Long Live the Planet!

Find out how easy it is to Live Green! Our Green Expo will walk visitors through the products, services, and technology available to help you live a more eco-conscious lifestyle. Attendees will learn about the everyday applications and benefits of living “green.” The Green Expo will showcase displays and educational experiences about the green options for energy, cleaning, building, transportation, nutrition, personal care and how to get involved in support of your local sustainability movement.

Engage Green! Workshops

Throughout the day visitors can listen in on the fascinating workshops presented by Team Green Adventures and Community Food Advocates. Team Green Adventures will be hosting a series of their Engage Green workshops including Green Proofing Your Home, Rain Barrel Demonstrations, Natural Beauty Skin Care and much more! Community Food Advocates will be hosting a series of local food and farming workshops including cooking demonstrations by local chefs and workshops highlighting the importance of eating locally and seasonally. Click here for more information, schedule, descriptions and presenter bios.

Shop Green! Marketplace

Nashville’s one stop earth friendly shop, The Green Wagon is sponsoring a green marketplace where you can shop local products and meet the producers who made them. This area will feature environmentally-friendly items such as locally-made clothing, organic products, locally-made food, daily-use consumables, and other green items. The Green Wagon aims to filter out green washing while seeking a good mix of eco-friendly vendors.

Indoor Air Quality

Gail Bost and the American Lung Association will be discussing Indoor Air Quality, busting some myths about how to keep your indoor air clean and green. The American Lung Association will have a booth from 5pm-10pm for information on Indoor Air Quality and more.

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Electric Vehicles

James and NoGas Scooter will be discussing the electric vehicle industry, how to use, maintain and “fuel up” a no-gas vehicle. NoGas Scooter will have a booth from 12-10 pm to help you get on the road in a stylish zero-emissions vehicle.

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Italian Cooking from the Garden

What to do with the beautiful bounty from the vegetable garden? The cuisine of Italy celebrates the vegetable! Join us for this cooking demo of three classic Italian veggie dishes using peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant. All three scrumptiously savory and easy to make.

Paulette Licitra is both a chef and writer. She teaches cooking classes and food literature workshops. Paulette completed her professional culinary studies at Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She was Chef at Rustico Cooking in New York, cooked in Mario Batali’s restaurant Lupa, and her catering company Chez Paulette specialized in appetizer parties for private and corporate events. Paulette has traveled extensively in Italy for culinary research, and studied with home cooks in Lazio, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Piemonte, Campania, and the Veneto. Paulette is the publisher of the food journal Alimentum-The Literature of Food.

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Changing the World, One Meal at a Time

Where does your food come from? Why does it matter? Join local food and farming advocate and activist Jennifer Hagan-Dier for an information session and interactive discussion about the power of the fork and how our food choices really do make a difference in our health, our environment and our economy. Learn the top 10 items you should eat organic and those that don’t have to be, as well as explore 10 simple things you can do to change the world every day.

Jennifer Hagan-Dier is the Assistant Commissioner of the TN Department of Revenue by day, but spends her free time working to promote local farmers, farmers’ market, seasonal produce and the benefits of buying local. Jennifer is the co-founder and President of the Friends of the Nashville Farmers’ Market; serves as a board member for the Community Food Advocates and Chairperson for the Field of Greens Fund and a Board Member for the new Urban Green Lab.

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Outdoor Air Quality

Becky Taylor of Clean Air Partnership of Middle TN. Participants will learn the basics about outdoor air quality issues in Middle Tennessee including the types of air pollution we experience here, simple ways to improve our air, what to do on Air Alert Days, and more. Visit the booth from 12-10pm for more information on how you can help clear the air in Tennessee.

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Farmers’ Market Shopping 101

Abandon the aisles and can the cart - learn to Shop at Farmers’ Markets! Shopping at Farmers’ Markets is a great way to save money, meet the faces behind your food and Grow the Local Movement. Best of all, Markets are a rich and fun shopping trip everyone will enjoy! Learn how markets work, shopping tips, and more at this fun and informative session!

About Jolie Yockey – Jolie Ayn Yockey serves as Marketing Director for Nashville Farmers’ Market. Jolie fell in love with farmers markets going with her great- grandmother to select fresh, locally-grown foods for family meals. Jolie says, “I appreciate the opportunity to welcome people to the ritual and community of farmers market shopping. You will love it!”

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14 Days of Eating in a Real Food Way

Join Chef Shane Kelly as she discusses and demonstrates how simple it is to stop eating out of boxes and cook with real whole foods. Guests will have a chance to ask questions, sample dishes and join in a discussion of how food choices make a difference.

Shane Kelly is a chef/speaker/teacher of all things real food and received her culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet Institute. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband Alex and their “puppy” Lucy. Shane recently published her book “Fourteen Days of Eating in a Real Food Way.”

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Composting 101

Presented by Jeff Ezell, Metro Beautification. More information coming soon.

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Organic Gardening Made Simple

Whether you’ve grown your own for years or just thinking of getting started growing your own food, Sizwe Herring can help you out. Sizwe will host this interactive discussion about garden planning, composting and a variety of topics around growing your own food. Ask questions and get advice about the best ways to set up or grown your garden this year and plan for the future.

About Sizwe – Sizwe Herring recently joined the Community Food Advocates as its Community Garden Program Coordinator. Sizwe has many years of experience in community organizing and community gardens through his work with EarthMattersTN, Green Collar Jobs Task Force, and many other green initiatives to our Community Garden Program, including grants for gardens, trainings, and a garden tour.

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Green Proof Your Home

Tara Biller and Green Proof Your Home will be discussing green home tips to keep your personal space green (in your home and your wallet). Tara will also share information about the Nashville Eco Challenge and In-Home Energy Audit. Green Proof Your Home will have a booth from 5pm-10pm.

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Farmers Markets and the Local Food Revolution

Join Jeff Themm, Executive Director of the Nashville Farmers’ Market, for an overview and discussion about the importance of farmers’ markets to farmers and eaters and how these markets have influenced the “local food revolution.” If you’ve ever wondered how to find the best produce and when to shop at the farmers’ market this is the time to ask.

About Jeff – An avid runner, cook, eater and advocate, Jeff Themm has served as the Executive Director of the Nashville Farmers’ Market since 2005. During his time at the Market he has recruited a host of new local and organic farmers to the Market and overseen the construction and now reconstruction of the Market House featuring local restaurants and businesses. Jeff also serves as the President of the Community Food Advocates and is active in a variety of community endeavors.

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Biodiesel & Alternative Fuels

Bart Comenskey and C & E Biodiesel. Bart will be discussing alternative fuels including biodeisel. Details coming soon.

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Going Green: The Basics of Bicycle Commuting

Presented by Sean Davies, Walk Bike Nashville. More information coming soon.

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Rain Barrels

Mekayle Houghton and the Cumberland River Compact. Mekayle will demonstrate how to create a rain barrel and offer advice on how to properly install, use, and maintain your rain barrel throughout the year. Rain Barrels may be purchased on sight for home delivery at the Cumberland River Compact’s booth from 12noon-10pm.

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Pure and Natural Makeovers

Presented by Kelly and Purely Clear, natural makeup. More information coming soon.
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Beauty Skin Care

Teresa Bennett, Pharm.D, and Arbonne International. Teresa will discuss natural beauty with all natural cosmetic and skin care options as well as her involvement with Mercy Ministries for a program she founded called Makeovers for Mercy. Teresa’s background as a Pharmacist has made her aware of the impact certain chemicals in most cosmetics have on our skin and our health. Arbonne will have a booth from 12noon-10pm.

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Southeast Recycling Technologies

As part of the Tennessee State Fair's Green Expo, Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. will accept compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's) September 10th through the 14th, at their booth for proper recycling. As a community service, this recycling of CFL's will be free of charge to homeowners. (Limit up to 6 CFL's per household)

Other Exhibitors Include:

• FerrellGas
• Middle TN US Green Building Council
• SolarTEK Nashville
• ECOTality
• Clean Cities of Middle TN
• Window Revision
• Soltility
• Holmes Pest Control
• Cartridge World
• Metro Water Services
• MyMapCo
• Terex Utility
• New Wave Water Systems