The Makers
We do "About Us" a little differently around here.
What it takes to be a Maker:
Handmade
Small Business
Small Business
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We ask that all your crafts and creations be "handmade", meaning made by you. While we think there's great business models out there for mlm's, premade and the like, the Market isn't the place for them. Hand-made means you, and your own business team created unique items that can't likely be found anywhere else.
Examples of "hand made" :
Art, ceramics, woodcraft & burning, leatherwork, metalwork, paper art, sculpture, comics, cartoons, paintings, clothing, bags, crochet, soaps, lotions, beard oils, food like cookies, brownies, or fully-cooked dishes etc.
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If you're not sure if you qualify,
​just message us!
Display Tables & Equipment
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Our Markets can vary by location. Most will be outdoor but some can be indoor as we add new Amazing Venues.
You'll need to make sure you're prepared for any scenario as a Maker.
Here's a list of recommended equipment items you should have:
12' x 12' folding tent
At least 1x 6' folding table
Tablecloth of darker color
Bags for purchases
At least 1 folding chair
Trash bags
Clear signage on banners
Clear pricing such as on tables and sandwich boards
Business cards - some way to give visitors your info
Cash, Credit, &
Other! (P.O.S.)
Other! (P.O.S.)
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You'll want to give your booth visitors plenty of buying power. Cash is a great option, but we recommend every Maker consider some of these great resources that enable taking credit cards.
Here are some great options:
Square
Low fees, custom items, iOS and Android Apps, POS. Manual CC entry or swipe options.
PayPal
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/home
Low fees, custom items, iOS and Android Apps, POS. Manual CC entry or swipe options. Pay or request by email address.
Shopify
Must have a Shopify store. Monthly $30 to have a shop. Low transaction fees, custom items, iOS and Android Apps, POS. Manual cc entry or swipe options.
GET TO KNOW OUR MAKERS
We've already started to connect with some really great artists/crafters.
Stay tuned for our list of participating vendors to grow as we continue to have more events!
Bookmark this Makers Page as we will be adding regular Makers who join our Markets!! If you've been to at least TWO of our Markets, you get a spot on this list! This is a permanent spot on our board that will celebrate you and your craft and promote your work here.
Don't have your own website? No Problem!
We're featuring the first 20 Makers to join us with a great full-width bio, links, and social media spotlight below.
Check out some of the great Makers:
Ashley Nicole Littlefield
Paper Crafts, Stickers, Creator of Makers Market TN
Ashley has such a huge heart for people! She loves to journal, do paper crafts, and work in her planner.
It's her passion to help small businesses thrive and she does what she can to promote them whenever and wherever possible!
Out of that passion grew Maker's Market Tennessee & Makers Magazine.
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R. Carnie Littlefield
Artist, Writer, Painter, Co-Creator of Maker's Market TN
R. Carnie loves to paint, write, and draw a lot. He also loves Ashley a LOT. Together, they work on a lot of different projects to create opportunities to enrich their local communities.
R. Carnie built this website, created a lot of the design and layout, and prints all the marketing tools in our shared studio space.
He's also planning on putting out a series of kids' coloring books focused on educational stories that share in the true history of this great country USA.
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The Peacock Apothecary : Grace Kelly
Handmade Products Inspired By Nature
You may be wondering why I started making handmade soaps and other beauty products. Well, it is not as straightforward as one may think. My journey with making all-natural, handmade lotions, soaps, and serums began about 10 years ago, shortly after I started dating my now-husband, Kielas (Key-less), yes most do not know how to pronounce my husband's name so I always include the pronunciation when I say it and apparently write it, it's funny, almost like it is apart of his name. Okay, getting back to how I started my business.
ph: 201-966-9557
e: thepeacockapothecary @ gmail.com
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Ash From Nash : Ashley McCloskey
Handmade, Hypoallergenic, High Fashion Jewelry
Ashley McCloskey is a designer and the owner of Ash from Nash. Currently located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, her brand aims to help women realize their beauty and worth through inspiring jewelry design.
Ashley grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where she lived most of her life, and moved to Tennessee after getting married. She has a background in marketing and sales, and has worked for companies such as Apartments.com and Comcast, but she has always been moved by fashion. So, upon her arrival in Tennessee, she began exploring her urge to create and thus a new career was born. What started as nothing more than a way for her to express her creativity had begun to blossom into a brand and a flourishing business.
ph: AshFromNash1@gmail.com
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