ATHENS — From managing logistics to cultivating community, Kat Greene wears many hats as the longtime market manager of the Athens Farmers Market.
She is celebrating 10 years of dedicated leadership that has helped grow the market into one of the most beloved and vibrant community traditions in Limestone County.
Greene oversees vendor registration, assigns stalls, manages operations on Tuesdays and Saturdays, books musical talent, and chairs the ever-popular Market Theme Days. Her behind-the-scenes efforts and her warm smile are key reasons the market continues to thrive.
“Kat is a major reason why the market has grown exponentially over the past 10 years,” said Tere Richardson, executive director of Athens Main Street. “She brings professionalism, care, and a genuine love for our market community to everything she does.”
Richardson attributes the market’s success in large part to Greene’s tireless work and welcoming personality.
Before her part-time role working for Athens Main Street, Greene volunteered for three years with the Farmers Market. She also recently served as a volunteer on the Athens Main Street Design Committee during the two-year renovation of the Farmers Market.
Her insight and firsthand knowledge of what vendors and patrons needed helped shape the revitalized market into a welcoming and functional space for the entire community.
Beyond her official role, Greene is a beloved fixture at the market, appreciated by vendors and patrons alike.
Her husband, Brad Greene of the Silver Silos, is a frequent performer at Saturday markets, adding a personal and musical touch. The Greenes’ children, Ellis and Freddie, can often be spotted enjoying the market as well, making the entire experience truly a family affair.
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