The Battle Blog

WATE’s Tearsa Smith speaks with Chris Battle about his work to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to his community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2gj9XIzElY

Ms. Charlie said, “There might be ‘bang bang’ outside, but mamma always got some food to cook!” Kat & Kelly are full of Joy The Fannie Lou Crew Kat, Kelly, Lydia and me

Friday, January 13, 2023 Beck Cultural Center – 6:30 PM

Thanks to US Cellular for their donation of Lumber and Mulch

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/11/23/knoxville-battlefield-farm-founder-chris-battle-fights-hunger/69614354007/

A few of us meet on Sundays at the farm under a Box Elder Tree on the farm. As one our volunteers’ states, “we come to pray, recenter and go and get $*#% done!” https://www.npr.org/2022/12/06/1141047779/churches-in-knoxville-tenn-are-experimenting-with-ways-to-draw-young-people-back

The Veggie Van participated at the Trunk Or Treat at the Boys & Girls club in Walter P. Taylor Homes

Earthkeeper Award winner Chris Battle will be speaking at this dinner program sponsored by the Knoxville chapter of Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light.

Evening Friends, one of my concerns over the past few years is the disconnect with our African brothers and sister who live here in Knoxville. While I have had private conversations we feel it’s time to be very intentional about bridging this gap. After speaking with Drocella Mugorewera we are…