Site Visit to New Member Bearden United Methodist Church Community Garden
On August 14, 2025, our core staff had the privilege of visiting Bearden United Methodist Church (BUMC) and meeting with Leigh Cheek, the Garden Coordinator for their new community garden. This visit marked an exciting step in welcoming BUMC into the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance. Leigh shared…
Membership Meeting at Knox Pride
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Alliance members gathered at Knox Pride (4044A Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920) in the Vocational Suite for our monthly meeting. This gathering offered an open and supportive space for members to connect, share updates, and reflect together on their ongoing work in community gardens and green spaces. The focus of…
Membership Meeting: Public Safety Roundtable
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Alliance members came together at its offices at the Shora Foundation Roots Collective (2425 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue) for a powerful membership meeting centered on an issue requested by our members: public safety. This roundtable was led by two of our community partners, the First Aid Collective Knoxville (FACK) and Hellbender Harm Reduction, who…
Membership Meeting: Alliance’s Membership Handbook
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Alliance members gathered for our monthly meeting, led by Erica Lisowe, Director of the Alliance’s Youth Garden Education Program (YGEP), to review and discuss the first draft of the Alliance’s Membership Handbook. This important document will serve as a guide for our members, outlining the Alliance’s vision, mission, membership types,…
Monthly Membership Meeting: Concord United Methodist Church
Since its inception in 2014, the Concord United Methodist Church Community Garden has blossomed into a beacon of hope and nourishment for the Knoxville community. Located at 11020 Roane Drive, this garden is more than just a place where vegetables grow; it is a testament to the power of collective…
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…