Dedication of ‘God’s Garden’
On September 3, 2025, the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers’ Alliance had the honor of joining Mount Zion Baptist Church (Mount Zion) and Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) in East Knoxville for the dedication of their new community garden, lovingly named “God’s Garden.” This celebration was led by community leader and Associate Pastor Vivian Williams of Mount Zion and Pastor…
Membership Meeting: Local Distribution and Aggregation with Ariel Allen
On August 26, 2025, members of the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers’ Alliance gathered for our monthly membership meeting to focus on an essential topic: local food distribution and aggregation. We were treated to Ariel Allen, Food Systems Manager at United Way of Greater Knoxville, who shared valuable insight into the city, county, and grassroots efforts…
Site Visit to New Member Bearden United Methodist Church Community Garden
On August 14, 2025, our core staff had the privilege of visiting Bearden United Methodist Church (BUMC) and meeting with Leigh Cheek, the Garden Coordinator for their new community garden. This visit marked an exciting step in welcoming BUMC into the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance. Leigh shared…
Membership Meeting at Knox Pride
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Alliance members gathered at Knox Pride (4044A Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920) in the Vocational Suite for our monthly meeting. This gathering offered an open and supportive space for members to connect, share updates, and reflect together on their ongoing work in community gardens and green spaces. The focus of…
Tackling Summer Garden Pests & Diseases with the Knox County Master Gardeners
Tackling Summer Garden Pests & Diseases with the Knox County Master Gardeners On July 12, 2025, the Alliance partnered with the Knox County Master Gardeners to host an informative and hands-on class all about diseases and pests in summer vegetable gardens. The free workshop at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church…
A Visit to Dream Valley Farm: Innovation, Soil, and Sustainable Growing
A Visit to Dream Valley Farm: Innovation, Soil, and Sustainable Growing On June 30, 2025, staff from the Alliance visited Dream Valley Farm, a working farm and education site in NE Knox County at 5108 Clark Drive that showcases both cutting-edge growing systems and time-tested soil practices. The visit offered…