Love heals
We help women survivors heal and reclaim their lives by breaking the cycles of trafficking, exploitation, and addiction.
New! Shared Trade & Apparel Collections
Spring is Blooming
Spring is in full bloom—and so are our newest artisan goods, handmade with care by women survivors in Nashville and around the world. From textiles, vibrant home decor to meaningful gifts, every piece tells a story of resilience, healing, and new beginnings.
Shop seasonal collections that create opportunities for women rebuilding their lives—and declare that Love Heals.
Shared Trade Partners
Celebrating TerraKlay & YEWO
Addressing sexual exploitation, trafficking, and extreme poverty through an aligned network and marketplace of social justice enterprises.
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Community is the Oldest Form of Healing in the World
Together, we heal and rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and exploit women.
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News & Events
Thistle Farms Graduation Cafe Event
Join us in the Thistle Farms Cafe where we are hosting a graduation celebration on April 21, 23, and 25. Leave encouraging messages for our graduates using the pink phone in the cafe. The graduates will hear these messages as they prepare to graduate in May.
Clemmie Greenlee: A Testament to Healing and Community Transformation
Throughout Women's Month, we celebrate the theme "When women heal, communities heal." There are few people who embody this truth more powerfully than Clemmie Greenlee, a 2003 graduate of Thistle Farms and a tireless advocate for violence prevention, at-risk youth, and survivors of trafficking.
Meet the Makers: The Women Behind Thistle Farms’ Handcrafted Products
At Thistle Farms, every product tells a story of overcoming, healing, and new beginnings thanks to the meaningful employment it provides. Behind each candle or lotion is a woman who has journeyed through hardship and found strength in community, becoming a living embodiment of our belief that Love Heals.
Human Trafficking: How to Spot the Signs and What to Do
It’s an issue that is misunderstood thanks to the more sensationalized portrayals of Hollywood. But trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation at its core involves individuals who are manipulated or coerced into sexual activities in exchange for something of value—money, shelter, food, transportation, or even the promise of love or stability.
Ink of Hope: Equipping Tattoo Artists in Tennessee to Combat Human Trafficking
Tattoo artists are uniquely positioned to play a vital contributor in identifying and reporting suspected trafficking. Yet, many lack the training needed to recognize the signs. That’s where the Ink of Hope Act comes in.