Slow Food Tennessee Valley

03/31/2026

Another potluck, another good time
Thanks for coming out!
Let's do it again soon!

Also, big thanks to Hi-Wire Brewing for letting us use awesome roof top!

03/15/2026

What a fantastic Pi Day Pie Contest! 🥧
There were so many creative and delicious pies — if you missed it, you really missed out!

Huge thanks to all the contestants for bringing their A-game and baking such incredible pies.

A big round of applause to our wonderful judges: Dale, former owner of Dale’s Fried Pies; Jessica, Farm & Community Gardens Manager at Beardsley Farm; Laura, Culinary Director at Cruze Farm; and Meade, owner of Mother’s Daughter Bread

Thank you to Savage Photo for capturing the event (not the photos in this post!) — we can’t wait to see them!

Slices from VG's Bakery and Heidi’s were absolutely delicious too.

And a very special thank you to Barrelhouse and the amazing staff — we truly appreciate your support. You have the nicest team!

Our next gathering is a potluck on Monday, March 30 at the Hi-Wire rooftop. Bring something to share and come hang out! Let’s talk about Pesto Festo and Slow Food. 🌿

03/13/2026

It's tomorrow!

03/06/2026

🥧 Pie Contest Reminder! 🥧
We have two categories:
✨ Sweet
✨ Savory
Please use at least one local ingredient in your pie.
🕚 We begin accepting entries at 11:00 AM and close promptly at 12:00 PM — please arrive on time!
📋 Don’t forget to write down all ingredients on a piece of paper for judges and guests to see.
While the pies are being judged, grab some lunch and enjoy delicious ciders.
🏆 Winners will be announced as soon as the judges finish deliberating.
See you there — and may the best pie win!

🥧 In addition to the contest, we’ll have locally sourced pies, fresh milk, and coffee available for purchase.

Let’s celebrate Pi Day with delicious pies and great company!

All proceeds support Slow Food Tennessee Valley local food initiatives, fostering good, clean, and fair food in our community. Every slice also helps fund next year’s Pie Contest, keeping this sweet community tradition going strong. Cheers to PIE!! 🥧✨

♻️ Help us support zero waste and sustainability. If you’re able, please bring your own tableware to the event. We truly appreciate your support!

02/27/2026

🥧 Calling All Pie Bakers! 🥧

It’s time for our Pi Day Pie Contest — and this year, winners take home $50 cash prizes! 💵✨

Think you’ve got what it takes? Click ➡️ 11th Annual Pi Day Pie Contest for full details and how to enter.

Photos shown are past winners — and let us tell you, this is some seriously high-level competition! 🔥

Not a baker? No problem! You can still join the fun and taste the pies for $12 per sample plate.
Whether you bake or just love to eat pie, come celebrate Pi Day with us! 🥧🎉

Saturday, March 14th at noon to 2pm

♻️ Help us support zero waste and sustainability. If you’re able, please bring your own tableware to the event. We truly appreciate your support!

All proceeds support Slow Food Tennessee Valley local food initiatives, fostering good, clean, and fair food in our community. Every slice also helps fund next year’s Pie Contest, keeping this sweet community tradition going strong.
Cheers to PIE!! 🥧✨

02/13/2026

Planning for the Pie contest 2026.
Guess where!

11/18/2025

The class was so much fun!
Thank you all for participating!
Big thanks to Chef Laura, the executive culinary director of Cruze Farm and the crews of Cruze Farm!

Do you have any other classes that you like us to host? Just message us!

Happy baking!

11/10/2025

Buttermilk Biscuit Making Class just in time for holidays!
Master the art of fluffy, golden biscuit from the queen and king of buttermilk, Colleen and Manjit from Cruze Farm! Just bring your favorite apron. We will take care the rest.

Hosted by Cruze farm & Slow Food Tennessee Valley,** this warm gathering emphasizes the joy of crafting local, sustainable delights. Roll up your sleeves and connect with fellow food enthusiasts as we celebrate the tradition of baking from scratch.

Monday, November 17 at 6pm
At Cruze Farm Pizza Barn
$25 per person

Part of proceeds go towards Community Enrichment Grants, nurturing our local farming and food community.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/buttermilk-biscuit-making-class-2

11/03/2025

Just in time for holiday season!
Learn to make Buttermilk biscuits from the queen and king of Buttermilk!
Just show up with your favorite apron! All inclusive.
Save your seats 👇🏼
Buttermilk Biscuit Making Class

09/30/2025

09/30/2025