At The Nashville Food Project, we believe food security is built over time through care, stewardship, and shared responsibility. This spring, we’re inviting our community to take part in that work by helping plant a new community orchard at our Community Farm at Mill Ridge.
On March 27 and 28, from 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM, neighbors, volunteers, and partners will gather at 12944 Old Hickory Blvd to plant fruit trees that will nourish our city for years to come. This Orchard Planting Party is open to the public, and no prior gardening experience is required.
Community orchards are long-term investments. They ask us to think beyond a single growing season and consider what sustained nourishment can look like over time. Once established, this orchard will provide fresh fruit for community partners and neighbors, while also serving as a shared space for learning, connection, and stewardship.
The orchard at Mill Ridge will play an important role within our broader Community Agriculture Network, supporting hands-on education and collaborative growing efforts across Nashville. In addition to producing food, the space will serve as a gathering place where people can learn together, work side by side, and deepen relationships through care for the land.
This event reflects our mission to grow, cook, and share nourishing food while cultivating community and alleviating hunger. By inviting people into the planting process, we emphasize that food security is not a short-term solution, but a collective commitment that grows through patience, presence, and care.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Whether it’s your first time planting a tree or you’ve spent years in gardens and farms, there is a place for you in this work. Together, we’ll prepare soil, plant trees, and begin tending something that will continue to give back long after this season.
Event Details
What: Orchard Planting Party
When: March 27–28, 2026 | 8:15 AM–12:00 PM
Where: Community Farm at Mill Ridge, 12944 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, Tennessee 37013
Who: Open to the public; no experience necessary
Registration is encouraged. We look forward to growing something lasting together.