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State of Food

Our Food

Tennessee has a rich agricultural tradition; from farms in Middle Tennessee to acreages along the Mississippi Tennesseans have always grown a wide range of crops. Although we live in a state dominated by farms, there are many communities who lack access to healthy and affordable foods. Together we can create a sustainable food landscape that is good for our communities and the environment. 
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Food Access in Tennessee

Food deserts are scattered in communities throughout our state. A food desert exists when a community has limited access to healthy and affordable food. 14% of Tennesseans are food insecure, meaning they lack access to food that allows them to live active and healthy lifestyles.  
Despite their growing populations, many communities in Tennessee have too few supermarkets. Large areas of Nashville and Memphis are underserved, and many residents have to travel long distances to purchase foods necessary to maintain a healthy diet. The situation in these cities is representative of a statewide problem impacting families in both urban and rural areas in Tennessee. - The Food Trust
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Get Involved

You may live in or near a food insecure area; get involved in fostering a healthy food network by volunteering for a community garden or local food bank. You can also support local farms by being part of a CSA or Community Supported Agriculture. Check out the resources to learn more about the state of food in Tennessee. 
  • Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap 
  • Nashville Food Project
  • The Food Trust Tennessee Project
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Tennessee Environmental Council
​One Vantage Way Suite E-250
​Nashville, TN 37228 | 615-248-6500 | tec@tectn.org 
​We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1970.
  • Home
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer & Events
    • Come Post Your Compost >
      • Submit Compost Totals Here
      • Community Success Stories
      • Resources for Businesses
    • Generate Some Buzz
    • Recycling Roundups >
      • Recycle Tennessee >
        • Recycle Right Nashville
        • Recycle Right Knoxville
        • Recycle Right Oak Hill
        • Recycle Right Lebanon
    • Watershed Support Center >
      • Davidson County Creek Cleanups
      • Grassy Branch Creek Restoration Project
      • Lytle Creek Restoration Project
      • Duck River Opportunities Project
      • Stream Support and Consulting
      • Citizen Action Guide
    • Tennessee Tree Program >
      • Tennessee Tree Day
      • Tennessee Chestnut Project
      • Useful Tree Resources >
        • Benefits of trees
      • Guidelines For A Tennessee Tree Project Event
      • Tennessee Tree Varieties We Have Planted
    • Radioactive Waste Education Project
    • Intern with TEC
  • Donate & Ways to Give
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission, Vision & Accomplishments
    • 50 Years of Accomplishments