Here’s your guide to the 2022 Made Here Market! Our list of makers is sorted by alphabetical order. You can look through the entire list or you can browse by category.
I am Alejandra Garcia. I was born in Mexico, raised in California, and have been passionate about color and art even from a young age.
I express myself with the colors I choose, and the details I create in my work. I am a mom to three children, and hope to show them through my art that if they have a dream, they should go for it, no matter what.
Amy began designing jewelry in 2009. She incorporates hand stamped metal into most of her pieces, which allows her to create custom pieces just for you! Her hand stamped jewelry line makes great gifts for everyone!
Andrea feels most at home in the outdoors. Her goals is to share the sense of peace and sanctuary she find in nature with the world through her photography.
My name is Mary Ann Gilfillan and I am a photographer under the name of Altered Life Photography. I do nature and flower photography and am located in Crossville.
A talented group of makers who work within and between the "five fingers" of craft (ceramics, metal, glass, fiber, & wood). Creating fine art objects and functional wares.
"It all starts with freshness and quality. Whenever possible, we use local and organic products to make our food and drinks the best in town. You can always count on us to take simple food and make it simply amazing!"
Jeremy Barnes loves learning and making old things new again. Working with wood is a way to challenge himself. He loves to create wooden games for others to play.
A full-time wood craftsman of 17 years, Stephen Smith loves working with beautiful local and exotic woods to create products that are both functional and captivating.
Boxer mom and lover of fashion that was able to combine the best of both worlds! She hand makes accessories for fashion-forward pets and their humans.
My name is Breanna Larson and I am the creator of Bre Leigh's Creations. I originally started off as a T-shirt maker on Instagram called tenne.tees when I decided to try macrame. As a high school student, I continue to make macrame and other related products on the side of my education. This year I am especially excited as I plan to grow onto Etsy and attend more markets in hopes of creating a bigger business.
I'm Sierra Taylor, born & raised here in Cookeville, and I'm a stay at home mom to two beautiful girls! I've always had a creative side and wanted to get back into something crafty to have something to do for myself, so from there came the idea to start making stuffed balloons & other balloon creations. Bust & Bang Balloons can make any occasion a little more special, from birthdays, baby & wedding showers, holidays, get well soon, and so much more! Thank you for supporting local!
"Growing up with a close family we were always celebrating something... birthdays, A+ on a spelling test, summer break, you name it we celebrated it. I started Cam & Co with the vision of playing a small part in YOUR celebrations. I like to say nothing is too big or too small to celebrate with a little cuteness."
We are a women-owned small business that hand makes bath and body products as well as candles and melts. We are best friends and we love working on our products together! The two of us have sensitive skin and we wanted to create products that had no extra ingredients; only what’s good for your skin. We use all natural ingredients good for the environment and you!
I am Chasity Johnson of Chasity's Crafty Crafts. I have been crafting for most of my life, but have only been in business for a year. I am a mother of two and a Nana to one grandson. Family is the main reason I started crafting. All of my crafts are handmade items. I specialize in custom items that people want to give as gifts or keep for themselves. I make wood signs of all kinds including porch signs, door signs, fire pit signs, and signs for inside the home.
City Girl Soaps started as an effort to provide great skin care at a great price, “because you shouldn’t have to sacrifice what works for your skin due to cost.” Simone’s products combine natural ingredients and fresh scents with affordability, delivering handmade soaps that can soothe, energize, relax, or refresh.
When my husband and I bought our 1st home, I loved decorating it but I never could find the right thing I would want for my own home and I found myself constantly making our home decor. I knew there had to be people, like me, who couldn’t find what they were looking for, to accent their homes. I felt the call to share my projects as my ideas flowed in. I’ve always had a passion for crafting and come from a long line of crafters who have been an inspiration and mentors to me. Crepe Myrtle Home brings something special to your home, business, or special occasion in our wreaths, door hangers, and floral arrangement pieces that can be used indoors or outdoors. It’s a joy to me to keep my family history of crafters alive.
After apprenticing with local artists, Scott is now the only shoe repair establishment between Nashville and Knoxville, serving the region since 2013. Recently his daughter Beth Morrell-Wood joined the team. Beth makes leather jewelry as Rose Garden Jewelry – a division of Cowboy Leather Products.
Flippin Fish keeps it simple by providing high quality hand poured baits and the best possible prices! We keep our quality high and never send out a bait we wouldn't personally use, and all of our colors are fished and tested to make sure that they provide the best Flippin results possible!
As long as she can remember Adria has been creative, whether crafting or finding creative ways to teach history to high school students. As a child she would walk to the craft store for beads which led to a love of jewelry making and a desire to learn metalsmithing. After retiring from teaching she moved to Dale Hollow Lake and started Forged by Adria. Inspired by nature and the beauty of gemstones, Adria uses fire and hammers to transform silver and copper into beautiful works of wearable art.
"After I graduated college and started working full time as a drafter for a local architecture firm, I started baking French Macarons as a challenge and I fell in love with the creativity of it! Once I had my daughter October 2020, I started running my business full time. I create a variety of flavors based off of the season, my favorite desserts (I have a major sweet tooth), and also customer input! I now have an online shop that is available to order from and I do events and pop ups at local shops!"
I'm Carla René, an award-winning and published coloured pencil artist.
As a stay at home mom with two boys I always wanted to help and contribute something to our family. I tried many things but some didn't work out for me. I wanted something unique something different. Something i love to do. So I created a facebook page a called Grace's Lumpia and I started selling lumpia from home back in CA. We were doing so great until we decided to moved to TN. I wanted to expand it so I open up to Dave my husband that I want to start a foodtruck so I can advertise it and start introducing filipino food in Tn. So around October 2021 we found a trailer we like and we apply for LLC. Feb 1st 2022 is when we have our soft opening and it was amazing and so grateful with all the support we got from Cookeville community.
I have worn many hats over the decades, from building oak tables, custom homes, granite work, Ecology, Biochemistry, Husband and Stay-at-home Dad, to name a few. The underlying consistency is my desire to create beauty in the world, even in strictly utilitarian creations. I believe that art should be incorporated more into our everyday lives and strive to create pieces that will inspire and delight. My art has always been influenced by nature and my brain's drive to categorize and recognize patterns.
Growing up I was always into woodworking but never really had my own place to do it or my own tools. So instead I would sketch out how I would design something once I had the means. That is how I started off as a drafter in my professional career. That skill set got me into a job designing signs while I went to college for my engineering degree, but it wasn't until a few years ago that I realized I was making "grownup money" and could afford to have a small shop built next to my house. Since then I've been turning all of these old sketches into reality. Now I've run into a new problem, I'm running out of space. My wife suggested I try out some craft shows and maker fairs but I'm an introvert and my biggest critic. So this will be my first show while trying to get out of my comfort zone. Maybe others will like the things I've made and help me to get some space back in my shop.
Matt began making jewelry eight years ago because he wanted to create pieces for people who weren’t happy wearing mass-produced jewelry.
“I was able repurpose my late father’s machine shop as my workspace with the goal of creating jewelry that people use to express themselves.”
Kamon and his wife Laurel have been beekeeping for a combined 27 years. “The couple now provide free informational videos on YouTube and host workshops to teach others how to become successful beekeepers themselves. Come by their booth to learn about how to start your own beekeeping journey, and try some of our delicious honey! @tennesseesbees
Imagine Foundry provides equal access for all children to use their imagination, creativity, and natural curiosity to design and create their ideas as prototypes, tangible items, or whatever they’ve imagined! We are creating a kids’ makerspace where kids can explore and discover their passion through creating, building, and sharing. As we continue to grow, we are mobile makers, taking our programs and activities to kids in the community.
Renee “Jake” Fuller is a born and raised Texas girl. “My sweet Daddy was know as the ‘Jelly Man’ in Houston, TX, so jams & jellies just come natural to me; we did this together as a family, and it is a tradition and legacy I carry on for my parents!" Renee uses only fresh fruits and vegetables for her products, and all are made with lots of love and prayer.
"Joy's Sew Sew Joyful began because of my childhood fascination of vintage textiles and quilts. I collected fabrics for years before I could actually sew. I cherished the comfort, love, and care that went into making each stitch count. Now the colors, textures, and designs encourage my artistry to create unique custom sewn items."
Kathe Reed has been making and selling her sterling and stone jewelry and wire wrapped cabochon pendants for over 25 years in the Upper Cumberland. Her eye for color and form makes her one-of-a-kind jewelry unique. This season she is also including antique copper and brass wire wrapped necklaces for a fun alternative to sterling.
I am a ceramic artist. I started working with ceramics in 2020 and instantly fell in love with it. I am a senior in high school and I hope to continue my passion after graduating.
Kathy has been a card maker for about 18 years, and sold her cards at various outlets for 12 years. After retiring, she began crocheting, focusing in recent years on making sweet little crochet animals.”I love seeing the faces of children when one of the animals catches their eye, and the happiness they get from hugging it close.” @handmadeKMC
This husband and wife team and their baby daughter have lived in Cookeville and Putnam County their entire lives. “We wanted to add something valuable and personal to the city, and we couldn’t imagine that anything could better connect people than ice cream.” Their uniqueness comes from the fact that they make all of their ice cream - and almost all of the candy inside of it - from scratch in their onsite ice cream kitchen.
Clayton has been practicing Bonsai since 2017, is the founder of Lake Valley Bonsai, and is currently president of the Nashville Bonsai Society. His passion is introducing Bonsai to a new generation of beginners, in order to give them the best possible start into the hobby. He loves working on bonsai of all species.
Leah Looper is an art educator and illustrator in Cookeville, Tennessee. Classic children's book illustrators such as Beatrix Potter (The Tale of Peter Rabbit) and E.H. Shephard (Winnie-the-Pooh), along with artists such as Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keeffe have been influential in shaping Leah's own style the last ten years. Using your photographs as reference, Leah captures the nostalgia and personality of people, places, and pets to create illustrations that will be cherished forever.
Hi! I am Mia and I am 11 years old. I have been inspired to be an entrepreneur from The Biz Foundry and my mom. She founded Powered By Her and I would love to be a guest on her podcast one day. Last summer my sister, Lily, and I started Lily's lemonade. I love learning about running a business and serving the community. My goal is to own a dance studio when I get older.
Customize your life with Lovie Creations! Handmade and made-to-order aprons, costumes and accessories!
Made Here Company is a dedicated retailer for all things made in Tennessee. Through our online presence, we highlight the artisans, creators, and makers of Tennessee to sell their products, tell their stories, and promote their businesses. Our mission is to educate, entertain, and inspire more people to shop local.
"Hello! My name is Madison Dunn and I am an ED nurse and the owner of Mad's Markings. I've always loved hand lettering and creating different things, so when COVID hit and work got crazy, I needed a new outlet to keep myself happy and entertained, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I started out with hand lettering ornaments and cards, and I am now able to expand into vinyl, epoxy tumblers, embossing, and so much more!"
Hi! My name is Carrie Simpson and I’m the maker behind Maker Baker Bread. I have loved making things and crafting for as long as I can remember, from cross stitching as a kid to garment sewing for my own children. I especially love cooking with quality ingredients and entertaining family and friends. There’s not much better than seeing someone’s face when they love what you feed them. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like bread, so learning to make sourdough bread became a passion for me and I’m officially hooked!
I'm Mary Katherine but everyone calls me MK. I am the owner of mk jewelry and co! I make custom bracelets curated for each of my customers. I started making bracelets for fun after our pastor’s wife taught me how to make them as a creative way to pass time while I was going through some health challenges. I enjoyed making them so much that I decided to open a small business. I love getting to make bracelets that are special and unique that add personalization to your bracelet collection. Now over a year later I have had almost 250 sales and have sold in 2 local stores.
We are a veteran-owned candle company located right here in Cookeville. From wax to wick, our candles are inspired by the true beauty of nature and made with all-natural, vegan-friendly ingredients. We start with a 100% paraffin-free soy/ coconut blend wax and add our own essential oil blends to create beautiful, natural scents. We believe nature doesn’t need synthetic fragrance oils or other additives to smell amazing…so neither do our candles. Be sure to stop by our booth to take a sniff and say hello!
I am Holly "Pete" Zywica. My dad nicknamed me "Pistol Pete" the day I was born and I have been "Pete" to my family ever since. I started growing cucumbers because I missed the garden fresh ones my Mom grew and did not like the waxy ones in the stores; and my love of gardening grew from there. I grow seasonal produce year round. My passion has become herbs and learning how to use them medicinally and in cooking. Essential oils come from plants, primarily herbs. I blend essential oils for an array of ailments as well as soaps, lotions, salves and more. I make my own jams, jellies and relishes from my naturally grown produce and herbs. Fruit and herb infused vinegars I also blend with my own herbs and fruit. Consistently my market table grows with my imagination and education of the wonders of the plant world and their value to our overall health and well being.
"Growing flowers is a passion. It was born in me and cultivated by my upbringing in my Grandparents retail nursery in Franklin, Tn. Like many of us, my favorite flowers come from my childhood. Now I have too many favorites to count, it’s whatever is blooming and there are hundreds! Join me at the market in a memorable experience of choosing your own favorite blooms and amazing smelling herbal foliage for the perfect bouquet for yourself or as a gift at Petal & Rake’s Signature Flower Bar."
Nick is a longtime resident of Cookeville and has recently opened a gift shop off of Spring Street, where you’ll find all sorts of locally made art and other gifts. He himself is an artist, and specializes in charcoal drawings.
I am a Cookeville native and the grandmother of 2 girls that love dolls. I started making 18-inch doll clothes because one of the granddaughters asked for clothes for her American Girl Doll for Christmas 5 years ago, and that is when Pippi's Closet was born. I love designing and making every outfit.
Plenty on Poplar is an up-and-coming community event space, book shop, and dog park located in one of Cookeville’s most idyllic rural spaces. It is set to officially launch in 2023, but you can already browse and purchase from the book shop online. Plenty on Poplar has been a long time passion project of Lisa and Dave Uhrik, owners of Franklin Fixtures, and will enrich the lives and communities here in so very many ways.
Having a pack of 8 rescue dogs of various shapes and sizes, we wanted to know that we were providing them with the best treats possible. After much research and development, we believe we have done just that. We have created delicious, all-natural treats using human-grade ingredients. After sharing our products with family and friends with great success, we knew we had quality products that should be passed on to other pet families. It is our desire to provide families with high quality pet treats as well as other products for fur babies and their humans. Our dogs love these treats, and we are sure yours will too!!
"My name is Raven Ariana Williamson, and I'm originally from Lancaster, Ca. I have lived in Cookeville for 12 years. I've been drawing ever since I was old enough to pick up a Crayola. My grandmother was very artistic, and I'd like to think she passed some of her talent down to me. I usually paint or draw traditionally, However over the past 5 years I've been drawing digitally on my iPad pro. It offers a large variety of products I can make my art into, and has helped me grow significantly as an artist."
"Gerry Burklow is a retired hospice nurse who worked in a world of stark reality and pain. As part of her self-care practice she discovered the art of needle felting and paper mache. Completely self taught, you can find her most days in her studio- a land where cheeky squirrels dance and polar bears sail ships. “The art I make comes from childhood memories that evoke a feeling of nostalgia and simpler days”- and who doesn’t love an owl in a big hat?
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"Simple Beef Co. is a local, pasture raised beef and PORK (you read that right!) company. We forego the use of added growth hormones, additives, antibiotics, and all the other things that are unwanted in food items - to provide exceptional farm-to-table experiences for all of our customers... I love what I do and I am looking forward to continuing to serve the Upper Cumberland by providing local, humanely raised products."
I’m Wendy Apple. Snoopsy’s comes from a nickname from a friend many moons ago. Crafting is a stress relieving side hustle for me. I have fallen in love with sublimation art. A lot of what I do is custom work, so at this event I’ll have a lot of doorbusters to showcase my work. I am always happy to take orders and help you with personal designs. My Photo Jewelry is unique and one of a kind because it’s personal to you. Great for Mother’s Day and graduation or other special events. I can personalize a tumbler with your special image. Let me know what you need and what you need it on and we can get it together!
Dennis is a retired volunteer firefighter who decided on kettle corn for a retirement career. He has been making sweet and salty, cheddar, and salted caramel corn for about ten years. Dennis especially enjoys popping corn for community service events in Cookeville, such as the Back to School Bash, and movie night at Life Church; he travels around doing festivals, soccer tournaments, and celebrations in Tennessee and neighboring states.
"I used to craft with my mother who was an avid sewer, wood worker, and crafter, selling her creations at shows. When she passed away, I lost interest. Since moving to the beautiful state of Tennessee a little over a year ago, I found my passion for creativity again. I enjoy making wreaths and upcycling things to make beautiful decor and gifts. I am excited to share them with you!"
I use foraging and wildcrafting as a means to connect with and get to know the natural world around me. My goal is to produce sustainable apparel with a story. I scour thrift stores for unique pieces to upcycle and give new life with botanical dyes. I have a deep love for plants and love making wearable art with plant allies I've developed a relationship with.
Susan invented her dream job based on her love of fine craft, nature, and a desire to work for herself. “For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed making things and being outside. We live in an amazing place and it is easy to find inspiration in the world around us.” Using bright colors, carved texture, complementary patterns and her own whimsical perspective, Susan captures a light-hearted view of the natural world and pairs it with thrown and hand-built functional, white stoneware.
My name is Rachel Hensley, a Nashville native who met her husband Richard at TN Tech back in 2011. Just over two years ago we decided to move back to the place we met and now call Cookeville home. In June of 2021 we had our beautiful daughter Sutton Elaine, which inspired the name of my Etsy Shop, Sutton Smiles Co. For years I’ve wanted to create and make a living selling things I personally love, so this year I took the plunge and have done just that in opening this shop. Currently I’m selling stickers, magnets, and keychains, but plan to expand this shop as far as my creativity will allow. I’m excited to see what this adventure brings for my family and me!
I am a college student who sells chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate breakable hearts that can be customized for any type of event or celebration! I also make cheesecake bites, cake pops, chocolate covered pineapple/Oreos/rice crispy treats, homemade tres leches cakes, classic cakes and cupcakes!
After a severe injury while in Germany, working as a Vet Tech for the Army, I was sent back stateside to undergo 6 surgeries. The long 3 year recovery sent me into a deep depression until finally I had enough and decided to pull out my inner artist. I started painting again, and it led me into a vast world of creativity. I’ll always have a love for animals, and desperately miss my patients, but my new passion is creating anything I possibly can to put a smile on someone’s face. Being a mixed media artist is my happy place! I use acrylic paints, clay paint, and stains working on wood canvas, ceramics & glass. I also make seasonal decor using a plethora of materials.
My name is Sydney and I've been making candles for almost 4 years now. I started making them as a hobby to make a little extra money and have something exciting to do. I now love making candles because they are higher quality than most others that I have bought in the past. And the best part is, always having my house smell amazing!
The Wild Dog is a family run food cart that specializes in all beef hotdogs. For the Made Here Market we will be rolling out our traditional New York style hotdog cart and serving classic hotdogs, chili dogs and other tasty treats. We can’t wait to come join in all the fun, meet new friends and serve the hip people of Cookeville the best hotdog they ever had.
I'm first and foremost a mommy to my two beautiful girls. I realized my love for woodworking, when I made my first angle cut on my husband's miter saw. From there, my passion has grown from simple home signs to more intricate and larger pieces of furniture and decor. My style is showcasing the beauty of the wood itself and adding my own creative element.
"I consider my woodworking a hobby and enjoy the relaxation it provides from my everyday demands. When you take a “chunk” of wood and start shaving off as it turns rapidly in front of you, your gouges and scrapers become brushes on a canvas. This allows me to escape and create what is in my mind at the time. The neat and wonderful thing about these Treasures is that they are “One-of-a-Kind Treasures, Made One at a Time”
Two moms that have come together with their love of natural healing and aesthetics for the home. Brandy is the owner of Woodlandmomma blog and natural oils, sprays, rollers, tinctures, and teas. Amy is the mastermind behind all the paintings, natural diffusers, handmade journals, and keychains. Combined we have 16 children and homeschool all. This business endeavor is built on friendship and creativity.
WoodsEdge Works began over 30 years ago when I bought an old church built in 1901 for my home/studio and cottage industry. The original endeavors were pottery/shiitake mushroom growing/ herbal products and soaps. I planted a bamboo patch and became intrigued with the natural material and, with trial and error over the years, I discovered the possibilities of crafting bamboo items from the bamboo's raw to finished state. Being an avid hiker and backpacker is what pulled me into the idea of experimenting with bamboo and hand - crafting walking sticks. I developed a technique for hand-painted designs, cording and sealing the culms thus, creating a bamboo walking stick product.
