Restaurants Support River Friendly Farms
Any chef worth their salt will tell you that delicious food starts at the source. Fresh, organically-grown ingredients simply taste better. And the environmental benefits that come from supporting local farms make the food that much sweeter.
Through its River Friendly Farm certification program, the Cumberland River Compact is proud to support farms that supply some of Nashville’s best restaurants while caring for our waterways. Broken Point Farm and Cooper Creek Farm are two such operations. Through direct-to-restaurant sales and the food hub Nashville Grown, the farms provide produce to favorite eateries, such as Butcher & Bee, Henrietta Red, Audrey, and Bastion.
Both farms earned River Friendly certification from the Cumberland River Compact in 2023 for their commitment to practices that benefit our water, soil, and ecosystems. Their methods nourish the soil and provide myriad benefits to our water and land, both on the farm and downstream.
Broken Point Farm offers U-Pick hours, where you can pick your own berries and enjoy the farm’s rolling hills and river views. As stewards of land and community, farmers Joe and Sally Schiller are also proud Pick Tennessee members.
You can find Alex Bice of Cooper Creek Farm at the East Nashville and Amqui Station Farmers’ Markets. He also offers a “pay what you can” set-up in front of his house. Peek around back to see an inspiring example of a truly urban farm.
About River Friendly Farms
River Friendly Farms is a voluntary certification program run by the Cumberland River Compact that recognizes farmers who are good stewards of land and water resources, educates the public about the importance of their efforts, and supports their conservation journey.
About the Cumberland River Compact
The Cumberland River Compact is an nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through action, education, and collaboration.
About the farms
You can find more information at the respective wesbites of Cooper Creek Farm and Broken Point Farm.
