Our Story

HILO began with a simple idea: bring fresh food, local growers, and helpful community resources directly into the neighborhood. What started as a grassroots effort by three women has grown into a weekly gathering place where families shop, neighbors connect, and small farmers thrive.

We believe a market should feel like home- familiar faces, good food, and a sense of belonging. HILO was created to make that possible every Saturday. Check out the recent article by FOOD AS A VERB , detailing the roots and heart of Highland Park Local Saturday Market!

"A LOVE LETTER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD"

  • We envision a Chattanooga where every neighbor can access fresh food, local growers, and community support right where they live. A city where markets strengthen the fabric of the neighborhood and create space for connection, care, and joy.

  • HILO builds neighborhood markets that bring farmers, families, and community organizations together. We create welcoming spaces where people can shop local, support growers, and access resources that support their well‑being.

  • We bring fresh food and community services into the heart of the neighborhood, making it easier for families to shop local, support growers, and find what they need in one place.

  • We built a market shaped by the people who live here.

    Access

    We make fresh food and helpful resources easy to reach.

    Inclusivity

    Everyone is welcome! growers, organizations, and neighbors alike.

    Local First

    We uplift small farmers, backyard growers, local makers, and business that were built here.

    Responsiveness

    We listen, adapt, and evolve with our community.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! There is parking along S. Beech Street and across Union in the large Highland Park Commons parking lot.

  • Coming soon! Once we get approved to be an EBT vendor, we will be working with Gaining Ground to offer Double Up Food Bucks.

  • Every month or so, you can count on familiar faces such as Clinica Medicos, La Paz, the YMCA, and other specialty services to be here.

  • Please contact us at market@hilochatt.com to inquire more about becoming a vendor and our rules and regulations.

  • Weekly- you can count on seeing the vendors and building a relationship with them. We will have additions about every other week and during special event market. Sign up for our weekly email for a list of who will be there!

  • Every vendor has different payment methods- a vendor detail page is coming soon!