Little Leaf Farms to open third production location in Tennessee

Little Leaf Farms has announced its continued expansion with a new campus in Manchester, Tennessee.

The new 215-acre site, Little Leaf Farms' third overall, will expand the brand's production footprint.

The new site is initially planned for 40 acres of greenhouses, with an option to expand to 80 acres. With financing already in place, Little Leaf Farms will begin construction this summer, with an anticipated launch in fall 2026.

Once fully operational, the Tennessee facility will have the capacity to produce enough leafy greens to service the Midwest, Southeast and Texas. The facility will create several hundred jobs over five years.

"Consumers are increasingly choosing our fresher, more flavorful greens over field-grown greens," said Paul Sellew, founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms. "This new campus is a testament to our belief in and commitment to the promising future of indoor-grown leafy greens. Strong consumer demand allows us to invest confidently, and we're grateful to our partners in Tennessee for supporting this next chapter."

From its existing campuses in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, the company has grown to supply more than 7,000 grocery stores.

"When we launched Little Leaf Farms 10 years ago, our mission was clear: transforming our food system by growing better food in a better way," Sellew said. "That mission remains our north star. Expanding into Tennessee marks a powerful step forward in delivering fresher, better-tasting leafy greens to more consumers across the country."