Knox County Community Garden & Growers Alliance

Eastside Sunday Market
2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Dr. Walter Hardy Memorial Park, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
Join us every Sunday from 1–4 PM at Dr. Walter Hardy Memorial Park (2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue) for the Eastside Sunday Market — your weekly destination for fresh food, local vendors, and community connection!
🛒 Shop local produce, handmade goods, and more🥕 SNAP accepted + Double Up Food Bucks (up to $20/day)👧🏾 Free kids’ activities every 4th Sunday💵 $5 in Produce Bucks on 4th Sundays🎶 Enjoy live performances and community programs like Drums Up, Guns Down
🗓️ The market runs every Sunday from July 6th to October 19th, 2025 — come by and bring the whole family!
💻 Vendor spots are still open and rolling — apply today at: www.eastsidesundaymarket.org
Powered by community. Grown in East Knoxville.

Volunteer at Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 and 12 more dates | Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden, 2723 Louise Ave, Knoxville, 37914, United States
Community Garden Volunteer
Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden
2723 Louise Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37914
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9am-Noon

Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden
Come check out this beautiful 100 bed garden on the East side! With 64 beds available for community adoption and 36 beds dedicated to growing fresh produce for local distribution, there’s always something meaningful to do. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, we welcome helping hands!
What to bring:

Water bottle
Gardening gloves
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
Closed-toe shoes (boots preferable)

Contact: Emily Brewer
Community Gardens Manager
Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance
emily.brewer@knoxgardenalliance.org | (317) 354-7849 (c.)

Fall Festival Plant Sale at Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum!
2025-10-26 13:00 - 17:00
🍂 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
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
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.
