Lizzy Alfs

lalfs@tennessean.com

Nashville-based natural market The Turnip Truck plans to build a store on Nashville's east side, the company confirmed via its social media websites Wednesday.

The new market, planned for a vacant site at 705 Woodland St., will replace the company's existing East Nashville store at 970 Woodland St. Turnip Truck opened a market in The Gulch in 2010.

"The rumors are true, we are planning a new store in East Nashville," the Turnip Truck posted on Facebook Wednesday. "We're even including an area for hydroponic growing of produce."

The company released a rendering of its new market, which shows glass and brick building features and large windows. Turnip Truck founder John Dyke said the new market could open in summer 2015 if construction goes according to plan.

"We'll hopefully start breaking ground shortly," he said. "Hopefully within 30 days."

The new Turnip Truck market will be 9,000 square feet larger than the existing Woodland Street store.

Turnip Truck is working with architect Manuel Zeitlin and contractor Carter Group.

Dyke founded Turnip Truck in 2001. The market's inventory ranges from food and fresh produce to hygiene and medical products. The store in The Gulch has a full meat and seafood department, a cafe and prepared foods.