Tuscaloosa County Truck Growers Association

Tuscaloosa County Truck Growers Association runs at the Tuscaloosa River Market, where Saturday markets are held year-round and the site overlooks the Black Warrior River. The market’s vendor rules require farm vendors to provide a Growers’ Permit from Alabama Cooperative Extension Services, tying the shopping experience to a documented grower standard. The market also operates under the State Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Authority as a Certified Farmers Market. That combination gives this Northport-area market a specific identity: local produce grown right at home, sold in a riverfront setting with formal market oversight.

Why it matters locally

The Growers’ Permit requirement from Alabama Cooperative Extension Services shapes who can sell here, since farm vendors must provide that county-issued permit when participating. The market is also described as a Certified Farmers Market under the State Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Authority, adding another layer of structure to how vendors and products are handled.

The market’s own emphasis stays on Alabama-grown food. Its materials point shoppers to Sweet Grown Alabama’s Harvest Calendar to track what is in season, and its homepage highlights “fresh produce grown right at home” alongside vendor information. Payment assistance programs are built into that local mission as well, with SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program options accepted at the market.

What you'll find there

The clearest picture of the market mix comes from its own vendor standards and shopper feedback: produce is central, but prepared pantry goods, dairy, meats, and craft items are part of the regular spread too. One visitor noted “lots of veggies, baked goods, pork skins, jams” and art items for sale.

• -Find fresh produce grown right at home at the market.
• -Pick up baked goods mentioned by a recent visitor.
• -Browse jams cited in shopper feedback about the regular market mix.
• -Look for pork skins noted by one visitor reviewing the market.
• -Expect art items alongside food vendors.
• -Watch for USDA processed meats sold at the Tuscaloosa River Market.
• -Shop dairy products that must be processed, packaged, and labeled at permitted, inspected facilities.

Tuesday markets also come with themed programming, including Tomato Sandwich Day, Honeybee Tuesday with Vince Wallace, Corn & Cornhole, Peach Party, Blueberry Bingo, Watermelon Slice Give-away, Christmas in July, and Microgreens with Martin Blair.

Know before you go

The biggest planning detail is parking: the main lot entrances are at Jack Warner Parkway and 21st Avenue or at Queen City Avenue, with the 21st Avenue entrance recommended for most arrivals. Handicap parking is closest from the Queen City Avenue entrance for patrons with proper handicap decals. If the main lot is full, additional public parking sits across Jack Warner Parkway at the Tuscaloosa Public Library and the Mildred Warner Westervelt Transportation Museum, plus the Visitor Center lot and another lot east past the River Walk pedestrian bridge.

The market is held at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Jack Warner Parkway and overlooks the Black Warrior River, with the River Walk nearby. Dogs are welcome, and the market lists no restrooms in its visitor details.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP is accepted here, including EBT card swipes at the market. The market also accepts Double Up Food Bucks and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, broadening how shoppers can use food assistance benefits. Beyond assistance programs, some vendors use Apple Pay and some use Venmo, so payment options can vary by stall.