It would be a nice place to take a walk, bring your dog, maybe have a picnic, It may not be…read moreexactly what you are expecting if you have been to other botanical gardens. It's free, which is a rarity these days, so that's a good thing!

I don't go lower than 3 stars often but this is one of those times…read more We were hanging in Knoxville doing a few things before heading to our cabin. We checked out the museum, a food spot, a few spots around town, and this (garden)? They have a ton of space and there is a thoughtful layout. The trail to walk through a forest area is probably the best thing about the place. Worth a stop? Maybe, but realize that this botanical gardens has a long way to go before it's ready for primetime. Being a smaller market, I assume it's a funding issue. There were some workers/volunteers there trying to make the place alluring and presentable. This will be an asset to Knoxville as/if it gets built out with a clear vision.

Took a drive to take a walk @ the gardens with my mom yesterday. Yeah ironic to drive to walk, but…read morece la víe. It was a beautiful day...we had to do a little searching for a parking lot, but hey, not surprising, the students have priority right? We finally found an acceptable spot and started to stroll around. It really was/is a beautiful area with many cool statues and sitting areas. The shade is so valuable when walking around. The flowers and foliage was quite beautiful and fragrant...

I had a great visit here. There are lots of paths and gorgeous flowers, as well as art…read moreinstallations. There is a kids area as well, and lots of benches and some picnic tables. We were able to enter the environmental building for the restroom. The major downside is the lack of shade. There were some shady areas but it is so hot in the sun on the majority of the paths. Definitely worth a visit if you've never been before!

Stanley's Greenhouse is a wonderful place to visit, whether you're looking for plants or just enjoy…read morewalking through beautiful greenhouses. They have a great selection of healthy plants, flowers, and garden supplies, and everything is well cared for. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions without making us feel rushed. The greenhouse is clean, well organized, and inspiring for gardeners of any experience level. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

Stanley's Greenhouse is absolutely incredible! The variety of plants here is unmatched! Coming from…read moreNew York State, we have never seen a Greenhouse, this large, beautiful, or with such variety! We were greeted with welcome, pleasant trees when we walked in, which was very nice!

I recently utilized the services of Nature Craft Home to help me with my new garden, and I am…read moredelighted to provide them with a well-deserved four-star review. Their performance exceeded my expectations, and I am highly pleased with the outcome. They were able to accommodate my busy schedule and showed up punctually on the designated day, which is always appreciated. The way they were able to help with my garden exceeded my expectations and was definitely worth the price!!

From the owner: Unlike conventional landscaping companies, we are pioneers in embracing a unique approach that…read morepromotes sustainability and ecological balance. Our approach is rooted in several core principles: -Food-forward landscaping -Native plant selection -Sustainable practices -Food donation initiative -Education outreach

We had some time in Downtown Knoxville and decided to check out the mansion. The staff are super…read morenice, and we enjoyed talking with them. We were given a tour with just our family which was really cool. We all really loved the tour. It was great for our son who could touch a lot of objects. They also had a table to try and write with a quill. I would recommend the mansion if you love history.

This is a very well landscaped and very well preserved mansion, that was Built-in 1792. Governor…read moreWilliam Blount and his family resided here.The mansion sits up on a Hill overlooking the Tennessee river. There are some very old antiques inside the mansion and most of the mansion is all original. All of the rooms were pretty large and had high ceilings about 10 ft. There are beautiful gardens out side and around the building. This mansion is located downtown Knoxville and the courthouse is right down the street. It was very cool to see how they lived way back then with no electric. They had candlelight chandeliers and wood burning stove. All their equipment they used to make their clothes and their food was all original as far as I know. There was 3 or 4 outside buildings as well that was used for their equipment and their work.

I have purchased annuals here that were great and a couple of perennials as well. You t has been a…read morefavorite nursery even though it isn't inexpensive. On my last visit, however, I noticed that a significant percentage of the shrubs that overwintered there now seem to have leaf spot or some other form of fungal infection. They are definitely not the only nursery with the problem, and I'm fighting it in my own yard. I won't be bringing home any new plants showing infection though.

Very rude! Not helpful at all in finding azaleas or other plants. This is not the first time this…read morehas happened. I'll go to other nurseries that are more helpful and willing to answer any questions.

Southern Shade Landscaping, LLC did an amazing job on my patio! The design was creative, balanced…read morebeauty with functionality, and every detail was executed with precision. The crew worked diligently, kept everything tidy, listened carefully, and delivered a result that exceeded expectations. I highly recommend them for your hardscape and landscaping needs!

I highly recommend Southern Shade Landscaping! The owner Stephen Witt is a creative landscape…read moredesigner who listens to your dreams and desires. Southern Shade is a small company that takes pride in the quality of their work. We have a new home with a long narrow lot and a downward sloping hill with wonderful views. It has been transformed with a short faux rock wall on the back and one side. Two paver stone patios that are just gorgeous, drainage issues rectified and lovely plantings throughout! Stephen and his foreman, Austin do all the work themselves. They only work one job site at a time, so we did have to wait several months to start our project, but it was defiantly worth the wait. If you need landscape work done, call Southern Shade and start the process. You'll love the results!

I expected more, the beers were all cans but my wife loved it since it was next to the river and we…read morespent time down there. I expect a beer garden to have beer on tap, but don't let that put you off.

Beautiful simple and relaxing location to enjoy a cold can of beer by a roaring creek. So peaceful…read more You want to stay for hours. They have some food items you can purchase like warm pretzels and different options of beers and soda cans. Nothing in draft unfortunately. Worth it to stop here.