Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for December 9
MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 4, 2025– — The City of Memphis will break ground on the new Raleigh Farmers Market on December 9 at 1:30 p.m. behind the Raleigh Springs Civic Center. The ceremony will mark the official start of construction on a project years in the making for the North Memphis community.
The Raleigh Farmers Market is a collaborative effort between the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Raleigh Community Development Corporation (Raleigh CDC). Once completed, the market will provide a permanent home for the community’s popular farmers market and serve as a long-awaited milestone for residents and local vendors.
“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.”
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,” Halliburton added.
The project supports Memphis 3.0, the city’s comprehensive plan for equitable growth, which prioritizes creating vibrant community anchors and reinvesting in key neighborhood corridors. The Raleigh Farmers Market advances these goals by strengthening local commerce, expanding access to fresh food, and supporting small businesses in North Memphis.
“This project is a great example of what happens when community vision, public investment, and local leadership come together,” said Ashley Cash, Director of the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development. “The Raleigh Farmers Market will not only provide access to fresh, healthy food but also create a gathering place that celebrates the spirit and identity of Raleigh and supports its entrepreneurs.”
Halliburton also recognized the support of Councilwoman Rhonda Logan and County Commissioner Charlie Caswell, whose advocacy helped bring the project to fruition.