the power to improve the quality of the food served in our nation's public schools. To learn more and to sign the petition, visit:http://www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/campaign/time_for_lunch

1st Annual Slow Food Potluck at Holston River Park, Knoxville

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Holston River Park for our first Slow Food Knoxville event. Over 50 people came out for what turned out to be a delicious feast of an assortment of homemade dishes, local cheeses and milks and teas! We are just thrilled with the attendance at our first event.

Below is a list of the wonderful dishes and drinks that were shared. Folks are welcome to post requests for recipes on this forum. Or, feel free to send your recipe to info@slowfoodknoxville.org. Amy will compile the recipes and share them here. We'll be posting information about future events as the details are finalized. We welcome your input!

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Holston River Park June 29th

Potluck dishes & drinks shared....yum, yum.

  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Potato Salad
  • Cucumbers and Yogurt
  • Raw Churned Cow Buttermilk
  • Mint Tea
  • Hibiscus Tea
  • Kimchee
  • Raw Whole Cow Milk
  • Raw Goat Milk
  • French Inspired Little Egg Sandwiches
  • Zucchini Casserole
  • Cow Milk Cottage Cheese
  • Cold Wax Bean & Onion Salad
  • Cornbread
  • Corn Tomato Salad
  • Roasted Beets
  • Salad Sally
  • Cucumber Dill Salad
  • Buttermilk Biscuit
  • Blackberry Pie
  • Eggplant with Sofrito
  • Bean & Potato Salad
  • Summer Zucchini Pasta
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Rosemary Cornmeal Crackers & Ricotta Cheese
  • Pumpkin Honey Muffins
  • Rhubarb Cobbler
  • Carrot Casserole
  • Napa Slaw
  • Green Beans & Roasted Potato Salad with Rosemary Vinegarette
  • Summer Polenta Cassarole
  • Asian Cole Slaw
  • Guacamole
  • Plum Upside Down Cake
  • Pesto