Update for 2/19 – 2/22

by | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog

Update 2/22: We’ve resumed regular hours and delivery

Hours for all three stores are Monday to Saturday 7am to 9pm; Sunday 8am to 8pm.

 

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Due to the ice and snow we will continue to have amended hours through Saturday 2/20 and resume normal hours and Delivery Sunday 2/21.

All three stores will be open Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Sunday we will resume our regular hours 8am to 8pm.

Online ordering for curbside pick up will be available for the East and Charlotte Ave stores for Friday and Saturday. Delivery will resume on Sunday 2/21.

We will continue to have hot soups, paninis and meals on the Hot Bar.

Our Charlotte Ave store has been experiencing some issues with the phone service, but they are indeed open.

Make 2021 The Year of a Strong Immune System

by | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog

Here’s to a New Year and putting your best foot forward!

2021 is right upon us and having a strong immune system should be on top of everyone’s new year’s goals. A strong immune system looks good on everyone! At the Turnip Truck, we have many delicious and easy ways to meet your body’s immune needs.

Here are some key things you can do to help keep a healthy immune system:

*Stress Less

While it may be challenging right now, it is all the more reason to take care of yourself and manage your stress levels. Stress can release the hormone cortisol, making it harder for your cells to repair themselves. Doing some deep breathing, stretching, and yoga throughout the day can reduce stress levels and elevate your mood almost immediately. Connecting with friends and loved ones is important now more than ever. Laugh and share smiles. They say that “laughter is the best medicine.” There is some truth to that. Laughter releases endorphins – the feel-good chemical which relieves stress.

*Eat a Healthier Diet

Vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts are full of nutrients essential to immune health. A diet rich in colorful food typically will be higher in important vitamins. These foods can help you strengthen your immune system: Citrus, Green Tea, Red Peppers, Broccoli, Garlic, Ginger, Kale, Spinach, Yogurt, Nuts, Turmeric, Papaya, Chicken, Sunflower Seeds, Oregano, Mushrooms.

*Herbs and Vitamins

Supplementing your diet with immune-boosting vitamins and herbs can help improve your immune system. Here a few items that you may want to include daily and a few for when the flu has knocked you down:
– Oil of Oregano
– Elderberry
– Zinc
– Vitamins A, B6, C, D & E
– Mushroom supplements

And don’t forget to sleep well and stay hydrated!

If you have any questions, visit the Health & Beauty section of any of our stores where our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to assist you!

 

 

Women-Owned Businesses

by | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog

Turnip Truck is committed to gender equity, currently stocking products from 30+ woman-owned businesses. Since opening in 2001, we have proudly — and intentionally — supported leading women in the local and organic sectors.

From farmers to producers of health and beauty products, prepared foods, and other items, these women blaze trails. Like Rosine, featured on our new Charlotte store mural, female business owners represent the minority in agriculture — despite their vast contributions.

Please join Turnip Truck in supporting gender equity.

  • -Yarbourogh Organics
  • -Bloomsbury Farm
  • -Natalie’s Juice
  • -Evanhealy
  • -Andalou Naturals
  • -Urban Moonshine
  • -Rainbow Light
  • -Schmidt’s
  • -Radius
  • -Natracare
  • -Lunette
  • -Diva Cup
  • -Kuli Kuli
  • -Essential Oxygen
  • -Earth Mama
  • -Stasher
  • -Ology Essential
  • -Neta’s Naturals
  • -Stomping Grounds
  • -Carol’s Vibrations
  • -Honey Pot
  • -Alchemy of Sol
  • -Ology (farmers, too)
  • -Neta’s Naturals
  • -Remedy Bone Broth
  • -Santo Nino Tortillas
  • -The Shortbread Shop
  • -The Wild Muffin
  • -Trubee Honey
  • -Hummus Chick
  • -Tree-Free
  • -Tomato Head
  • -Apothepurity

 

 

Turnip Truck Partnered with Fairtrade America to Create Mural

by | Oct 1, 2020 | Events, Blog

October is Fair Trade Month, and Turnip Truck founder John Dyke has teamed up with Fairtrade America to promote Fair Trade and Gender Equality.

While 60-80% of the world’s food is produced by women, many still face gender inequity daily. Turnip Truck and Fairtrade America enlisted Nashville muralist Tarabella Aversa (www.tarabellaaversa.com) to paint West African cocoa farmer Rosine Bekoin on the West Nashville store at 5001 Charlotte Avenue.

Self-employed, Rosine owns and runs the farm she inherited from her mother – a rarity for women in her native Africa. Click here for more of Rosine’s inspiring story.

Throughout the month of October, Turnip Truck will feature Fairtrade America certified products and drawings at all locations. Stop by to learn more — and enter to win!

For more information on Fairtrade America and certification, go to Fairtrade America. 

#choosefairtrade