Membership

Become a Member

There's something new to discover in every season at the Garden, so you'll want to visit again and again. Become a Member today and you'll not only get a whole year's worth of benefits, you'll get the knowledge that you are helping to spur the restoration of a historic landscape as well as the creation of a world-class botanical garden.

 

Garden Members enjoy free and discounted admission to classes, concerts, and select events; exclusive Members-only events; an invitation to the annual Members party; discounted rental facilities; reciprocal admission and discounts at more than 200 gardens throughout the country; and many more special privileges.

The Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum is a 501(C)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Please see below to select the Membership package that best fits your needs. For more information, please call 865-862-8717.

Membership Levels

 

Live or work in the 37914 zip code?

Enjoy discounted membership with our “good neighbor” program
Benefits at the Individual level are available to anyone with a 37914 zip code for only $25 annually.

This rate is also extended to students (from any zip code) with a valid school ID.

Purchase Neighbor/Student Membership

Individual $35 / Family – $50

Subscription to KBGA newsletter
Email notification of class & special event schedule
Access to “members-only” events
Member discount on classes & workshops
Free admission at more than 200 gardens, arboreta and conservatories nationwide

Purchase Individual Membership

Purchase Family Membership

Avid Gardener – $100

All benefits listed above, PLUS
Invitation for two to annual members’ party
Recognition in newsletter (once per year)

Purchase Avid Gardener Membership

Stone Wall Club – $250

All benefits listed above, PLUS
Discounted rental of Garden Club Room

Purchase Stone Wall Club Membership

Circle of Cedars – $500

All benefits listed above, PLUS
Personal “Behind the Scenes” Garden Tour (during regular business hours)
Complimentary KBGA merchandise

Purchase Circle of Cedars Membership

Howell Society – $1000+

All benefits listed at the Circle of Cedars level, PLUS
Subscription to your choice of selected garden-related magazines
Complimentary use of Garden Club Room once per year (subject to availability)
Discounted rental of Garden facilities for weddings/special events
Two tickets to annual Howell Society party

Purchase Howell Society Membership

Greenhouse Guild – $2500+

All benefits listed above, PLUS
Complimentary use of Garden Club Room twice per year (subject to availability)
Advance notification/pre-sale opportunities for special events, classes and concerts
Access to KBGA Garden Staff Hotline for assistance with gardening questions

Purchase Greenhouse Guild Membership

Sweetwater Red Society – $5000+

All benefits listed above, PLUS
Complimentary use of Garden Club Room once per quarter (subject to availability)
On-site consultation with a Master Gardener or KBGA Senior Garden Staff
Complimentary registration for classes & workshops (advance registration required; material fees may apply; subject to availability; not valid on concerts and special events)
A Sweetwater Red Dogwood for your garden – connecting our garden with yours

Purchase Sweetwater Red Society Membership

Additional benefits are available for donors who choose to give above this level. Corporate and group memberships are also available. For personal assistance, please call 865-862-8718.

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