Pride Center Garden Club
2025-07-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00–11:00 AM, come get your hands in the soil and grow with us at the Pride Center Garden Club!
✨ Ran, our dedicated gardener and recent UT Master Gardener Program graduate, will be in the garden sharing tips, techniques, and a wealth of knowledge. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned grower, there’s always something to learn — and a great community to be part of.
📍 Where: The Pride Center📅 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Come help out, learn something new, and connect with community in the garden. All are welcome! 🌈🌱

FREE Garden Class: Diseases & Pests for Summer Veggies
2025-07-12 09:30 - 11:30
Calling all new and seasoned gardeners! The Knox County Master Gardeners invite you to a free, hands-on class designed to help you tackle common garden challenges.
🪴 Topic: Diseases & Pests — What to Watch For and How to Manage Them📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM📍 Location: Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church2714 Martin Luther King Blvd, Knoxville, TN
Learn research-based strategies in a one-hour classroom session, followed by hands-on time in the garden identifying real-life issues and discussing integrated pest and disease management solutions.
☕ Light refreshments provided🎟️ Raffle at the end of class🪑 Space is limited to the first 25 people who register!
📧 Registration is required: Email classroom@knoxcountymastergardener.org to reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your knowledge and your garden! 🌽🌼

Eastside Sunday Market
2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

July Meeting Announcement: Food Policy Council Accessibility Panel
2025-07-16 08:30 - 10:00 | United Way of Greater Knoxville, 1301 Hannah Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
We’re excited to invite you to a very special Knoxville-Knox County Food Policy Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 16th from 8:30–10:00 AM at United Way of Greater Knoxville (1301 Hannah Ave, Knoxville TN 37921).
This month’s meeting will feature an Accessibility Panel with expert speakers sharing practical strategies to make our local food systems more inclusive and accessible to all. Learn how to strengthen your programs and policies through equity-focused approaches.
Featured Panelists:

Lara Whitfield-Garfinkle – Community Engagement and Deaf Blind Program Coordinator, Knoxville Center of the Deaf

Monique Johnson – Founder and CEO, Learn Play Sign

Carly Pearson – ADA Coordinator, Knox County

Stephanie Brewer Cook – ADA Coordinator, City of Knoxville

🧏‍♀️ ASL interpretation will be provided.🌐 Open to the public – please share widely!📝 Have accessibility needs? Register now so we can accommodate you:
Questions? Contact us directly — and we look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteer at Pastor Richard S. Brown Community Garden
2025-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 and 2 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.)

Celebrate Legacy Parks' 20th Anniversary with One Big Day!
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | French Broad Veterans Memorial Park, 2302 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, 37914, United States
8/16/25 – One Big Day!
Celebrate Legacy Parks’ 20th Anniversary with One Big Day!
Keep Knoxville Beautiful is partnering with Legacy Parks to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a volunteer day at the newly opened French Broad Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, August 16th from 9am-12pm. We will be building a nature trail and planting a native grass and wildflower meadow.
sign ups: https://www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org/upcoming-events/one-big-day-2025
