Gardening 101 with Bridge Refugee Services: Growing Skills, Seeds, and Community On May 17, 2025, the Alliance was honored to facilitate a Gardening 101 class in partnership with Bridge Refugee Services, welcoming members of Knoxville’s Ukrainian community for a hands-on introduction to gardening in East Tennessee. Held at the Alliance’s…
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A heartfelt thank you to the local Homeschool Creative Learning Academy and their families for joining us in the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden! Their helping hands and bright spirits brought life to our shared mission of growing community through cultivation. Find more on the Creative Learning Academy…
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) have joined together in community for the God’s Garden located at 2615 Brooks Avenue. The Alliance and University of Tennessee Jones Center students participated in a workday led by Alliance Garden Manager Emily Brewer to move soil, ½ loam and ½…
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Since its inception in 2014, the Concord United Methodist Church Community Garden has blossomed into a beacon of hope and nourishment for the Knoxville community. Located at 11020 Roane Drive, this garden is more than just a place where vegetables grow; it is a testament to the power of collective…
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Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church: Karolyn and John Barnes Community Garden The Alliance’s March membership meeting was held at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church. Through its Karolyn and John Barnes Organic Garden and the Five Loaves Food Pantry, the Church addresses food insecurity and fosters community engagement in the heart of East…
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The Knoxville (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted the Black K.A.R.E. (Kidney Awareness, Resources, and Education) Community Health Fair at the Change Center in Knoxville. This free event aimed to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and provide essential health services to the community. The health fair was part…
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