NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Furthering his mission of bringing the finest farm-fresh food to Nashville, Turnip Truck founder and owner John Dyke will open his third full-service natural grocery store at 5001 Charlotte Ave., Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. “Two weeks ago, much of the equipment for this store was destroyed by the tornado,” Dyke… Read more »
Month: March 2020
Turnip Truck set to open West Nashville store
With the increased need for groceries and other household items due to COVID-19, the Turnip Truck is proceeding with plans to open its third location.
Turnip Truck owner and founder John Dyke announced the full-service natural grocery store will open at 10 a.m Friday at 5001 Charlotte Ave.
“People need food, so I come to work”
‘People need food, so I come to work’: Tennessee grocery workers keeping shelves stocked Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean Published 10:04 a.m. CT March 24, 2020 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a pandemic. Reported illnesses range from very mild to severe, including death. Agencies anticipate widespread transmission will occur in the U.S. in coming months and recommend… Read more »
‘Against all odds’ new Turnip Truck grocery store opening in west Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Locally owned natural foods grocery store Turnip Truck is opening a third location in Nashville. Owner John Dyke says against all odds after losing much in the March 3 tornadoes, the new store is opening at 10 a.m. Friday at 5001 Charlotte Avenue. Read more at FOX17
Area groceries confront virus on multiple fronts
Nashville-area grocery stores — unlike so many other now-shuttered businesses throughout the city — continue to operate. But those operations have assumed a decidedly different approach and vibe compared to the business-as-usual period prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. The signs are obvious: Customers and store employees wearing germ-repellent gloves and masks, aisles and shelving having… Read more »
UPDATE 3/16/20 What The Turnip Truck Is Doing In Response to COVID19
Friends, due to the City and Federal call to action regarding COVID19 virus, and in order to take every precaution we can, we are CLOSING OUR HOT AND COLD BARS at both stores until further notice. Instead, we will make pack-outs of many of those items to provide our customers with access to salad items… Read more »
What The Turnip Truck Is Doing Regarding COVID19
With the WHO declaring COVID-19 a pandemic this week, people worldwide are considering how to stay well. At the Turnip Truck, we are doing everything in our power to keep our shelves stocked and our employees and customers safe. We have ramped up our daily sanitation practices, wiping down store surfaces at regular intervals… Read more »
Message from John Dyke, owner
Hello, all of my friends that reached out last week to check in on me and the Turnip Truck I’m sending a big Thank You with lot’s of Love and Hugs from me and the same from our Turnip Truck Team members. Like many others in Nashville and surrounding counties there was not much… Read more »
Tornado Impacts Upon Local Food Supply Chain
We appreciate Jeremy Finley from WSMV Channel 4 News for highlighting the challenges to Nashville’s food supply chain due to the tornado and the COVID-19 virus. Check out his report in the link. Rest assured, the Turnip Truck is open and fully operational now that power is restored at our East Nashville location. Our… Read more »
Turnip Truck Open After Storm – Charlotte Ave Store Opening is Delayed
TURNIP TRUCK EAST OPEN AFTER THE STORM, WHILE CHARLOTTE AVE STORE OPENING IS DELAYED – Nashville’s Locally Owned Natural Grocer Keeps Doors Open for East Nashville – – Tornado Destroyed Equipment for New West Nashville Location – NASHVILE, Tenn. – Despite roof damage to the East Nashville store and losing significant equipment for the Charlotte location, Turnip Truck founder… Read more »