Author archives: mrgarden1

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

The Alliance staff conducted a site visit at New Life UMC. Ashley Helton, Pastor of New Life United Methodist Church, discussed future plans for a garden at the church. Garden design, irrigation and fencing methods were discussed prior to the build out of the church garden. Alliance staff discussed the…