# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring Featured Gardens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Step into a world of vibrant blooms, lush landscapes, and inspired garden designs at our Spring Featured Gardens event! Explore three of Knoxville’s most breathtaking private gardens, graciously opened to the public for one weekend only. Each garden is a unique masterpiece, showcasing a stunning variety of plant life, creative landscaping, and charming features that highlight the beauty of East Tennessee in the springtime.

Gardens are open Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-5PM (last entry at 4PM)

 Locations: 

🌱 GATOP (God's Answer to Our Prayers): 2634 Delrose Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
🌱Savage Garden: 3237 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
🌱NEW IN 2026 — Ross Glen Garden (Bearden/Lyons View area) - 

Ross Glen: A $5 shuttle ticket (per person) must be purchased online in advance for this garden. Once tickets have been purchased, the address for parking will be shared via email. Purchase in advance online here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=28973


Event Details:

• Cost: $5 donation per garden 
• No Professional Photography of any kind is permitted in the gardens (including prom, maternity, family, bridal, etc.). Photographing the plants and gardens themselves is welcome.
• Self-Guided Tours: Explore at your own pace! Dogwood Arts staff and volunteers will be available on-site to answer any questions.
• Parking: Limited at each garden; guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking or hiking shoes are recommended.
• Pet Policy: No pets allowed—thank you for respecting the homeowners and their own furry friends.


Come immerse yourself in the colors of spring and get inspired by these stunning properties!

 
About the Gardens:

Ross Glen Garden was designed with nature in mind, featuring a return to native plants and sustainable practices that support biodiversity. Designed in collaboration with Sara Pinnell of Hedstrom Landscape Design, this garden features extensive stonework, native plantings, and a peaceful walk through a stumpery in the vein of King Charles’ Highgrove Garden."

A $5 shuttle ticket (per person) must be purchased online in advance for this garden. Once tickets have been purchased, the address for parking will be shared via email. Click Here to purchase


GATOP - 'God's Answer to our Prayers' is a special place where visitors can enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature in a setting that is 'spiritual-like'. Dr. Alan Solomon has spent 50 years creating this garden masterpiece which is listed in The Smithsonian Institue's Archives of America Gardens. The garden is located on one of Knoxville's oldest marble quarries and features over 350 varieties of conifers, an extensive collection of wildflowers and ferns, along with many unusual plant specimens. The plantings are complemented by prominently sited stainless steel, bronze and stone sculptures as well as hundred of feet of handcrafted iron rails by master blacksmith John Medwedeff.

No Tickets or Pre-Registration Required for this garden: Just show up and enjoy the beauty!


Savage Garden - Historic Savage Garden in Fountian City was inspired by Japanese garden designs popular in the late 20th century. This magnificient garden features exquisite stonework, an extensive plant collection, and a beautifully restored Japanese pagoda. Enjoy a serene walk in a tranquil setting just minutes away from the bustle of Fountain's City busy Broadway.

No Tickets or Pre-Registration Required for this garden: Just show up and enjoy the beauty!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/spring-featured-gardens/200029929648914
- **Event Categories**: Art, Photography, trips-adventures, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 123 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902
- **lat**: 35.97007
- **long**: -83.91936
- **full address**: 123 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spring Featured Gardens being held?
  - **A:** Spring Featured Gardens takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 123 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spring Featured Gardens?
  - **A:** Spring Featured Gardens is organized by Dogwood Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dogwood Arts's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Dogwood Arts a rating of 3.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Dogwood Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spring Featured Gardens is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. If Spring Featured Gardens sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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