Cheryl Cooper dropped in at Lolly ‘N Pops gourmet coffee shop and furniture consignment store for a cup of coffee one recent morning.

While talking with the business owner, Laurie Durrett, Cooper spawned the idea of a farmers market in Bullard. The idea may soon become a reality.

Durrett got the support of the Bullard City Council during the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 13. Now it will be a matter of organizing the legalities and logistics for such a market.

“I think it will be terrific,” she said. Durrett quickly got others involved in the idea, including the “Lunch Bunch,” a group of Bullard women (many of whom are Bullard business owners). Nathalie Sims and Karen Vaughn were among those who met with Durrett to decide the direction of a market.

Sims approached city administrators, who were agreeable to the idea. During the July 13 meeting, Durrett said if everything works out, the market will likely be in the open area near the gazebo on the old railroad property. During the growing seasons, fresh produce will be the main fare of the market, but it also will feature homemade (or handmade) items, including candy, crafts and candles.

“No commercial (made) items will be allowed,” she said.

The plans are to open the market two to three times a week during the growing season and, perhaps once a month during winter months. The market may also be used for themes, such as holiday themes, during the off months and at other times during the year.

“It will be really unique,” Durrett said. “We’re going to get people who want unique and not the standard items.”

Booth space will be rented for vendors who wish to participate in the market. Durrett also said live music or other entertainment may be planned in the gazebo if that space is available.

Sims, Vaughn, Durrett and others have formed a committee that will meet periodically to determine the specifics regarding the market. Anyone who would like to share in organizing the market should call Durrett at (903) 710-2185 or Sims at (903) 954-0503.

Committee members will soon meet to determine the name of the market, though Sims has proffered the name, Victory Market.

Durrett said she hopes an “old world” theme will highlight the market. Sims said the committee is receiving input from nearby communities that have similar markets, including Longview.