Author archives: mrgarden1

Membership Meeting: Lunch at Museum of Infinite Outcomes On May 24, 2024, Alliance members gathered for a delightful garden lunch social at the Museum of Infinite Outcomes. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with great food, wonderful company, and vibrant discussions about our shared passion for gardening and community building….

Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents & Specialists Tour Brown Community Garden On May 23, 2024, we hosted a tour for the Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents & Specialists at the Brown Garden. It was an enriching experience for everyone involved, as we showcased our gardening practices and shared insights into…

The Alliance’s Work Featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel We are thrilled to share that the Alliance’s impactful Youth Garden Education Program lead by Co-Directors Erica Lisowe and Nick Thompson, has been featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel! The article, titled “School Gardens Making a Difference Across Knox County”, written…

Gardening Class and Tour at Concrete Garden On May 11, 2024, BRIDGE Refugee Services, Knox County Master Gardeners, and the Alliance teamed up to host an engaging gardening class and tour for Congolese Refugees at the Concrete Garden. This event provided valuable gardening knowledge about East Tennessee gardening and hands-on…

Luncheon at St. James Episcopal Church On April 17, 2024, at the invitation of Dee Ann and Jason Dean of Vive Academy, we enjoyed a wonderful luncheon at St. James Episcopal Church, where our very own Chris Battle delivered an inspiring speech on food disparity. The event was filled with…

Presenting at Second Harvest Agency Relations Conference On April 11, 2024, our staff had the honor of presenting at the Second Harvest Agency Relations Conference held at Bridgewater Place. This conference, dedicated to fighting hunger and feeding hope, brought together over 630 agency partners who are the lifeblood of Second…