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Green Thumb Gala
Monday, November 3, 2025


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Story and Photography by Casey Perfetto

The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum hosted its 16th annual Green Thumb Gala, the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. Guests gathered on the great lawn, surrounded by the garden’s iconic stone walls, a picturesque maple grove and the enchanting Secret Garden. The evening featured a festive cocktail hour with a garden-inspired silent auction, followed by a seated dinner, live entertainment and a one-of-a-kind live auction.
 

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