# Event Details - **Event Name**: Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Your voice, your business, and the future of Knoxville’s food landscape.About this EventFrom farm stands to independent grocers, the success of Knoxville’s food entrepreneurs depends on more than just great products—it depends on the rules and spaces that govern our city. Whether you are a producer, a grower, or a retail owner, you are a vital link in our food supply chain.Join us for an interactive session where we bridge the gap between local food business and city planning. This is your opportunity to learn the "status quo" of our current zoning and, more importantly, help rewrite the blueprint for Knoxville’s future.What’s on the Agenda?Part 1: The Planning Blueprint (Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Planning officials will pull back the curtain on the current zoning landscape. We’ll discuss:Definitions & Zoning: What the current codes mean for food retail and production.The Comprehensive Plan: This is a vital moment for our community. We will be gathering direct input from attendees for Knoxville’s Updated Comprehensive Plan, which will inform land use regulation and capital investment for years to come. Tell the planners what you need to thrive!Part 2: The Power of Place (Yes! Knoxville) Local nonprofit Yes! Knoxville will share their vision for a more connected, vibrant city.Learn about the role of placemaking in building successful retail environments.Discover how "third spaces" and community-centered design can turn a storefront into a destination.Explore the resources available to entrepreneurs looking to create a presence in the community.Who Should Attend?Farmers and GrowersFood Entrepreneurs & Startup MakersIndependent Grocery Store OwnersFarm Stand & Market ManagersStakeholders along the Food Retail Supply ChainThe DetailsCost: Free to attend.Come hungry for change. Let’s build a Knoxville where local food is accessible, sustainable, and supported by the very ground it’s built on.Your PresentersKnoxville-Knox County PlanningJessie Hillman is a Principal Planner with Knoxville-Knox County Planning. Prior to serving Knox County residents, Jessie worked as a green infrastructure project manager in Baltimore, MD and a public health educator in Sarasota, Fl. She has a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Reed College and a Master in City and Regional Planning from Morgan State University. In her spare time, she loves cooking with her 5-year old son at home in Alcoa.Yes! KnoxvilleEllen Zavisca is a transportation planner who spent 18 years on the staff of Knoxville-Knox County Planning before taking a job with the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. She serves on the board of Yes! Knoxville and is co-chair of their Policy Committee. Ellen has a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Illinois-Chicago and lives in the Edgewood Park neighborhood with her daughter and two poorly trained dogs. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/food-space-and-place-shaping-the-future-of-knoxville’s-food-retail/100001986991763854 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Knoxville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus - **lat**: 35.9784272 - **long**: -83.9077198 - **full address**: Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus, 1610 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4e0c45db0b96e69bb360e6cbf6547c617ea35582d38e3915a5d9f771a4977d5a-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc6b9a7-gmir.jpg?v=1775756896 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail being held? - **A:** Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail takes place on Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus, 1610 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail? - **A:** Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail is organized by Real Good Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Food, Space, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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