Monthly Membership Meeting
Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church: Karolyn and John Barnes Community Garden The Alliance’s March membership meeting was held at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church. Through its Karolyn and John Barnes Organic Garden and the Five Loaves Food Pantry, the Church addresses food insecurity and fosters community engagement in the heart of East…
Black K.A.R.E. Health Fair
The Knoxville (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted the Black K.A.R.E. (Kidney Awareness, Resources, and Education) Community Health Fair at the Change Center in Knoxville. This free event aimed to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and provide essential health services to the community. The health fair was part…
Monthly Membership Meeting via Zoom
February’s Alliance membership meeting was held virtually. Members gathered together to discuss topics they would like to discuss for June’s membership meeting. Members discussed seeking individuals and organizations who can facilitate community safety and de-escalation training for the members of the gardens and urban agriculture space. Members discussed strengthening relationships…
Alliance Workday, Class & Tool Drive
The Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance partnered with Chris Battle of Battlefield Farms for a garden workday at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden. Students from the University of Tennessee Jones Center, UT Plant Sciences and Garden Club along with community members, local gardeners and Alliance…
Membership Meeting: Burwell Gardens
Members gathered at Burwell Gardens with founder Ben Conaway. Members started with introductions and share outs on their gardens and processes. Members also discussed their needs, resources and interests for May’s membership meeting. The member meeting ended with a tour by Ben.
Membership Meeting: NRCS Knox County Office
December’s membership meeting was a continuation of our “Farm Number” discussion from our November membership meeting. Luke Shoffner and Addison Davidson with the Knox County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office hosted the Alliance. Alliance members were educated on benefits of erosion control, soil health and cost share programs offered…