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The YMCA of Greater Charlotte on Monday announced the sale of a portion of land on its Lowe’s YMCA campus in Mooresville to Josh’s Farmers Market, a local market that has served Mooresville and surrounding communities for nearly 20 years. This partnership reflects the Y’s continued commitment to serving the community through the strategic optimization of its real estate assets.

Through this collaboration, the Y and Josh’s Farmers Market will enhance and grow the services offered on and around the Lowe’s YMCA campus, furthering the vision of integrated community campuses that bring people together around health, wellbeing and connection. By leveraging mission-aligned partners, the Y is underscoring its commitment to providing accessible, holistic solutions that strengthen the well-being of our neighbors and the surrounding community. 

Josh’s Farmers Market previously operated on the Lowe’s YMCA campus from 2021 through 2023.

“We are thrilled to welcome Josh’s Farmer’s Market as a mission-aligned neighbor at Lowe’s YMCA campus,” said Sue Glass, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. “This partnership aligns with our mission and our strategy to thoughtfully optimize our real estate assets in ways that bring more value to the communities we serve. Together, we are building an integrated campus that expands access to healthy food for our members, program participants and the broader Mooresville community.”

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is committed to seeking partnerships that align with its mission to further enhance and grow services offered across the region. This land sale is part of a broader effort to create integrated community campuses that support health, youth development and social connection.

Approximately four acres of currently unused greenspace on the Lowe’s YMCA campus, located at 170 Joe Knox Avenue in Mooresville, will become the new permanent home of Josh’s Farmers Market.  Construction/site preparation for the new 6,700-square-foot indoor market is anticipated to begin this fall, with opening targeted for the spring of 2026.

Josh Graham, the owner of Josh’s Farmers Market, said he is excited to grow alongside the YMCA.

“This location helps us serve more community members with fresh, local produce and goods, while creating a welcoming space where the community can gather,” he said. “We’re honored to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to health and community well-being.”

Market customers will share parking facilities with the YMCA.

As part of construction, Josh’s Farmers Market will construct restrooms adjacent to the Lowe’s YMCA back soccer fields. These facilities will be accessible to YMCA members and program participants.

The Lowe’s YMCA will remain fully open during construction. Programs and services will continue without interruption. Temporary adjustments to traffic flow may occur during site work.