Our Farm to Table Chefs
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Raised in a small chocolate factory and café/catering business in rural Missouri, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 comes from a long line of small business entrepreneurs. She and her husband moved to Wilson County over 10 years ago, where she continued catering and making chocolates for friends and events. As demand grew, she opened The Black Sheep Café in The Mill at Lebanon—offering hand-dipped chocolates, coffee, loaded teas, dirty sodas, and breakfast or lunch. The café also features a wide variety of retail items from local small businesses, artists, and farms. Michael and April love Lebanon, enjoy supporting fellow entrepreneurs, and are proud to call it home!
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Shawn Smith was raised in Hendersonville but has made Lebanon home for over 2 decades. With over 28 years of jewelry experience, Shawn is a dedicated full-time jewelry store owner with a passion for crafting exquisite pieces that reflect both elegance and quality. Beyond the world of fine jewelry, Shawn is an avid cook, specializing in grilling and smoking meats. He has successfully competed in many culinary competitions. Shawns love for outdoor cooking has led to a lucrative side hustle, where he creates and sells his own line of barbecue sauces and spices under the Hushpiggies brand.
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Darlene is the heart and soul of Island Breeze Bistro, known for her flavorful meat & three and meat & two plates inspired by vibrant island flavors. She also serves fresh coffee, hearty breakfasts, and refreshing boba tea—making her bistro a true community favorite.
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Growing up in a large Italian family, Kelly learned early how food creates memories and brings people together. After years as an executive pastry chef in Tampa, she brought her passion for art and pastry to Lebanon, where she creates beautiful pastries, custom cakes, and more at Polly Sparrow Bakery. Polly Sparrow was named Best of Wilson county last year.
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Eric and Cassandra are bean-to-bar artisan chocolate makers crafting bars, bon bons, and desserts by hand right here in Lebanon. Their Lebanon café takes their creativity even further, incorporating chocolate into everything from sandwiches and flatbreads to salads and rotating specials.
Event Sourcing
Denney Century Farm - Chicken - Entrée
Perry Family Farm - Honey - Carrots, Cocktails
Seven Cedars Butcher Block - New York Strip - Entrée, Pork - Appetizer
Breeden’s Orchard - Apples - Salad, Dessert
Huddleston Farm - Maple Syrup - Cocktails, Salad Dressing
Evans Produce - Butternut Squash, White Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes - Salad, Sides
Servant Farms - Yellow Squash, Zucchini - Side
Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese - Farm Cheese - Appetizer, Wine & Whiskey Tasting, Salad
Lovers Lane Farmstand - Eggs, Cucumbers - Appetizer, Butter - Bread Course
Spring Street Coffee Roasters - Cold Brew Coffee, Dessert
Tim White - Peach Pepper Jelly - Appetizer
Mama Kim’s Sourdough and Comforts - Sourdough rolls, Bread Course
Valley Growers - Mums & Pumpkins (décor)
Market Basket in partnership with Lebanon Public House - Wines, bourbon and handcrafted cocktails (wine & whiskey tasting, entire event)
Cedar City Brewing Co. - Beer (entire event)
Shop Springs Creamery - Ice cream, Dessert
Black Sheep Café - Chocolates (wine & whiskey tasting and take home favors)
Hushpiggies - Sauces (take home favor)
Event Supporters
Seven Cedars Butcher Block is a family-owned butcher shop offering fresh meats, baked goods, eggs, milk, and vegetables. Known for quality and care, Seven Cedars helps bring wholesome, local food to the table and supports the community it serves.
A Century Farm dedicated to regenerative agriculture, Denney Century Farms focuses on healing the soil so the land can continue to feed and sustain the community for generations to come.
Perry Family Farm is a flower farm that embodies the belief that where flowers bloom, hope grows. It serves as a gathering place for the community, hosting purposeful events that create beauty, foster connection, and give back.
A Mt. Juliet favorite since 1974, Breeden’s Orchard was reimagined in 2017 and continues today as a female-owned orchard, store, and bakery. From Tennessee peaches to crisp apples and homemade baked goods, Breeden’s carries on the tradition of sharing farm-fresh flavor.
A fourth-generation farm in Gladeville, Evans Produce & Meats raises a wide variety of vegetables along with beef and pork. Their products are sold at farmers markets across Middle Tennessee, offering families the opportunity to know their farmer and enjoy fresh, local food year-round.
Tim White crafts award-winning jams made with care and a passion for creating delicious, memorable flavors.
Founded in 1897, Huddleston Century Farm has been continually farmed for 129 years and is currently home to the 4th, 5th, and 6th generations of direct descendants. They hope their contribution of wood fired maple syrup, sweetens your dining experience!
Since 1998, Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese has crafted more than 25 varieties of farmstead cheese. Guided by a love of dairying and a commitment to quality, the farm continues to bring people together with cheese made with care from their herd.
Servant Farms is a Watertown farm committed to natural farming practices and providing wholesome produce and pasture-raised poultry. Their seasonal crops reflect a faith-based approach to caring for the land and community.
Lovers Lane Farmstand is a family-run farmstand in Lebanon offering fresh, seasonal produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, salsa, and more. Their honor-system farmstand reflects a commitment to growing good food and sharing it with their neighbors.
Shop Springs Creamery is a fourth-generation dairy farm between Lebanon and Watertown. The creamery bottles milk from their own cows and produces homemade butter and small-batch ice cream, continuing Wilson County’s tradition of local dairy farming.
Spring Street Coffee Roasters specializes in expertly roasted, barrel-aged coffees with rich, complex flavors and a unique coffee experience.
Mama Kim’s Sourdough and Comforts home-based micro-bakery specializes in artisan sourdough breads, soft rolls, pretzels, bagels, and sweet treats.
Market Basket offers carefully selected wines and expertise in pairing flavors that complement the local harvest. Lebanon Public House is a cozy downtown destination known for shareable plates and handcrafted cocktails. Together, they have partnered to offer the evening’s Wine & Whiskey tasting and event bar.
Lebanon’s own Cedar City Brewing Co. shared their locally crafted beers tonight, showcasing their passion for quality brews and the community that enjoys them.
Mark Gallant brings his musical talents to the evening, sharing live music for guests to enjoy throughout the event.
Valley Growers has everything local gardeners need, from annuals and perennials to vegetables, herbs, and more.
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About Historic Lebanon Main Street
Historic Lebanon is a nonprofit organization and certified Tennessee Main Street program dedicated to preserving, enriching, and promoting our historic downtown as the vibrant heart of our community.
Our Main Street District centers around the Lebanon Public Square and surrounding historic downtown, home to locally owned shops, restaurants, attractions, and professional services.
Through the Main Street approach of Design/Historic Preservation, Economic Vitality, Promotion, and Organization, we support local businesses, encourage investment, and help create a vibrant and thriving downtown. Historic Lebanon is accredited annually by the National Main Street Center.