The perception that Polk County, Tennessee farm stands offer nothing but eggs and produce is a common misconception.

While large, permanent farm markets with dedicated bakeries may be limited in this area, the small, entrepreneurial atmosphere of local farmers and cottage bakers means that homemade baked goods are often available.

These items — ranging from fresh breads and cookies to seasonal pies — are typically offered by individual vendors at seasonal farmers’ markets or through smaller, appointment-only farm operations, providing a truly local, small-batch culinary experience for those who know where to look.

Here are five individuals/small businesses to explore, though their presence with baked goods may be seasonal or market-dependent:

1. Mountain View Farm: Off of Hwy 411, Benton, TN
2. Columbus Farmers Market (Vendor collective): On Courthouse Street, Columbus, NC (Near Polk County, TN)
3. Green Door Gourmet (Vendor collective): 7007 River Rd Pk, Nashville, TN (Large market, may host Polk area vendors)
4. Dixie Lee Farmers Market (Vendor collective): 12740 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN (Possible Polk area vendors)
5. Pickled Treats & Antiques (Retailer, may source baked goods): No fixed business address provided in search results

To find freshly baked goods, shoppers in Polk County should look beyond roadside stands and instead visit the broader East Tennessee farmers’ markets or contact local farms directly, as small vendors frequently rotate their offerings and locations.