Rooted  History
Before Community Roots became what we are now, this space was formerly known as Glass Gardens Greenhouse until they shut their doors in 2010. This family-owned business was first built in 1956 with a beautiful and spacious 40,000 square foot greenhouse. Glass Gardens took pride in being capable of growing plants for us here in Knox County and our neighbors.
Community Roots continues to carry this tradition as we move forward in our mission of creating a healthier community and taking pride in our rooted history.
Our Mission
At Community Roots, we are a volunteer-based Therapeutic Horticulture nonprofit organization that has a primary focus to work together as a community to provide horticultural rehabilitation programs to provide knowledge, therapeutic outlets, inspiration, and wellness for all of our friends and neighbors in Knox County.
Our mission would not be possible without our dedicated network of volunteers and community partners. These volunteers are our neighbors, friends, and family.
Without this team of connections, we could not continue our mission for therapeutic access to food, and food security for all of our community members.
Community Partners
We would like to thank all of our extended family for partnering with us and helping Community Roots create a healthier home for our neighbors!
Operations Round-Up
Community Roots Board
Kenneth Lane
President
Kim Frye
Director
Nancy Bevan
Board Committee
Mary Jo Hawkins
Board Committee
Laura Howell
Treasurer
Scott Patterson
Secretary
Board Committee
Pamela Faust
Quentin Platt
Board Committe