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Grass-Fed Beef in Nashville: Where to Buy

Nashville's food scene has grown dramatically, and with it, access to quality grass-fed beef. The Turnip Truck is the local health grocer of choice for Nashvillians who want regional and organic products without driving to a national chain. For delivery, Grass Roots Cooperative in Arkansas is about 5 hours away and offers a regional co-op model that many Tennessee residents prefer for its transparent sourcing. White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia is just 4 hours south — one of the most acclaimed regenerative farms in the country, accessible to Nashville shoppers via direct order or subscription.

Recommended Suppliers Near Nashville

These suppliers from our directory are based in or primarily serve the Nashville area.

Recommended Suppliers for Nashville

Top Picks

These suppliers are based near Nashville or are particularly well-suited for Nashville residents.

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White Oak Pastures

Farm Direct

Bluffton, Georgia

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Direct-to-consumer sales from one of America's most celebrated regenerative farms. 100% grass-fed, carbon-negative certified, on-farm processing. Ships nationwide; farm tours and on-site store also available.

Animal Welfare ApprovedCertified Regenerative by AGWNon-GMO Project Verified+1 more
$12–$45/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Good Ranchers

Subscription

USA (100+ independent family farms)

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Good Ranchers is a subscription-based meat delivery service sourcing exclusively from 100+ independent American family farms, no imported meat. Offers both a grain-finished (USDA graded Prime and Choice) and a dedicated grass-finished beef program, with free shipping on all orders nationwide.

USDA Prime (select products)USDA Choice (select products)No Antibiotics Ever (chicken)+1 more
$109–$364/box✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative

Subscription

Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)

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Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative of 40+ regenerative farms across the United States offering grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, and bison via subscription delivery nationwide.

Regenerative Farming PracticesNo Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$8–$35/lb (varies by cut)✓ 100% Grass-Fed

Order Grass-Fed Beef Online — Ships to Nashville

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Verde Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef

AGA-certified 100% grass-fed, widely available and competitively priced.

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Force of Nature Ancestral Blend

Grass-fed beef blended with liver and heart for maximum nutrient density.

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Pederson's Grass Fed Ground Beef 3-pack

USDA Organic, Non-GMO verified, Whole30 Approved — great value 3-pack.

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Middle Tennessee has a growing community of grass-finished operations, particularly in the rural counties surrounding Nashville. The Franklin Farmers Market on weekends regularly features local ranchers selling direct. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Pick Tennessee Products directory lists farms that sell beef direct to consumers, and several Middle Tennessee ranches offer whole and half cow shares with pickup in Franklin or Nashville.

Online Delivery to Nashville

These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Nashville addresses.

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Alderspring Ranch

Farm Direct

Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho

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Alderspring Ranch is a family-operated ranch in the Pahsimeroi Valley of Idaho raising certified organic, 100% grass-fed beef on 46,000+ acres of wild mountain rangeland. Their operation holds both USDA Organic and the stricter Real Organic Project certification, believed to be the largest contiguous certified organic rangeland in the continental US.

USDA Certified OrganicReal Organic Project (ROP)
$14–$76/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Seven Sons

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide

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Seven Sons is a family-owned regenerative farm in Roanoke, Indiana run by seven brothers. They offer 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, heritage lamb, bison, and pasture-raised chicken from their 500-acre home farm and a curated network of ~150 vetted partner farms, all under a Subscribe & Save program or a la carte ordering with farm-store pickup.

100% Weird Free Guarantee (proprietary)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$12–$55/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Northstar Bison

Farm Direct

Cameron, Wisconsin

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Northstar Bison is a vertically integrated regenerative meat company based in Cameron, Wisconsin, specializing in 100% grass-fed and finished bison alongside beef, elk, wild Alaskan seafood, and pasture-raised poultry. Their Zero Stress Field Harvest, animals harvested on the ranch rather than transported, is a core welfare and quality commitment.

Open Gate Certified (proprietary transparency standard)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones
$22–$35+/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Primal Pastures

Farm Direct

Murrieta, California & Arizona

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Primal Pastures is a family-operated regenerative farm in Murrieta, California raising 100% grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken, pork, and lamb. Solar-powered and direct-to-consumer, they ship nationwide and also operate a 30-acre organic u-pick eco-farm open to the public.

The Primal Standard (proprietary)No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones+1 more
$14–$65+/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Stemple Creek Ranch

Farm Direct

Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)

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Stemple Creek Ranch is a fourth-generation family farm in Tomales, California raising 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb on certified organic, bird-friendly pastures in Marin and Sonoma counties. Ships nationwide with free delivery in California.

CCOF USDA Certified OrganicMarin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA)Audubon Certified – Grazed on Bird Friendly Land+1 more
$15–$50+/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Shirttail Creek Farm

Farm Direct

Brenham, Texas

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Shirttail Creek Farm is a regenerative farm in Brenham, Texas producing 100% grass-fed and finished beef using managed intensive grazing, cover cropping, and rotational animal systems. Dry-aged beef options available. Ships nationwide (excluding AK/HI) with free ground shipping on orders over $249.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesRegenerative Farming Practices
$11–$45/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Dirty Dog Farm

Farm Direct

New York (Northeast)

Dirty Dog Farm is a New York-based grass-fed beef operation selling direct to Northeast families since 2017. All beef is 100% grass-fed and finished, dry-aged 14 days, USDA inspected, and ships weekly. Half and whole cow shares available.

USDA Inspected & CertifiedNo Added HormonesNo Antibiotics+1 more
$9–$20/lb equiv.✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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TRUC Farm

Farm Direct

North Atlanta, Georgia

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TRUC Farm (The Rural Urban Connection) is a regenerative, family-operated Georgia farm delivering 100% grass-fed and finished beef direct to North Atlanta households. Founded in 2020, they offer a half-cow subscription model with 30–35 lb monthly deliveries to premium Atlanta suburbs.

USDA Inspected FacilityNo ChemicalsNo Medications+2 more
$389/mo half-cow subscription (~$11–$13/lb equiv.)✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Crowd Cow

Farm Direct

USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)

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Crowd Cow connects consumers directly to independent farms across the US and internationally, with each product listing showing the exact farm it came from. No subscription required. Carries 100% grass-fed beef, Wagyu, heritage pork, and wild seafood with full sourcing transparency.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesCertified Humane (select farms)
$10–$45/lb (grass-fed)✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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ButcherBox

Subscription

Australia, New Zealand & USA

ButcherBox is the largest grass-fed beef subscription service in the US, delivering curated boxes of 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef (plus chicken and pork) directly to consumers. Flexible plans, frequent promotions, and the most competitive per-pound pricing in the subscription category.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesHumanely Raised+1 more
$6–$11/lb (subscription pricing)✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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US Wellness Meats

Subscription

Missouri & Midwest USA

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One of the original direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef companies in the US, operating since 2000. Offers an unmatched selection of specialty cuts, organ meats, bones, and tallow from Missouri and Midwest farms. The top choice for ancestral diet and carnivore community shoppers.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added HormonesUSDA Process Verified
$10–$35/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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The Five Mile Beef

Farm Direct

Southern Utah & Nevada (700,000-acre ranch)

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The Five Mile Beef is a single-ranch, direct-to-consumer operation spanning 700,000 acres across Southern Utah and Nevada. All beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished on native pastures, no grain, no vaccines, no hormones. Same-day local delivery to St. George, UT and Tonopah, NV; nationwide UPS shipping for all other addresses.

Grass-Fed Certified (self-declared)All-Natural (self-declared)No Vaccines Ever+2 more
$9–$48/lb (bulk shares from $11.67/lb equiv.)✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Buck Creek Meats

Farm Direct

Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)

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Buck Creek Meats is a Texas family farm operating since the 1930s in Paducah, TX raising 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lamb, pastured pork, and eggs. Ships nationwide with free shipping within Texas. Minimum order $100.

No Antibiotics EverNo Added Hormones100% Texas-Sourced
$8–$25/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed

Find Grass-Fed Beef at Nashville Grocery Stores

These retail chains have locations in Nashville. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.

Grocery Stores in Nashville with Grass-Fed Beef

  • Whole Foods MarketWest End Ave location — best selection in Nashville
  • PublixLimited grass-fed options; GreenWise stores have more selection
  • The Turnip TruckLocal health grocer — two Nashville locations, strong regional sourcing
  • Nashville Farmers MarketYear-round, downtown Nashville; multiple meat vendors
  • Franklin Farmers MarketSaturdays, downtown Franklin — excellent local rancher presence
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Verde Farms

Uruguay & USA

AGA-certified 100% grass-fed beef available at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Sprouts, and many regional chains. Sourced from Uruguay and domestic US farms. The most accessible grass-fed brand for shoppers who prefer to buy at retail.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)USDA Certified Organic (select products)Non-GMO Project Verified+1 more
$7–$20/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Panorama Organic

Retail

California & Oregon, USA

Panorama Organic is a farmer-owned cooperative of 50+ ranches in California and Oregon producing USDA Certified Organic, 100% grass-fed beef. As a cooperative, the farmers own the brand and share in profits, and all 500,000+ acres of pasture are certified organic.

USDA Certified OrganicAmerican Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified+2 more
$8–$25/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

Retail

Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)

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Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed is one of the few brands to explicitly certify that cattle were never fed grain at any stage of life, not even in the feedlot before slaughter. AGA-certified and Audubon Bird-Friendly certified across all 50 ranches in their Midwest, Northeast, and West Coast network.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Audubon Conservation Ranching / Bird-Friendly LandNon-GMO Project Verified+2 more
$10–$55/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Force of Nature

Multi-state USA + select AU/NZ farms

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Force of Nature sources 100% grass-fed beef and ancestral meats (bison, elk, venison) from a network of regeneratively managed ranches across the US. Their signature product is blended ground meat incorporating organ meats, making nutrient-dense eating easy. Available at Whole Foods and online.

Land Steward Index (proprietary regenerative pledge)Land to Market / Savory Institute (select ranches)No Antibiotics Ever+2 more
$14–$45/lb✓ 100% Grass-Fed
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Pederson's Natural Farms

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

Pederson's Natural Farms is a Texas-based meat company founded in 1992, best known for pioneering no-sugar-added bacon nationwide. They offer USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified grass-fed beef alongside their clean-label pork products, all free from nitrates, hormones, antibiotics, MSG, and gluten. Widely available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, and online.

USDA Certified Organic (select lines)Non-GMO Project VerifiedWhole30 Approved+2 more
$10–$20/lb equiv.✓ 100% Grass-Fed

Buying Tips for Nashville Shoppers

  • 1The Turnip Truck on White Bridge Road and on Gallatin Ave is Nashville's best in-store source for locally and regionally sourced grass-fed beef — they actively stock Tennessee and nearby state brands that the national chains don't carry.
  • 2Franklin Farmers Market on Saturday mornings in downtown Franklin (just 20 minutes from Nashville) has some of the best local beef vendors in Middle Tennessee, and you can often negotiate bulk buys or custom cuts directly with the rancher.
  • 3Grass Roots Cooperative is a particularly good option for Nashville residents — it's an Arkansas-based farmer-owned co-op with transparent sourcing and competitive pricing, and it ships reliably to Tennessee addresses.
  • 4The Whole Foods on West End Ave has Nashville's most reliable selection of nationally distributed grass-fed brands; it's consistently stocked with Verde Farms, Force of Nature, and Thousand Hills across cuts.
  • 5For freezer beef directly from a Tennessee ranch, check the Pick Tennessee Products directory (picktnproducts.org) — Middle Tennessee ranches within 60 miles of Nashville sell half and whole cows at prices well below retail, and many have been running pasture-finished programs for over a decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there Tennessee grass-fed farms near Nashville where I can buy directly?
Yes. Middle Tennessee has several grass-finished operations selling direct, particularly in Williamson, Maury, and Marshall counties. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Pick Tennessee Products directory (picktnproducts.org) is the best starting point. The Franklin Farmers Market also provides direct access to ranchers without having to drive to the farm.
Does Publix carry good grass-fed beef options in Nashville?
Standard Publix locations carry limited grass-fed options, usually one or two brands of ground beef. GreenWise Market locations (Publix's natural-focused format) have a more meaningful grass-fed selection. For consistently certified grass-fed options in Nashville, The Turnip Truck or Whole Foods West End are better choices than standard Publix.
How does the cost of grass-fed beef at Nashville grocery stores compare to delivery subscriptions?
In-store at Whole Foods or The Turnip Truck, expect to pay $9-14/lb for ground beef and $15-25+ for steaks. Delivery subscriptions like Grass Roots Cooperative or ButcherBox typically come in at $8-12/lb for ground beef when you factor in bulk quantities and average box pricing. Subscriptions offer better value per pound on premium cuts if you consume beef regularly; in-store makes sense for one-off purchases and variety.

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