We Can Turn a Knoxville Corner Around in a New York Minute.
Do you know a park, public space or area in front of a prominent business that would benefit from some beauty? Let us know! If approved, we’ll form a “Beautification Mob” (with the help of funding and volunteers) that will transform the space from meh to magnificent – all in a single day.
2015-2016
KKB planted 60,000 daffodil bulbs and 100 crepe myrtles added to I-275 exits Heiskell, Baxter and Woodlawn.
2017
KKB created urban orchards throughout Knoxville with the 2017 UPS Community Tree Planting grant.
2018
KKB built an outdoor classroom at Christenberry Elementary School through the Lowe’s Community Partner Grant.
2019
KKB hosted “Can You Dig This” at Wesley House Community Center.
2020
KKB hosted a drive-thru tree giveaway at the start of the pandemic, giving away 300 trees to community members.
2021
KKB volunteers planted a grove of dogwood trees at Dogwood Elementary.
2023
KKB partnered with Trees Knoxville to plant over 90 trees around Knoxville.
2022
KKB volunteers planted seven maple trees along Chestnut Street in East Knoxville.
KKB Mural Program
With vibrant colors and striking imagery that tells a story, we add beauty to Knoxville through an artistic lens. Let us know if you are a property owner interested in adding a unique, colorful mural to your property!
The Knoxville Music History Mural
Located at 116 East Jackson in the Old City, the music history mural was first completed in 2000 by artist Walt Fieldsa. Fieldsa restored the mural in 2017.
The Knoxville Historic Train Mural
Located at 100 North Central Street, in the Lonesome Dove/Love Shack restaurant courtyard. The mural was first completed in 2002 and later restored in 2017 by artist Walt Fieldsa.
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Located on the corner of Bearden Place and Irwin Place. The mural project, which was designed and sponsored by Scripps Networks Interactive in partnership with KKB, began in late August 2017 in preparation for Scripps Networks Global Volunteer Day. Volunteers completed the mural painting in early October 2017.
MARBLE CITY MURAL
Located on the corner of Concord Street and Sutherland Avenue, artist Megan Lingerfelt created this mural in 2021. The mural reflects the lush green foliage of nearby Third Creek Greenway and the pink lettering is reminiscent of Knoxville’s historic pink marble industry.
South Knoxville
Located at South Knoxville Elementary. Artist High Five Hannie created this ode to South Knoxville in the spring of 2023, celebrating its many connections to nature, whether that be the Tennessee River, Urban Wilderness, or some of the many critters that also call South Knoxville home.
Gateway to the Smokies
Located at 3501 Chapman Hwy. Artist Kellene Turner was influenced by the long preferred route to the mountains via Chapman Highway. The mountainous color pallette reflects a sunrise or sunset over the mountain tops and features Tennessee’s state flowers. Completed in September 2023.
Never Give Up!
Located at 111 N 17th St. When artist Paris Woodhull was young, her mom would always encourage her to stand on a chair and yell, “I will never give up!” whenever Paris felt like quitting. Overlooking the Emerald Youth soccer fields, this message will inspire any athletes or passers by to continue doing their best and never give up. Completed in September 2023.
Getting Rid of Graffiti
Graffiti is a perennial and costly blight on our city. It can negatively affect property values by as much as 15% and burdens the victims of these crimes with the responsibility of cleaning it up.
With support from local government, Keep Knoxville Beautiful's graffiti cleanup pilot program supports the victims of graffiti and our entire community by offering the following services:
Free graffiti cleanup kits, paid for by the City of Knoxville. Kits include chemical graffiti remover, paint supplies and much more.
Organizing graffiti paint-outs to remediate vandalized surfaces.
Serving as a knowledgeable support center to answer questions and provide information about graffiti removal.
Click the button below to volunteer for a graffiti paint-out or to request a cleanup kit.