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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.

DLF

Double L Farms

Farm Direct

Knoxville, Tennessee

Based near Nashville

Knoxville, Tennessee farm raising pasture-raised, grass-finished beef and running its own USDA plant; pickup and delivery across East Tennessee.

Raised without grain, added hormones, antibiotics

$$$$

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Verde Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef

Most widely available

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Force of Nature Ancestral Blend

Liver + heart blend

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Pederson's Grass Fed Ground Beef 3-pack

USDA Organic, best value

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Ancestral Supplements Grass Fed Beef Liver

Organ meat, capsule form

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CHOMPS Grass-Fed Beef Sticks 10-Pack

Lowest-commitment / snack format

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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.

Eating Out in Nashville

Want grass-fed beef at a restaurant instead of cooking it yourself? We've verified sourcing claims for restaurants in Nashville.

Grass-Fed Restaurants in Nashville

Online Delivery to Nashville

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

White Oak Pastures logo

White Oak Pastures

Bluffton, Georgia

Ships to Nashville

Multi-generation regenerative farm in Bluffton, Georgia with on-farm processing; ships nationwide, plus a farm store and Southeast Whole Foods.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Certified HumaneAnimal Welfare Approved (AGW)+4 more

Raised without grain

$$$$
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Alderspring Ranch

Farm Direct

Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho

Ships to Nashville

Certified-organic ranch in Idaho's Pahsimeroi Valley, cattle range-herded across 46,000 wild acres; ships frozen to the lower 48 at cost.

USDA OrganicReal Organic Project

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.9197 Google reviews
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Seven Sons

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide

Ships to Nashville

Family regenerative farm in Roanoke, Indiana run by seven brothers with a vetted partner network; subscribe or order a la carte, ships nationwide.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos

$$$$
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4.94,528 Google reviews
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Northstar Bison

Farm Direct

Cameron, Wisconsin

Ships to Nashville

Vertically integrated Wisconsin producer of grass-fed bison and beef, harvested on the ranch; ships nationwide, local pickup in Cameron.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.9932 Google reviews
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Primal Pastures

Farm Direct

Murrieta, California & Arizona

Ships to Nashville

Solar-powered family farm in Murrieta, California raising grass-fed beef and pastured poultry; nationwide shipping, boxes, and beef shares.

Raised without antibiotics, added hormones, grain

$$$$
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4.6181 Google reviews
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Stemple Creek Ranch

Farm Direct

Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)

Ships to Nashville

Fourth-generation Marin County, California ranch, certified-organic grass-finished beef and lamb; ships nationwide, free delivery in California.

USDA OrganicMarin Organic Certified (MOCA)Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.793 Google reviews
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Shirttail Creek Farm

Farm Direct

Brenham, Texas

Ships to Nashville

Regenerative farm in Brenham, Texas producing grass-finished beef with dry-aged options; ships nationwide except AK and HI, free over $249.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.822 Google reviews
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Crowd Cow

Subscription

USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)

Ships to Nashville

Online marketplace naming the exact farm behind every cut, from US ranches plus Uruguay and Japan; ships nationwide, no subscription needed.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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ButcherBox

Subscription

Australia, New Zealand & USA

Ships to Nashville

The largest US grass-fed beef subscription, sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, and US farms; curated monthly boxes shipped nationwide.

Certified Humane

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.22,795 Google reviews
UWM

US Wellness Meats

Subscription

Missouri & Midwest USA

Ships to Nashville

Direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef pioneer running since 2000, deep on organ meats, bones, and tallow; ships nationwide from Missouri.

USDA Process Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.340 Google reviews
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Good Ranchers

Subscription

USA (100+ independent family farms)

Ships to Nashville

Subscription meat service sourcing only from 100-plus US family farms, with a dedicated grass-finished program; free nationwide shipping.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

Raised without grain, antibiotics

$$$$
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Five Mile Beef

Farm Direct

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

Ships to Nashville

Single-ranch operation across 700,000 acres of Southern Utah and Nevada; same-day delivery to St. George and Tonopah, nationwide shipping paused.

Raised without grain, vaccines, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.937 Google reviews
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Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative

Subscription

Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)

Ships to Nashville

Farmer-owned cooperative of 40-plus regenerative US farms selling grass-fed beef and pastured meats; nationwide shipping with subscribe-and-save.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.45 Google reviews
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Buck Creek Meats

Farm Direct

Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)

Ships to Nashville

Texas family farm running since the 1930s in Paducah, raising grass-finished beef, lamb, and pork; ships nationwide, free in Texas, $100 minimum.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.519 Google reviews
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Wild Pastures

Subscription

Multiple US regenerative farms

Ships to Nashville

Meat delivery service sourcing grass-fed beef from regenerative US family farms, farm named on every package; one-time or subscription, 48 states.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Global Animal Partnership

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos

$$$$
CF

C&F Farms

Farm Direct

Roanoke, Virginia

Ships to Nashville

Third-generation family farm in Roanoke, Virginia, grass-finished with no antibiotics or added hormones; nationwide shipping plus local pickup.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, synthetic pesticides

$$$$
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4.968 Google reviews
PP

Parker Pastures

Farm Direct

Gunnison, Colorado

Ships to Nashville

Family ranch in Gunnison, Colorado, grass-finished with no grain ever, founded 2006; ships to all 50 states, ranch pickup available.

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.8155 Google reviews
JHM

John Henry's Meats

Farm Direct

Millington, Michigan

Ships to Nashville

Family farm in Millington, Michigan raising grass-finished beef, pork, and poultry since 2007; ships across the US except AK and HI, plus pickup.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.966 Google reviews
WCM

Wholly Cow Market

Farm Direct

Johnson City, Kansas (Stanton County)

Ships to Nashville

Fifth-generation Kansas family ranch in Johnson City, grass-finished with no hormones or antibiotics; ships nationwide, local pickup and cafe.

Raised without added hormones, antibiotics, grain

$$$$
NBN

Nourished By Nature

Farm Direct

Bismarck, North Dakota

Ships to Nashville

Direct brand of Gabe Brown's regenerative Brown's Ranch near Bismarck, North Dakota; grass-finished beef and lamb to the lower 48, plus ND pickup.

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos

$$$$
5.055 Google reviews
TEF

Triple E Farms

Farm Direct

Romney, West Virginia

Ships to Nashville

Small regenerative family farm in Romney, West Virginia, grass-finished and always corn and soy free; ships to the lower 48, plus local pickup.

Raised without grain

$$$$
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4.9173 Google reviews

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
Verde Farms logo

Verde Farms

Uruguay, Australia & USA

Sold at retail chains

AGA-certified grass-fed beef brand sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, and Sprouts; sourced from Uruguay, Australia, and US farms.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics

$$$$
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Panorama Organic

California & Oregon, USA

Sold at retail chains

USDA Organic grass-fed beef from 50-plus family ranches in California and Oregon, owned by Perdue; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Safeway.

USDA OrganicAmerican Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified+1 more

Raised without grain, antibiotics

$$$$
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed logo

Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed

Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)

Sold at retail chains

Brand certifying cattle were never fed grain at any stage, from a 50-ranch US network; sold at Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, co-ops, and online.

American Grassfed Association (AGA)Audubon Certified Bird-FriendlyNon-GMO Project Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
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4.719 Google reviews
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Force of Nature

Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana + Georgia partner ranch

Sold at retail chains

Regenerative meat brand known for organ-blended ground beef, from Roam Ranch in Texas plus partner ranches; sold at Whole Foods and online.

Certified Regenerative (AGW)American Grassfed Association (AGA)Non-GMO Project Verified

Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones

$$$$
4.220 Google reviews
Pederson's Natural Farms logo

Pederson's Natural Farms

United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)

Sold at retail chains

Texas clean-label meat company offering USDA Organic, Non-GMO grass-fed beef; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, Amazon, and direct online.

USDA OrganicNon-GMO Project VerifiedWhole30 Approved+2 more

Raised without grain

$$$$

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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