The 16th Annual TN Local Food Summit, taking place December 4–6, 2026, at Tennessee State University - Avon Williams Campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will bring together farmers, ranchers, food system advocates, educators, researchers, and other food system professionals to strengthen resilient and equitable local food systems across Tennessee and the Southeast. We are thrilled to announce that Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm and Nancy Matsumoto, author of Reaping What She Sows, will be our keynote speakers!
