April 28, 2026 Membership Meeting
April 28, 2026 Membership Meeting The Alliance’s April membership meeting at Burwell Gardens brought members together for a morning filled with conversation, connection, and reflection on the continued growth of community gardening efforts. With a strong turnout, the gathering created space for meaningful dialogue centered on food access, sustainability, and…
KUB’s Day of Service at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden
The Alliance participated in KUB’s Spring Days of Service by hosting a volunteer group at the Brown Community Garden. After finishing their work shifts, KUB employees spent a Tuesday afternoon helping revitalize a section of the garden in the 64 bed area by removing invasive Bermuda grass, adding fresh soil,…
KCMG Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Class
The Knox County Master Gardeners hosted an Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Class and Interactive Workshop at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, April 18. Alliance CEO Chris Battle opened the class with a moving and insightful introduction, sharing what first sparked his passion for addressing food insecurity in East…
DEDICATION AND GRAND OPENING OF MILLER HERITAGE COMMUNITY GARDEN
More than three dozen people gathered April 17 to celebrate the opening of the Miller Heritage Community Garden, a new neighborhood growing space rooted in more than a century of family history and community stewardship in Knoxville’s Western Heights area. Located at 1311 Jourolman Avenue, the garden now sits on…
East Knoxville Neighbors and Volunteers Gather at Brown Community Garden for Tree Giveaway, Planting Workshop
Community members turned out April 11 at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden for an afternoon focused on growing Knoxville’s tree canopy, beautifying neighborhoods and connecting residents with free trees to plant at home. The event, a partnership between the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers’ Alliance (Alliance)…
March 24, 2026 Membership Meeting
March 24, 2026 Membership Meeting The March Alliance Membership Meeting was filled with thoughtful dialogue and meaningful conversation as members, including first time attendees, gathered at Vine Middle Magnet School in East Knoxville to reflect on the growing season ahead and the impact of our shared work. The meeting was superbly led by Erica Lisowe…