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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…

November’s membership meeting was held via zoom and hosted by Luke Shoffner & Sara Dean from Knox County USDA/NRCS. In this two-part workshop, Alliance members learned and discussed: What a Farm & Tract Number is; It’s benefits; and How to apply for a Farm Number Establishing Farm Records and Numbers…

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, 28 volunteers, consisting of 18 UT students, 9 Master Gardeners, and 1 other, volunteered at 2914 Wilson Avenue. The UT students were members of the UTK Community Gardening Club led by President Andy Wattanaskolpant and did a terrific job! 2914 Wilson Avenue was donated to…

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, 19 volunteers, consisting of 9 UT students, 8 Knox County Master Gardeners, and 2 others, volunteered at the Brown Community Garden at 2723 Louise Avenue. There was much work to do and much was accomplished. In the 36 bed garden, the 8 okra beds and…

The Alliance conducted its membership meeting at Knox Pride. Members learned about Knox Pride’s programming including its vegetable garden, cold food pantry, staple pantry and clothing thriftique.  Knox Pride is located at 4404A Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Alliance staff met with Garden Manager Nick Campbell and Director of Student Care & Advocacy Sandra Bullis to tour the campus garden and pantry.  The Hardin Valley Campus Garden is a supplier of fresh produce to the Pellissippi Pantry as well as a community service hub. The Hardin Valley Garden…