Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum is a nonprofit, public garden located on 44 acres of the former Howell Nurseries. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Garden features walking trails, display gardens, unique & historic horticulture, timeless buildings, and over two miles of distinctive stone walls.

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) is a 44-acre public garden located in East Knoxville, just two miles from the center of downtown. The land that is now the Botanical Garden reflects the history of human presence in Tennessee, having likely been home to the S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) people and later ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi ...

The Knoxville Botanical Garden does not charge admission to visitors, and the grounds are free and open to the public 365 days a year. If you enjoy your visit, please consider making a donationor becoming a member.

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A hands-on workshop exploring the medicinal qualities and ancient energetics of specific botanical smoke medicines, and how they can be combined and applied to everyday life for health and harmony at home.

Burnett’s most famous novel is The Secret Garden, which may have been inspired by her teen years in Knoxville. The almost one-acre Secret Garden begins with an herb garden with stunning ‘Coronation Gold’ Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), ‘Provence’ Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia), ‘Hill Hardy’ Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and ...

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While the entire Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum is dedicated to honoring the legacy of the Howell Family, this garden offers special tribute to the family's horticultural contributions and will feature plant species they were well-know to have cultivated and sold.

Weddings and events at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum are a magical experience by virtue of its natural beauty.

We are an historic property with buildings that feature varying levels of accessibility. Programming that takes place in the Garden Club Room in the lower level of the Howell House Visitors Center require stair use for access. Workshops in the Dogwood Center and Carriage House are on one level with accessible restrooms. Outdoor programs take place across multiple surfaces, …