SEEEDs Winter Pruning Event
2026-01-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Dear Community Members,
We are pleased to invite you to SEEEDs’ upcoming Winter Pruning Event. This seasonal gathering is an opportunity for community members to come together, learn practical pruning techniques, and help care for our shared green spaces during an important time of year.
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Tools and basic supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful winter activity and help support the health and productivity of our plants for the seasons ahead. If you have any questions or would like to let us know you are attending, My contact information is listed below.

TEAM Conference: Opportunities and Choices for Agricultural Success
2026-01-27 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | KUB, 4505 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, 37921, United States

TEAMS Conference
2026-04-07 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Alliance Board Meeting
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Shora Foundation, 2425 MLK Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States

Miller Heritage Community Garden Grand Opening
2026-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Alliance Membership Meeting
2026-04-28
Location TBD

Tennessee Department of Health 2026 HEALTH PROMOTION CONFERENCE
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29

YWCA Keys of Hope Luncheon
2026-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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.

Lunch Hour Harvest: Agriculture, Local Food & Public Health in Tennessee
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join TN Local Food, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the UT Institute of Agriculture for a five-part webinar series exploring the connections between agriculture, local food systems, and public health. These monthly Lunch & Learn sessions will highlight real-world strategies, research, and partnerships working to improve health outcomes across Tennessee.
Introductory Webinar: Tennessee Agriculture & Public Health
Our first webinar in the series will offer an engaging introduction to the intersections of agriculture, local food systems, and public health in Tennessee. This session will explore how farming, food access, environmental health, and community wellbeing shape health outcomes across the state, while highlighting the collaborative partnership between TN Local Food, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the UT Institute of Agriculture. Participants will also receive a preview of upcoming webinar topics and featured speakers throughout the series.
Speakers: Femeika Elliott, Dr. Kim Morgan and Dr. Dawn Ford
When: May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Registration Link: https://mailchi.mp/tnlocalfood/whats-growing-this-may-at-tn-local-food?e=d98869bf0c

No Pushback, Just Buy-In featuring Michelle Saletan
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Our Daily Bread for an engaging online webinar designed to help educators bring plant-based success to their facilities.
Important: This session will be held on Zoom. Participants must have access to Zoom in order to join and participate in the webinar.
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM EST / 12:00–1:00 PM CST
Format: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Michelle Saletan
What this webinar is about
From simple ingredient swaps to fully plant-based offerings, learn how to craft meals that are both nutritious and delicious without increasing complexity. Participants will learn how to communicate these changes with children, staff, and families to build excitement and support.
Whether you are just getting started or expanding plant-based offerings, this webinar will help you create meaningful, lasting change in your program.
What you’ll take away

Equip teams to introduce and grow child-friendly, plant-based menus
Demonstrate communication strategies to build plant-based support
Empower staff to boost participation and reduce pushback in programs

About the Presenter
Michelle Saletan is the Institutional Support Manager at Balanced, where she partners with schools and CACFP centers nationwide to expand fiber-rich, nutrient-dense, plant-powered meal options and strengthen nutrition security.
Michelle brings more than a decade of experience in school nutrition, having served both at the school level and in administrative leadership for a large district in Charleston, South Carolina. In her previous roles as Nutrition Services Manager and Operations Manager, she guided menu development, procurement, and staff training.
She is an active advocate for public health, wellness, and collaborative approaches to child nutrition and is known for helping increase the availability and popularity of plant-powered meals in cafeterias nationwide.
Reserve Your Spot
Registration is required. Click below to sign up for the webinar and save your seat.
Register for the Webinar
Zoom is required to participate.

Composting Workshop
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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.
