The Battle Blog

BattleField Farm has an official sign!A huge thanks to Megan, a member of Girl Scout Troop 20596, who is working toward her Gold Award. She planned and conducted a yard sale to raise the funds, and because of her effort and dedication, the sign is now a reality. Thank you,…

Put on your overalls and join us for a barn-style celebration with a purpose! The Fall Overall Ball is not just a night of fun—it’s a bold step toward building community and food equity in East Knoxville. What to ExpectOn Thursday, October 2, 2025, beginning at 6:15 PM at The…

This week, our very own Chris Battle—Pastor, founder, and driving force behind Battlefield Farm—was featured on WBIR, sharing a message that continues to guide everything we do: “Your zip code shouldn’t determine your access to fresh produce.” As many of you know, the Save A Lot grocery store on Holston…

🎥 We’re LIVE from Garden Gospel! 🎶🌱Join us right now as we celebrate community, faith, and food justice from Payne Avenue Baptist Church. Catch soul-stirring performances by the UT Gospel Choir and the Knoxville District Baptist Choir, all in support of Battlefield Farm & Gardens and their mission to end…

We are honored and humbled to have been featured on the nationally syndicated show On the Road with Kelli and Bob. What began as a visit to see “the baddest compost bin in the world” turned into a powerful story about our community, our mission, and what it means to…

Join us Saturday, May 3 at 4:00 PM inside Payne Avenue Baptist Church

UT Students Launch Creative Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Battlefield Farm Meet Grace, Lauren, Luke, and John—four University of Tennessee students with big hearts and an even bigger vision. Through a class project turned community mission, they’ve launched a creative crowdfunding campaign to support Battlefield Farm and help tackle food insecurity…

Our partners at Young Professionals of Knoxville are sponsoring a fundraising dinner for Battlefield Farms and we are beyond honored. Please join on us on September 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Mabry-Hazen House. We would love to have abundant support from our community! “We are proud to announce the…

It’s that time of year again! We are proud to be hosting our second summer internship program at BFF. We are looking for 10 local Black youths between the ages of 13-17 to participate in our paid summer internship program. There will be great learnings and even greater FUN! The…