Beardsley Community Farm

Beardsley is an urban demonstration farm that grows organic produce and houses bee colonies and free-range chickens. All the food we grow is donated to local food pantries, volunteers and others in need of fresh produce.

Description:
We work with community members and provide tools to help them grow their own food and learn about the financial and environmental benefits of home food production.
Off the farm, we provide nutrition education in elementary schools and after-school programs to teach kids about food and healthy living.

Beardsley Farm is run by four CAC AmeriCorps members and a dedicated farm manager. In addition, we rely on volunteers from the community to help us successfully maintain the farm.

History:
Beardsley Community Farm sits on the former grounds of Beardsley Junior High School. In 1996, work began to convert the abandoned school grounds to a community garden. The city of Knoxville provided funds to build a greenhouse and the Community Action Committee (CAC) received a grant from the USDA to complete the conversion. Workers and volunteers from CAC and AmeriCorps continue to maintain and cultivate the space today.

Contact person: Ben Epperson, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (865) 546-0832

Address:

1719 Reynolds Street Knoxville, TN 37921 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.beardsleyfarm.com

Directions:

Driving away from downtown on Western, pass 17th street and pass Middlebrook. Go up the hill. At the top of the hill, turn right on Reynolds Street. Turn left into the Boys and Girls Club. Drive around the building. Beardsley. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Line 14

Last updated on January 28, 2009