Our Local Food Map
About Our Local Food Map
Gaining Ground’s local Food Map contains information on nearby farms, farmers markets, food artisans, community gardens, and restaurants sourcing local food - all within a 150 mile radius of our flagship Gaining Ground Grocery, located at 1918 Union Avenue in the Highland Park neighborhood of Chattanooga.
The 150-Mile Area ‘Foodshed’
We call this 150 mile radius area our ‘foodshed,’ much like a watershed. Our foodshed includes Southeast Tennessee, Northwest Georgia, and Northeast Alabama. Gaining Ground created and continues to manage this map as a bridge between local eaters and the rich bounty of local food that our region has to offer. It's our mission to increase access to local food, and that's easier to do when you know how to find it!
Who’s On the Map
The Food Map contains local farm listings of all kinds, whether they grow food conventionally, certified humane, organically or anything in between. We want to provide you with the information to make food decisions that are right for your family, your health, and your budget.
Note on Food Artisans and Restaurants
The Food Map relies on restaurants and food artisans to honestly disclose their use of local food products. Food and beverage artisans craft their product in our 150-mile radius. Some use exclusively local products, while others don't. Restaurants listed in the Food Map purchase from local farms and/or food and beverage artisans. Please reach out to local food artisans and restaurants directly with any questions.
Questions or Comments?
Please contact us at localfoodguide@thegainingground.org for help.
How You Can Help
This map is a work in progress and we need your help! If you would like to be listed on the Food Map, please click the link below to fill out a brief form. Our local foodshed is growing and we want everyone to have a seat at the table!
How to Use the Map
Click the icon in the top right-hand corner of the map below to enter full screen mode. This will allow you to choose different categories and access the search function within the map.
