UT TSU Extension - Knox County

09/05/2026

Are you interested in learning more about what agriculture grants and contracts are available? If so, we have an upcoming opportunity that may be of interest to you! On Monday, September 14th, please join us for an Agriculture Grants and Contracts Meeting at UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN. 37919.

A light meal of sandwiches will be provided, so please be sure to register no later than end of business day on Thursday, September 10th so that there is an accurate count for food. Please RSVP to Abby Branstetter at 865-215-2379 or [email protected] . For specific questions regarding this event, please contact Neal Denton at 865-215-2339. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/03/2026

We would like to invite you to the upcoming Smart Yards Festival! The festival takes place on Saturday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at UT Gardens. The address is 2518 Jacob Drive, Knoxville, TN. 37996.

This festival is hosted jointly by Knox County Master Gardeners and Tennessee Smart Yards. The purpose of the Smart Yard Festival is to bring together a community of impassioned people to impart knowledge, raise awareness, share experiences, demonstrate stewardship, and set people up for success on their path to a certified Tennessee Smart Yard.

Two rain barrels, a bat house, a compost bin and plants will be raffled off. Tickets for raffles are earned by attending the talks - and an extra ticket is available by pre-registering at https://tinyurl.com/Smart-Yards, where you can also see the schedule of events - or you can use the QRcode on the flyer. (Must be present to win prizes.)

https://www.knoxcountymastergardener.org/smart-yards/

https://tnyards.utk.edu

08/24/2026

Take your 4-H project work to the next level! Learn how to create a digital 4-H portfolio. It houses all your accomplishments in one place and has the potential to earn college scholarships and credits for you! Sign up by emailing [email protected]. Let us know if you have any questions!

08/20/2026

This past Friday, our New Farmer Academy class of 2026 graduated! Congratulations to you all, and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors!!

If you are interested in signing up for future New Farmer Academy classes, contact Knox County Extension Agent Whitney Hale at 865-215-3537 or [email protected]

08/20/2026

Event reminder:

We have the UT Steak and Potatoes Field Day being held today (8/20) at the UT Plateau Research and Education Center. If you have time, be sure to drop by! Here is a link to the day’s schedule: https://plateau.tennessee.edu/steak-and-potatoes-field-day/

Also, August 25th is the UT Fall Gardeners’ Festival! Here is a link to the registration and schedule: https://plateau.tennessee.edu/fall-gardeners-festival/

We hope to see you there!

Our 2026 Steak and Potatoes Field Day event will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (CDT) on the Plateau AgResearch and Education C ...

08/19/2026

Getting ready to roll out some 4-H clubs in Knox County! Teachers will be getting some appreciation bags. If you would like 4-H at your school, message us and well see if we can make it happen!

08/13/2026

We were well represented at the Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day! Knox County Master Gardeners hosted an Ask a Master Gardener table and we took a farm tour, listened to lectures from extension specialists and researchers, and networked with local producers as well as area resources.

Photos are of KCMG AMG table, soybean fields, corn variety trials, hops, and ETREC.

08/11/2026

Save the date and be sure to register for this upcoming Forage Field Day opportunity!

08/11/2026

Although Farmer’s Market Week has passed, we wanted to share Secretary of Agriculture Rollins’ proclamation on Farmer’s Market Week, and the call to support local farmers and ranchers.

Happy National Farmers Market Week! As the heart of our local food system, farmers markets play an essential role in strengthening rural communities, creating new market opportunities for producers, and connecting consumers with fresh, American-grown food. Be sure to visit and support your local farmers market!

Check out Secretary Rollins' proclamation ➡ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/08/05/secretary-rollins-proclaims-national-farmers-market-week-calls-americans-support-local-farmers-and