Category archives: News

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 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…

The Knoxville (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted the Black K.A.R.E. (Kidney Awareness, Resources, and Education) Community Health Fair at the Change Center in Knoxville. This free event aimed to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and provide essential health services to the community.  The health fair was part…

February’s Alliance membership meeting was held virtually. Members gathered together to discuss topics they would like to discuss for June’s membership meeting. Members discussed seeking individuals and organizations who can facilitate community safety and de-escalation training for the members of the gardens and urban agriculture space. Members discussed strengthening relationships…

The Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance partnered with Chris Battle of Battlefield Farms for a garden workday at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden. Students from the University of Tennessee Jones Center, UT Plant Sciences and Garden Club along with community members, local gardeners and Alliance…

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…