UT MEDLIFE Students Volunteer
On a hot September afternoon, a group of UTK students from MEDLIFE joined us at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden for a volunteer workday. MEDLIFE is a student-led organization dedicated to improving healthcare access, development, and aid for underserved communities in Knoxville and around the world. The…
University of Tennessee’s Hort, Hops, & Crops Field Day
On September 18, 2025, staff from the Knox County Community Gardens & Growers’ Alliance joined the inaugural Hort, Hops & Crops Field Day at the UT Institute of Agriculture’s East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. knoxgardenalliance.org+3UTIA News+3easttn.tennessee.edu+3 This event brought together growers, researchers, extension agents, community gardeners, and curious members of the public to explore innovations in…
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…