MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis broke ground Tuesday on the new Raleigh Farmers Market behind Raleigh Springs Civic Center.
“When the Raleigh CDC started, our main focus was workforce development. But from the beginning, we knew having a farmer’s market was one of our goals,” said Demitrius Halliburton, a leader with the Raleigh CDC. “We began hosting markets at different locations in 2018, and as we expanded our housing and development work, finding a fixed location became a top priority. We’re thrilled to finally offer a permanent space that belongs to the community.”
Halliburton said in addition to fresh produce and local goods, the new market will function as a food truck park and a neighborhood gathering space.
“We want this to be a meeting point for the neighborhood, a place that brings people together,” said Halliburton…