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UT Gardens, Knoxville

Recognized in 2013 as the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Jackson, and Crossville, are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Some 4,000 annuals, perennials, herbs, tropical plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and ornamental grasses are evaluated each year. Both the Knoxville and Jackson gardens are TN Certified Arboreta. The gardens are open during all seasons and are free to the public.

2506 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA

Place Type

On Campus, Outdoor

Website

ag.tennessee.edu

Upcoming Events

Fabulous Fall Plant Sale

Shop from a diverse selection of plants including regionally native species, assorted trees, shrubs, conifers, perennial flowers and foliage plants,...

10/6 4pm
Fabulous Fall Plant Sale

Shop from a diverse selection of plants including regionally native species, assorted trees, shrubs, conifers, perennial flowers and foliage plants,...

10/7 9am
Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade & Pet Expo

The UT Gardens, Knoxville is pleased to present our tenth annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade & Pet Expo, a fun Halloween-themed event sponsored by the UT...

10/22 1pm
Girl Scout Badge Series -- Math in Nature

Join us at the UT Gardens for a day of nature-inspired activities! Chat with female mathematicians, learn about shapes/patterns found in nature, make a bird...

10/29 2pm

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Smith, Tyler Howell

Smith, Tyler Howell left a positive review 4/22/2021

The food was great! The people running the event were really nice as well.

UT Gardens, Knoxville

UT Gardens, Knoxville posted a photo 8/10/2020