Eastside Sunday Market
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00, 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
2025-09-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 and 9 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.)

Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day
2025-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | ETREC Plant Science Unit, 3450 Maloney Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
Join Us for an All-New Field Day Experience!
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture invites you to dig into the latest in horticulture, hops, turf, and crop science at our exciting new event: Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day!
Date: September 18, 2025
Location: ETREC Plant Science Unit, 3450 Maloney Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
This interactive field day is your opportunity to:

Explore exhibitor booths and state-of-the-art equipment displays
Attend a diverse selection of educational talks from leading experts
Enjoy a delicious on-site lunch
Experience exclusive tours of the Plant Sciences Research Farm or the nearby Organic Crops Unit (limited shuttle space available)

Whether you’re a grower, educator, student, or simply curious about the future of plant science and agriculture, this event offers something for everyone.
Save the Date and Plan to Join Us!
For more information or questions, please contact: kalane@utk.edu
Presented by the East Tennessee AG Research and Education Center

Smart Yards and Friends Festival
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | UT Campus Gardens, 2518 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM at UT Gardens (2518 Jacob Drive, Knoxville, TN) for a fun, FREE, family-friendly celebration of sustainable gardening and smart yard practices!
🌼 Festival Highlights:✅ Explore the Gardens✅ Learn about composting, native plants, and going from lawn to meadow✅ Discover tips on gardening for wildlife✅ Visit the Smart Yards Realtors booth✅ Pesticide-Seed Swap✅ Ask-a-Master-Gardener!
🌧️ Rain or shine — no registration required!
🎟️ BONUS: Pre-register using the QR code for a chance to win great prizes like a rain barrel, worm bin, native plants, wildflower seeds, or a bat box. (Must be present to win.)
Let’s grow smarter together 🌱Hosted by: UT Extension, TSU Cooperative Extension, and Knox County Master Gardeners.

Battlefield Farm’s first-ever Overall Ball
2025-10-02 18:30 - 21:00 | The Point, 211 W Fifth Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Overalls have long symbolized resilience, practicality, and honest hard work. More than just clothing, overalls embody a legacy of labor, self-reliance, and commitment to working with your hands to feed and sustain a community.

We are thrilled to announce Battlefield Farm’s first-ever Overall Ball. Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, music, and community as we gather in support of Battlefield Farms & Gardens and the launch of The One-Five Mobile Market, a bold response to food insecurity in East Knoxville. Featuring:

BBQ dinner with all the fixins
Silent auction featuring local businesses
A dance or two
A cocktail hour
a whole lot of celebratin’

Dress code: Overalls, boots, flannel, and farm-chic fits welcome!

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Location: The Point – 211 W Fifth Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Tickets: $75 per person

https://battlefieldfarm.org/overallball/

Only 125 tickets available — reserve yours early! Tickets go live on August 14th!

Stay tuned for more details!

Your purchase helps support a more just food system in East Knoxville. Battlefield Farm is a grassroots urban farm working to restore food sovereignty and economic opportunity in East Knoxville. The Overall Ball is more than a fundraiser — it’s a movement. Proceeds support our continued mission to grow food and build community in East Knoxville. Each ticket and every bid helps fuel The One-Five Mobile Market, which brings fresh, fairly priced groceries directly to neighborhoods in need.

Knox Pride Fest 2025
2025-10-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Worlds Fair Park, 800 World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Knox Pride Fest 2025
Mark your calendars! Knox Pride Fest is happening on 10/4, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🏳️‍🌈
This event is more than just a party—it’s a chance to come together, uplift one another, and strengthen our community. Your presence matters. When we show up as our authentic selves, we create a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Join us for a day of connection, love, and pride. Let’s make Knox Pride Fest 2025 a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together as a community!

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