Fall Festival Plant Sale at Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum!
2025-10-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | TN
🍂 Save the Date: Fall Festival Plant Sale at Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum! 🌻
Celebrate the beauty of fall and our amazing community at the Fall Festival Plant Sale on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1–5 PM.
Enjoy a day filled with:
🎨 Local Artists
🎶 Live Music
🎉 Games & Hayrides
🍔 Delicious Food & Face Painting
Browse and shop from a variety of fall trees, shrubs, and native plants—perfect for your home garden or landscaping projects.
Location: Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
Bring the whole family and join us for this fun and festive afternoon!
Mark your calendars now—you won’t want to miss it!

Fall Gardening Weekend at Burwell Gardens!
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | TN
Join us at Burwell Gardens (131 E Burwell Ave) for two cozy mornings of garden prep, community connection, and fresh fall air!
📅 Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2🕘 9 AM – Noon☕ Coffee & munchies provided!
Help us get the garden ready for winter, connect with neighbors, and be part of the ongoing transformation of this beloved community space.
🌱 All are welcome — no experience needed!
Don’t forget:🥗 We’ll also gather for a Garden Potluck on Wednesday at 6 PM. Come share a meal and meet our new garden manager, Cecilia!
Let’s dig in, grow together, and celebrate community. 💚

Burwell Gardens Potluck
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Due to the rain, the Burwell Gardens Potluck has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 5th from 6–8 PM. Come enjoy an evening of food, conversation, and connection in the garden — and take this opportunity to meet Cecilia Albert-Black, who will be stepping into a new leadership role at Burwell Gardens.
Bring a dish to share, bring a friend, and bring your questions or ideas for the future of the garden. Whether you’re a longtime neighbor or new to the space, all are welcome!
📍 Location: Burwell Gardens – 131 E Burwell Ave🕕 Time: 6–8 PM📅 New Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Let’s gather, reconnect, and celebrate what’s growing at Burwell! 🌱

Budgeting During Uncertain Times: Build Financial Confidence & Resilience (Part 1)
2025-11-06 14:00 - 17:00 | United Way of Greater Knoxville, 1301 Hannah Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
Join us for this two-part workshop with consultant Mary Walker to learn practical strategies for budgeting & financial resilience!

Learn practical strategies for budgeting, cash flow management, & financial resilience during uncertain times through this hands-on workshop & walk away with a Financial Resilience Action Plan!
This is a two-part workshop meeting from 2pm-5pm on both Nov 6th and 13th. Participants need to attend both sessions.
Who: This workshop will be tailored to non-finance nonprofit professionals – Executive Directors, Operations & Finance Managers, Board Members, or Program Managers are all encourage to attend!
Topics:

Best practices in budgeting
Aligning budgeting with mission & strategic priorities
Understanding & manageing cash flow
Revenue growth & diversification
Short term & long term financial decisions, and more!

About the Facilitator:
Mary Walker, MBA is a nonprofit advisor who helps busy directors and boards make more-informed decisions in all aspects of their organizations–financial, marketing, fundraising, governance, and general management–so that their nonprofits can best fulfill their missions. She is passionate about empowering these leaders so their organizations can have a greater impact. Over her 30-year career, Mary has worked with many nonprofits, small companies, family businesses, and large corporations to solve compelling problems and build more financially stable enterprises. She has a strong history of success and has received national recognition for her work.

Budgeting During Uncertain Times: Build Financial Confidence & Resilience (Part 2)
2025-11-13 14:00 - 17:00 | United Way of Greater Knoxville, 1301 Hannah Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States

Budgeting During Uncertain Times: Advanced Strategies
2025-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | United Way of Greater Knoxville, 1301 Hannah Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
Join consultant Mary Walker to sharpen your financial oversight skills during uncertain times!

Sharpen your financial management skills with practical tools & frameworks for strategic financial leadership, long-term planning & risk management for nonprofits navigating changing financial realities!
This is a one day workshop meeting from 2pm-4pm on November 20th.
Who: CFOs, Finance Teams, Board Treasurers, etc. with a strong finance foundation.
Topics:

Linking budgets to mission-driven outcomes & strategy
Proactive cash flow modeling
Forecasting for contingencies
Evaluating program efficiency & ROI
Framing financial data for board decision-making, & more!

About the Facilitator:
Mary Walker, MBA is a nonprofit advisor who helps busy directors and boards make more-informed decisions in all aspects of their organizations–financial, marketing, fundraising, governance, and general management–so that their nonprofits can best fulfill their missions. She is passionate about empowering these leaders so their organizations can have a greater impact. Over her 30-year career, Mary has worked with many nonprofits, small companies, family businesses, and large corporations to solve compelling problems and build more financially stable enterprises. She has a strong history of success and has received national recognition for her work.

Trees Knoxville: Invasive Removal Workday!
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | TN
🌳 Volunteers Needed: Invasive Removal Workday! 🌿
Join Trees Knoxville for a hands-on volunteer day as we work to remove invasive plants and restore native beauty around Lennon Seney Methodist Church.
📍 Location: 2084 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915📅 Date: Saturday, November 22nd🕙 Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
💪 Bring your energy, your friends, and (if you have one) a hoe to help us tackle invasive growth!🥪 Food and snacks provided — come ready to work and enjoy good company in the process.
Let’s care for our green spaces together — we can’t wait to see you there! 🌱

TEAM Conference: Opportunities and Choices for Agricultural Success
2026-01-27 08:30 - 14:30 | Jubilee Banquet Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way, Knoxville, TN, 37912, United States
Farmers, growers, gardeners, and food system leaders from across the region are invited to gather for a full day of learning, connection, and practical insight at the TEAM Conference: Opportunities and Choices for Agricultural Success.
This free, one day conference is designed to support agricultural success at every level, from home gardening and small farms to livestock operations and sustainable food systems.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMRegistration opens at 7:30 AMLocation:Jubilee Banquet Center6700 Jubilee Center WayKnoxville, TN 37912
A light breakfast of muffins and fruit will be available during registration. The conference will open with welcoming remarks at 8:30 AM and conclude by 3:00 PM. Lunch is provided at no cost to attendees.
Featured Keynote Speakers

Wilma Jordan, Valley Dream Farm
Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Extension

These speakers bring hands on experience and research driven insight into building resilient and profitable agricultural systems.
Conference Tracks
Attendees will be able to engage with sessions focused on:

Livestock
Profitable Vegetable and Fruit Production
Home Farms and Gardening
Food Sustainability

Each track is designed to offer practical takeaways, real world strategies, and opportunities to connect with others doing similar work.
Registration Information
This event is free of charge, but registration is required.
Register online at:www.team-ag.org
Vendor and Organization Tables
Organizations and vendors interested in hosting a table at the conference are welcome. There is no fee for tabling, but space is limited.
To request a table, email:events@team-ag.org
Whether you are a seasoned producer or just beginning your agricultural journey, this conference offers valuable tools, knowledge, and community connections to help you grow with confidence.

KKB's 7th Annual Summit: Rooted in Place
2026-01-30 09:00 - 14:00 | TN
We’re excited to invite you back to Keep Knoxville Beautiful’s Summit: Rooted in Place, taking place on
Friday, January 30, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
East Tennessee History Center
This year’s Summit will highlight meaningful placemaking work happening in Knox County and bring in voices from other communities to share inspiring projects and perspectives, encouraging fresh thinking around long-term sustainability and place-based initiatives.
We’d love for you to be part of the conversation again.
Tickets: $20 (lunch included)
On sale: Tuesday, January 6
We are pursuing continuing education credits through AIA for architects. Upon approval, the Summit will be worth 2-3 AIA CEUs
Want us to get the Summit approved for credits in your profession? Just let us know and we can look into that process!

Created to clean-up up our scruffy city before the 1982 World’s Fair, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has been working hard to keep Knoxville clean, green, and more beautiful for almost 50 years.
At Keep Knoxville Beautiful, our mission is to promote litter eradication, waste reduction, and beautification efforts in Knox County communities using education, events, and volunteer engagement. Just in the last year we reached over 5,000 students, documented 18,136 volunteer hours, and cleared 113,781 pounds of litter. We wouldn’t have been able to make it happen without our dedicated volunteers, invaluable partnerships, and the drive towards sustainability and involvement from community members like you!

Garden Planning & Sprucing Day
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | TN
Learn garden planning basics from a Knox County Master Gardener (KCMG) and help spruce up Burwell Gardens for spring. No experience needed—come learn and lend a hand.

Fruit Tree & Berry Bush Pruning Workshop
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how and when to prune fruit trees and berry bushes for healthy growth and better yields. Led by Trees Knoxville, sponsored by Ebony & Ivory Brewery.

Seeding Summer Vegetables Into Trays
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to seed tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and melons into trays for greenhouse growing. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Spring Sowing Party
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Get your hands in the soil as we sow cool-season crops like peas, radishes, beets, and greens. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

TREE FEST
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Baker Creek Preserve, 3700 Lancaster Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
A free, family-friendly event celebrating nature and the super-important role trees play in our lives. Tree Fest is way more than just a party; it’s a powerful community day that connects folks of all ages to the benefits of a greener, healthier Knoxville. It brings together residents, schools, volunteers, and partners to help grow Knoxville’s tree canopy, spread

KUB SPRING VOLUNTEER FAIR
2026-04-02 11:30 - 13:30 | KUB, 4505 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, 37921, United States

TEAMS Conference
2026-04-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Jubillee, 6700 Jubilee Center Way, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
The Teaming to Educate for Agriculture Mastery Conference trade show opens at 8:00AM with a light breakfast of muffins and fruit. The conference begins with welcoming remarks at 8:30AM and will conclude by 2:30PM.

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-17 | TN
The Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference is an annual event dedicated to addressing and improving the state of maternal and paternal health in Knoxville and beyond. The week long event brings together researchers, birth workers, holistic practitioners, business owners, advocates, and other professionals dedicated to maternal health and wellness.

Trees Knoxville Tree Giveaway and Planting Workshop at the Brown Community Garden
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | TN
Trees Knoxville and the Alliance have teamed up for an exciting event on Saturday, April 11th . There will be a tree giveaway and planting workshop from 1-3pm led by volunteer foresters and the Trees Knoxville Staff at the Brown Community Garden. Baker Boys Pizza will be providing pizza for the event!

Burwell Spring Potluck
2026-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Bring a spring-inspired dish or drink to share as we gather around the fire and connect as a garden community. Hosted by Burwell Community Gardens managers.

Miller Heritage Community Garden Grand Opening
2026-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | TN
You are warmly invited to join the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Miller Heritage Community Garden in the Western Heights Neighborhood at 1311 Jourolman Avenue at 5 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026. See flyer attached.

This special moment marks more than just the opening of a new garden. It represents a continued investment in community sustainability – access to affordable fresh produce and healthier lives. The lots were generously donated by Sandra Davis-Bullis, whose family has owned the property for more than 100 years. In honor of that enduring legacy, the space has been named the Miller Heritage Community Garden.

The Garden features 29 raised beds that will be available for adoption by neighborhood residents, creating opportunities for individuals and families to grow their own fresh, healthy food. We are also proud to partner with the Western Heights Baptist Center (WHBC) and its Youth Program to provide hands-on educational experiences, while helping supply fresh produce to the WHBC Food Pantry and the community.

We invite you to attend this groundbreaking ceremony and celebrate this pivotal moment for the Western Heights, Mechanicsville, and Lonsdale communities. Together, we are continuing the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers’ Alliance’s mission of addressing food insecurity and strengthening community connections across Knox County.

We appreciate your support and hope to see you there as we plant the seeds for a healthier, more connected future.

KCMG Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Class and Planting Workshop
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Payne Avenue Baptist Church, 2714 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37914, United States
The Knox County Master Gardeners will host an Introduction to Vegetable Gardening class at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. The class will cover the basic principles of vegetable gardening, including a seed packet reading activity, and participants will receive handouts to help them design and plan their summer gardens.
During the second hour, participants will walk across the parking lot to the Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden for a hands-on planting activity and demonstration. ( Brown Gardeners- You will get to plant your garden with some extra help there!!!)

Burwell Corn & Bean Sowing
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to sow corn and beans and explore trellising methods for climbing varieties. Led by Hillary from Broken Shovel Farm.

YWCA Keys of Hope Luncheon
2026-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 | TN
The YWCA’s Annual Keys of Hope Luncheon brings together over 700 residents and leaders to support and showcase the work of the YWCA and the Jenny Boyd Keys of Hope Program for Women. This year’s guest speaker is former Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero.

Warm-Season Veggie Planting
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to transplant tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and melons into the garden. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Open Streets Knoxville
2026-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | TN
Open Streets Knoxville returns for an exciting afternoon of car-free streets, community connection, and active fun! Experience Gay Street like never before as it opens up to people instead of cars, from Summit Hill Dr. to Hill Ave., and extending across the Gay St. Bridge. Walk, bike, roll, dance, explore and more in the street! This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone of all ages and abilities, and invites you to experience Knoxville in a whole new way. Come out, be active, connect with your community, and enjoy the streets as public spaces meant for people.

Composting Workshop
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how composting works at Burwell Gardens, including best practices and common mistakes. Led by Kat from Green Heron.

Pollinator Workshop
2026-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn about beneficial pollinator plants and herbs and how to support pollinators in your garden. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Burwell Summer Potluck
2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Celebrate the growing season with a community cookout at the gardens. Bring items to grill or share.

Pruning & Trellising Tomatoes Workshop
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to prune tomatoes and explore different trellising systems to improve plant health and yields. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.
