UT MEDLIFE Students Volunteer
On a hot September afternoon, a group of UTK students from MEDLIFE joined us at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden for a volunteer workday. MEDLIFE is a student-led organization dedicated to improving healthcare access, development, and aid for underserved communities in Knoxville and around the world. The…
University of Tennessee’s Hort, Hops, & Crops Field Day
On September 18, 2025, staff from the Knox County Community Gardens & Growers’ Alliance joined the inaugural Hort, Hops & Crops Field Day at the UT Institute of Agriculture’s East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. knoxgardenalliance.org+3UTIA News+3easttn.tennessee.edu+3 This event brought together growers, researchers, extension agents, community gardeners, and curious members of the public to explore innovations in…
Dedication of ‘God’s Garden’
On September 3, 2025, the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers’ Alliance had the honor of joining Mount Zion Baptist Church (Mount Zion) and Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) in East Knoxville for the dedication of their new community garden, lovingly named “God’s Garden.” This celebration was led by community leader and Associate Pastor Vivian Williams of Mount Zion and Pastor…
Tackling Summer Garden Pests & Diseases with the Knox County Master Gardeners
Tackling Summer Garden Pests & Diseases with the Knox County Master Gardeners On July 12, 2025, the Alliance partnered with the Knox County Master Gardeners to host an informative and hands-on class all about diseases and pests in summer vegetable gardens. The free workshop at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church…
A Visit to Dream Valley Farm: Innovation, Soil, and Sustainable Growing
A Visit to Dream Valley Farm: Innovation, Soil, and Sustainable Growing On June 30, 2025, staff from the Alliance visited Dream Valley Farm, a working farm and education site in NE Knox County at 5108 Clark Drive that showcases both cutting-edge growing systems and time-tested soil practices. The visit offered…
Gardening 101 with Bridge Refugee Services: Growing Skills, Seeds, and Community
Gardening 101 with Bridge Refugee Services: Growing Skills, Seeds, and Community On May 17, 2025, the Alliance was honored to facilitate a Gardening 101 class in partnership with Bridge Refugee Services, welcoming members of Knoxville’s Ukrainian community for a hands-on introduction to gardening in East Tennessee. Held at the Alliance’s…