Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum

Form 990, part iii - the program service accomplishment the Knoxville Botanical garden and arbetum (kgba)is a 50 acre public garden located on the remarkable landscape of the historic howell nurseries. Kgba is located minutes from downtown Knoxville in the midst of a historic urban neighborhood. Kgba's mission is to preserve the historic plants and architecture, including rare specimens of trees and uniquie stone buildings. Kgba is developing the siteas a regional attraction, which will help support the continued development of downtown and spur the economic development of east Knoxville. The grounds are open to the public, free of charge, every day of the year. We estimate a total of 32,000 visitors in 2020, of which approximately 25% are out-of-town visitors. Kgba supports local non-profit and civic organizations by providing access to meeting rooms on the property. Kgba has numerous events designed to benefit the local community, including a free family festival each fall. Kgba also provides educational programs to groups and outreach into the public school system and the university of tennnessee. Kgba also features a community garden.