BattleField Farm has an official sign
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,…
Join Us for the Fall Overall Ball—Tickets Now Available!
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…
Our Chris on WBIR: “Your Zip Code Shouldn’t Determine Your Access to Fresh Produce”
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!
🎥 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…
Battlefield Farm Featured on “On the Road with Kelli and Bob”
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…
UT Students Launch Creative Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Battlefield Farm
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…
Battlefield Farm & Gardens Summer Internship
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…
Chris Does a Guest Appearance on The Biggest Table Podcast
Treat yourself and listen to Chris share about his redemption through farming on The Biggest Table podcast. Clearly, there is nothing he can’t do. Husband, father, pastor, author, farmer, model, comedian, chicken wrangler extraordinaire……. “A chance encounter with a gentleman back in 2008, while he and his church were cleaning…
Knoxville’s Chris Battle draws national spotlight while addressing food insecurity
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/01/16/knoxvilles-chris-battle-of-battlefield-farms-featured-in-people/72243583007/ Chris Battle is already well-known in Knoxville and East Tennessee for his work creating BattleField Farm & Gardens. From the organization’s beginnings as a “gleaning fence,” providing fresh vegetables next to Tabernacle Baptist Church, to the founding of BattleField Farm & Gardens in 2018 and the delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables to several…