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August 24th should be the final hen vote!Yes, its been a long strange trip, but we're finally there.Come and see all our hard work pay off!See More

Come make a rain barrel! The cost is $40.00 per barrel.The workshop will include expertise on how to make and install your rain barrel, as well as some education about rain barrels and their benefits, including reducing water pollution, recharging groundwater naturally, and saving you money on your water bill!We will be set up at the pavilion on Market Square. Space is limited, please sign up early. To sign up, send me an e...-mail at jessievdl@me.com with address, phone number, and how many…See More

July 13th update!! ***No vote tonight**** Delayed.Will let you know as soon as a new date is set!!!!!!This is the 2nd and FINAL vote to permit Backyard Hens in Knoxville.We can't let up now, several members of city council had reservations. And as we've seen, a crowd of polite yet passionate citizens can make a BIG difference.So we NEED YOU THERE for the final inning! Please mark your calendars.See More

The project to repeal or revise Knoxville's anti-poultry ordinance has made initial contacts in the city government. This meeting will review what has been done and what should be our next steps in the process. All are welcome to come with questions, comments, concerns, information and ideas. Other cities are making this happen - Knoxville can too!