Powell Historical Preservation Society Considering Farmers Market

Some dedicated folks are hoping to preserve the old iron bridge in Powell in part by organizing a Farmers Market.

Powell Historical Preservation Society Board Member Tiffany Norwood is one of several people who are interested in preserving the old iron bridge.

To help drive community involvement and bring awareness to the organization, board members brainstormed about various ideas.

One idea is quickly taking root — a Farmers Market. With a theme of Farmers Market & More, the oncea-month venue at Brumley Park could offer veggies, baked goods,

crafts, poultry, flowers and more.

Norwood created a Facebook page for the organization in February and has solicited input from the community.

“We got a great response from the community, so I contacted the state for information regarding markets and brought all of the information back to the next board meeting,” Norwood said.

Board members are now asking the community which day of the week would be best to offer such a market. One option is an afternoon/evening market, around 3 to 7 p.m. on a Thursday or Friday, to catch the community on the way home and not compete with markets held on Saturdays. Another option, of course, is to hold the market on a Saturday, once a month.

“Ultimately the community will get the final say. We obviously want to make the best choice for our vendors and residents,” Norwood said.

To help support the preservation of the bridge — and to cover insurance costs of the Farmers Market — those who participate as vendors will be asked to pay a reasonable fee, Norwood said.

The board anticipates charging three different fees:

A standard fee for nonmembers

A discounted fee for Powell Historical Preservation Society members

A higher fee for those needing power.

Rates will be established soon, Norwood said.

Saving the bridge is something about which Norwood feels passionate.

“I was raised in Powell, my parents both still have a farm there and in fact my husband and I plan to build out at the farm within the next few years,” Norwood said. “We are expecting our first child and there’s nowhere I would rather raise him.”

Anyone interested in participating in the Farmers Market may reach out to the Powell Historical Preservation Society via the Facebook page or email Norwood at phpsmarket@ gmail.com.