Karolyn and John Barnes Organic Garden at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church
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…
Water for the Burundi Refugees
Water for the Burundi Refugees The story of the Alliance providing water for the Burundi Refugees is the story of the Alliance fulfilling its Sustainability and Capacity Building Pillar. On April 24, 2023, Charlotte Rodina, the Executive Director of CAC Beardsley Farm, contacted the Alliance seeking help to solve a…
The 100 Raised Beds Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden
On October 15, 2023, a ribbon-cutting was held for what was then called the Payne Avenue Community Garden located at 2723 Louise Avenue on property owned by Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. The ribbon-cutting was the culmination and fruition of a vision that Chris Battle had in 2018 to build…
Tour for Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents & Specialists
Tour for Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents & Specialists On May 23, 2024, we hosted a tour for the Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents & Specialists at the Brown Garden. It was an enriching experience for everyone involved, as we showcased our gardening practices and shared insights into sustainable urban…
Lunch Invitation at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church
Lunch Invitation at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church On April 10, 2024, we had the pleasure of attending a delightful lunch at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church, where Alliance members Mike Smith and John Randle of Concord United Methodist Church made a presentation on raised bed gardening. It was a wonderful opportunity…