Own the Supply Chain: Farmer’s Guide to Microprocessing w/ Melvin Hill Meats
2026-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Tired of long processing wait times? Join the Knox Good Food Fund for a practical workshop with Craig Taffaro of Melvin Hill Meats on transitioning to USDA-inspected microprocessing. Learn the real-world requirements, challenges, and opportunities to scale your livestock operation and improve margins.

Land and Water: An Evening with Kim Wilkie
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakeshore Park – Marble Hall, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN, 39719, United States
Join renowned British landscape architect Kim Wilkie for an evening exploring the relationship between land, water, and landscape design. Wilkie, author of Led by the Land, has collaborated on internationally recognized projects including Longwood Gardens, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and Earthworks at Broughton Park in England. The event will include discussion centered on landscape architecture, environmental stewardship, and the long history of humans living alongside the natural world. Seating is limited to 200 attendees.

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.

Strategic Social Media Content Creation for Food Business Entrepreneurs
2026-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus, 1610 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Ready to strengthen your food business’s online presence? Join us for this hands-on workshop focused on creating strategic, engaging social media content for Instagram and Facebook. Designed for food entrepreneurs at any stage, this session will help you clarify your content strategy, understand platform tools and insights, and develop a customized one-month content calendar you can put into action right away.

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.

Bearden United Methodist Church Produce Giveaway
2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Bearden United Methodist Church, 4407 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, 37919, United States
Fresh Produce Giveaway at Bearden United Methodist Church
Join us on Saturday, July 11th for a free community produce giveaway featuring fresh, seasonal vegetables harvested straight from the Bearden United Methodist Church Community Garden.
Harvest Party: 10:30 AMHelp harvest the garden’s bounty and experience the joy of growing food together!
Produce Giveaway: 2:00 PMFresh produce will be available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome!
Bearden United Methodist Church4407 Sutherland AvenueKnoxville, TN 37919
Whether you’d like to lend a hand during the harvest or simply stop by to pick up fresh, locally grown produce, we’d love to see you there. Come celebrate community, gardening, and healthy food with us!

Weed ID and Management Workshop
2026-07-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn to identify common garden weeds and effective weeding techniques. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

July Alliance Membership Meeting
2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden, 2723 Louise Ave, Knoxville, 37914, United States
We’re excited to invite you to our July Membership Meeting next week at the RICHARD S. BROWN JR. COMMUNITY GARDEN located at Payne Ave. Missionary Baptist Church. We will come together to learn more about the garden from Garden Manager Emily Brewer, connect, share updates, and continue strengthening our work across the community.
Location: Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden
Address: 2723 Louise Ave. Knoxville, TN 37914
Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR IF YOU HAVE ONE!
This month’s meeting will also be an opportunity to hear important updates, discuss ongoing initiatives, and collaborate on ways we can continue supporting and growing community gardens across Knox County.
Whether you’re a longtime member or newly connected to the Alliance, we hope you’ll join us. We look forward to seeing you there.

Seed Saving Workshop #1
2026-08-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to save seeds from summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Hummingbird Festival
2026-08-15 07:00 - 13:00 | Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Join Ijams Nature Center for the annual Hummingbird Festival, a community celebration featuring hummingbird banding, guided nature walks, more than 50 artist vendors, educational outreach tables, art and science activities, and community science opportunities. The festival draws several hundred visitors each year and offers conservation organizations and community partners an opportunity to connect with the public through interactive educational outreach. Educational vendors receive free 10×10 booth space with room for a table, tent, and materials. All booths must be set up by 6:30 a.m., with setup beginning as early as 5 a.m.

Crop Rotations Workshop
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to transition garden beds from warm-season to cool-season crops using crop rotation principles. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Cover Cropping Workshop
2026-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how and why to plant cover crops in a vegetable garden to improve soil health. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Burwell Fall Potluck
2026-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Bring a fall-inspired dish to share as we gather around the fire and reflect on the growing season. Hosted by Burwell Community Gardens managers.

Soil Health Workshop
2026-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn about soil health indicators, soil testing methods, and how to interpret results. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Garlic Planting Workshop
2026-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to plant garlic for successful overwintering and next year’s harvest. Led by Hillary from Broken Shovel Farm.

Seed Saving Workshop #2
2026-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how to save seeds from perennials and fall crops for long-term garden resilience. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Mulching Party
2026-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Learn how and when to mulch different crops while helping prepare the garden for winter. Led by a Knox County Master Gardener.

Gardening Season Reflection
2026-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Burwell Gardens, 131 E Burwell Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Reflect on the 2026 growing season through guided discussion and shared learning. Facilitated by a Knox County Master Gardener.
