Category archives: News

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…

November’s membership meeting was held via zoom and hosted by Luke Shoffner & Sara Dean from Knox County USDA/NRCS. In this two-part workshop, Alliance members learned and discussed: What a Farm & Tract Number is; It’s benefits; and How to apply for a Farm Number Establishing Farm Records and Numbers…

Alliance staff met with Garden Manager Nick Campbell and Director of Student Care & Advocacy Sandra Bullis to tour the campus garden and pantry.  The Hardin Valley Campus Garden is a supplier of fresh produce to the Pellissippi Pantry as well as a community service hub. The Hardin Valley Garden…

We had a great time at our monthly membership meeting yesterday at the Sustainable Future Center located at 201 Ogle Ave. hosted by David Bolt! More on SFC: The Sustainable Future Center in Knoxville, Tennessee offers hands-on education and community engagement focused on sustainability, renewable energy, urban gardening, and eco-friendly…

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…