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Explore the great outdoors with fitness adventurer Missy Kane!
We’ll hike, bike, paddle, discover new places, socialize with fun folks, have fun and get fit! The monthly outings are perfect for both new adventurers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. And we’ll have some special evening events and an overnight trip or two.
Everyone is welcome! The adventures are free for Friends of Legacy Parks and $10 per event for non-friends.
Adventure Calendar

Thursday, May 12, 2022 * 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
A special cocktail party in the historically-significant gardens of Bill and Crissy Haslam



A very special cocktail party in the historically significant gardens of former Governor and First Lady, Bill and Crissy Haslam, will let guests hear from a celebrated author and tour the recently restored Jens Jensen Garden.
Author Victoria Johnson will speak on American Eden, her acclaimed biography of Dr. David Hosack and his journey in post-Revolutionary America to create our country’s first botanical garden.
Nashville Landscape Architect Ben Page will introduce the recently restored Jens Jensen Garden. Danish-born Jensen was a highly original landscape architect whose works are marked by harmonious use of natural terrain and native flora.
Tickets to the event are $250 per person and attendance will be limited. The event benefits Legacy Parks and a portion of the contribution is tax deductible.
Your ticket price of $250 is tax-deductible and will benefit Legacy Parks Foundation.
Outdoor Knoxville Initiative
Legacy Parks’ Outdoor Knoxville initiative has a goal of making Knoxville’s incredible natural and recreation assets an economic driver for our region.
The initiative includes:
- Transforming a city building into the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, a destination where residents and visitor can get gear and learn how to recreate in the region
- Creating and operating OutdoorKnoxville.com, a comprehensive website with events, activities, organizations, products, and other information, making it easy for anyone to get out and play
- Assisting organizations and groups – both local and national – produce outdoor events; and educating and advocating for more outdoor recreational opportunities.