Saturday Market Newsletter October 17, 2026

Last Updated 10/16/2026 • Posted in News, Murfreesboro Saturday Market, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County

It's Time for Cool Weather Produce

The days when tomatoes have been the star of the market are winding down (and honestly, we’re ready for a change), but the market is still full of fresh, delicious choices. Fall brings tender kale, Swiss chard, collards, and other hearty greens—perfect for soups, sautés, and healthy, tasty meals. Look for radishes and turnips, too: roast them, toss them into a salad, or enjoy them straight from the crisper.

This is the time to buy fresh carrots, cabbage, broccoli, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and more. Cool-weather crops have plenty of flavor and many store well, so it’s easy to bring home a little extra for later.

There’s no need to say goodbye to seasonal market shopping just because summer is fading. Come see what our growers have harvested this week, ask what’s tasting especially good, and take home something new to try. The Saturday Market is open through October 31--three more weeks.

Saturday Market Map for October 17

Check Out This Week's Vendors

Don't Forget Your October Loyalty Card

There's plenty of time to get your three market visits in for the October Customer Loyalty Drawing. October Loyalty cards are ready to pick up this Saturday. Stop by the Market Information Tent on Saturday to get your card. Our September winner was Amanda. Congratulations for winning and thank you for being a weekly market visitor.

Quintessential Creatives Rescue Initiative

Mehgan, best known for her customized doggy bandanas at the market, has started a project to benefit animal rescue here in Rutherford County. Here's her story: While cleaning out my own dog’s “closets," I decided to find a good way to recycle and raise money for animal rescue. At my booth, Quintessential Creatives, I have a basket of gently used (and cleaned), pet toys, clothes, collars, and leashes called the “thrift basket.” Each item in the basket is only $2. All basket sales will go to a local rescue at the end of the season. How can you help? If you have cleaned out your own dog’s/cat’s closets and have things in your goodwill pile, consider donating them to me to sell for you! I’m hoping to have a little bit of something for everyone in that basket to help the rescues in any way I can!

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Vote For Your Favorite Scarecrow

Italian Chef Scarecrow on the Murfreesboro Square

More than 30 scarecrows have moved into downtown Murfreesboro, bringing creativity, personality, and fall fun to Main Street Murfreesboro’s Scarecrows Downtown.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and take a stroll to find the scarecrow that earns your vote!

Use our Google Maps walking map to help you discover all the scarecrow locations. Follow it on your phone as you explore downtown, or plan your route before heading out.

Voting for your favorite scarecrow begins October 5! Scan the QR code attached to the scarecrow to cast your vote and you get entered for a chance to win a $25 gift card from a downtown business. One vote per person, so take time to explore before making your choice!

Friday Night Live on October 16-Last Concert for 2026

Matthias Lamparter is bringing his full band, including horns and a fiddle, to entertain downtown with all the Southern and Classic Rock/Country classics!

Main Street Murfreesboro is excited to provide ONE MORE CONCERT in October for the community. Bring your sweaters and dancing shoes and don't miss this free downtown event!

Please Take Our Saturday Market Survey

Let us know what you think about the Saturday Market and how we can improve! Take this short survey for Main Street Murfreesboro. Take the Survey.

Find Market Information on our Webpage

Did you know that you can always get updated information about the Saturday Market (and other Main Street events) on our Main Street website? For market information, including a directory of full-time vendors with contact information, FAQs about the market, our newsletter signup link, and sponsorship opportunities, use this direct link to the market page. You'll also find a gallery of Saturday Market customer photos and a collection of our Saturday Market newsletters.