Author archives: mrgarden1

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…

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 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…

February 24, 2026 Membership Meeting The February Alliance Membership Meeting was full of creative fun and energy as the 2026 growing season rapidly approaches. We were thrilled to be led by Ashlee Mays of the Museum of Infinite Outcomes, who facilitated a hands-on screen printing workshop at the Shora Roots…

MLK Days of Service Collaboration with UTK Jones Center The Alliance was honored to be a part of the  UTK’s Jones Center MLK National Day of Service volunteer series by hosting two different workday events. This year marked the 25th Annual MLK Days of Service at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville!…

Miller Heritage Community Garden Volunteer Day On a beautiful Valentine’s Day, community members, including JB Jones with his handy  tractor,  gathered to build, place, and fill 30 4’ x 8’  raised beds – 29 for the  brand-new garden at 1311 Jourolman Ave, located behind Beaumont Magnet School and in front…