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Newport adopts farmers market policy, creates seasonal positions and applies for state grant
Newport City Council · April 11, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted a city-operated farmers market policy, approved two seasonal part-time market positions and appointed an advisory board; it also authorized applying for a $1,500 no-match grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to help startup costs.
The Newport City Council voted to have the city operate a downtown farmers market, adopting a written policy, two part-time seasonal job descriptions (market manager and assistant) and a two-year advisory board.
Regina, who researched models from nearby towns, told the council the proposal would place the market at…
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