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 »
Author: D Brown
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.
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‘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
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Turnip Truck Adds C-Suite Positions to Manage Growth
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Turnip Truck Starts Work on Bigger East Nashville Home
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Turnip Truck Adds Budget-Friendly Organic Groceries
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