The WeGo Market News Conference, held on July 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on enhancing access to healthy food through a partnership between WeGo Public Transit and the Nashville Farmers Market. The meeting began with acknowledgments from city officials, emphasizing the importance of improving food access as a key objective for the community.

The conference highlighted the ongoing initiatives stemming from Mayor O'Connell's "Choose How You Move" initiative, which aims to expand public transit services. This includes the construction of 12 new neighborhood and regional transit centers, park-and-ride facilities, and enhanced service frequencies on key routes. The recent graduation of 22 new bus operators from the WeGo Academy was also noted, indicating a commitment to increasing service capacity.

Darryl Lane, the director of the Nashville Farmers Market, expressed gratitude for the partnership with WeGo, marking it as a significant step in expanding food sourcing efforts across Nashville. He reflected on the market's historical significance, tracing its roots back to 1800, and emphasized the ongoing mission to provide fresh food to underserved areas.

Councilman Jacob Koopin also spoke at the event, underscoring the importance of food access in the community. He announced that the WeGo Market would operate every second and fourth Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to residents in the downtown area. This initiative aims to address food access challenges, particularly highlighted by recent closures of local grocery stores.

The conference concluded with a reaffirmation of the partnership's goals to bring healthy, local food to Nashville residents, enhancing both food security and public transit accessibility. The collaborative efforts between WeGo and the Nashville Farmers Market are set to play a crucial role in fostering community well-being and improving access to essential resources.