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 truly feed people—not just with food, but with dignity, love, and purpose.
Listen, Watch, and Share:
- 🎙️ Podcast Episode: Click here to listen
- 📻 Radio Show: Click here to tune in
- 📺 YouTube Clips: Watch now on YouTube
The segment dives deep into the life and leadership of our founder Chris Battle, a former pastor whose ministry took root—literally—in East Knoxville. In a zip code defined by food deserts and food swamps, Chris began asking the question: “What if the church was a garden?”
You’ll hear stories of how a vision for community transformation turned into 50 raised beds, a veggie van named Fannie Lou, and a mobile grocery concept designed to bring fresh food directly to neighbors who need it most. From Sunday markets to backyard gardens, from chickens to compost, this episode captures the heartbeat of Battlefield Farms.
One of the most powerful quotes from Chris during the episode sums it all up:
“My passion is not gardening. My passion is feeding the people. Gardening is just the tool we use to get there.”
This story is about more than food—it’s about faith, justice, and what it looks like to reimagine community. If you’ve ever wondered how one garden can change a city block, or how a former church building can give birth to an oasis in the middle of a desert, we invite you to listen.
Share the Story We encourage everyone to listen, watch, and share these links with friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we can spread the word about the work being done right here in East Knoxville.
Thank you, Kelli & Bob Phillips, for taking the time to sit with us at the picnic table, laugh with us, pray with us, and amplify the story of what’s growing at Battlefield Farms.
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