Category archives: Community

The Alliance conducted a site visit at Knox Pride. Staff learned about their programming to include the vegetable garden, cold food pantry, staple pantry and clothing thriftique.  Knox Pride is located at 4028 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

On September 14, 2024, members of the Young Professionals of Knoxville (YPK) joined us for a Volunteer Day at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden their hard work and dedication made a big impact as they helped lay mulch throughout the garden, enhancing its beauty and functionality. We…

KAROLYN AND JOHN BARNES ORGANIC GARDEN AT LENNON-SENEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The story of the Karolyn and John Barnes Organic Garden at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church at 2084 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915, is quite typical of the position that many churches, particularly in the inner city and in East…

At the Knox County Garden Alliance, we take pride in our dedication to fostering thriving community gardens. In 2023, we demonstrated our unwavering commitment to sustainability and capacity building by providing essential support to our members.

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…