Legacy Parks Trail Ale Now Available!
In partnership with Blackhorse Brewery, we are excited to announce the release of the new Legacy Parks Trail Ale! This hazy IPA is perfect for summer sippin'. Blackhorse and Eagle Distributing donate a portion of proceeds from each beer sold to Legacy Parks Foundation to help expand and protect our parks and trails. You can find the Trail Ale at Blackhorse Brewery, Aubrey's, Central Flats & Taps, Cool Beans, Casual Pint (Bearden, Northshore, Farragut), Food City stores, Kroger stores, Public House on High (Maryville), SoKno Taco, Total Wine & More, Trailhead Beer Market, West Hills Flats & Taps...and more! You can also stop by Total Wine & More on August 2nd, 10th and 17th for a free tasting!
David McLain to Speak at Legacy Luncheon for the Parks
We are excited to announce that National Geographic adventurer, David McLain, will be our featured speaker at the Legacy Luncheon for the Parks on September 27 at Johnson University along the beautiful French Broad River. The annual luncheon funds the work of Legacy Parks Foundation to conserve green space, create public places, and connect our community. David McLain - a National Geographic adventurer and a member of the Blue Zone exploration team, will join us as our guest speaker and share his stories of traveling the globe to uncover the secrets of a long and happy life. Documenting the Blue Zones – the five places in the world where you are most likely to live past 100 years – gives McLain unique insight into the secrets of longevity. McLain’s photographs have appeared in National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, and National Geographic Adventure, as well as Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated, Skiing, [...]
TWRA Awards Grant for New Boat Launch on Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek will become more boat accessible thanks to a grant from TWRA to construct the ramp and parking area on Beaver Creek behind Powell High School. County Commission and Legacy Parks Board Member Larson Jay worked with TWRA to secure a $25,000 grant to Legacy Parks for the project. Knox County Public Works, Knox County Schools and Enhance Powell will partner on the project as a continuation of the effort to make Beaver Creek a recreational amenity in north Knox County. A local funding match of $10,000 from Randy Burleson and the Aubrey's Restaurants' “Hoppy Trails” promotion will make the project fully funded.
Legacy Parks Receives Phase I Trinity Grant
The Trinity Foundation has awarded Legacy Parks a Phase I grant for $15,000 to develop a proposal for a unique play area in north Knoxville. The Phase I grant funding allows Legacy Parks to do the research and concept design to apply for the Phase II $150,000 Trinity Foundation grant. “Access to safe parks, greenways, and sidewalks,” is a health priority identified by the 2015 Together Healthy Knox initiative. To that end, Legacy Parks Foundation plans to build Sharp’s Ridge Playspace in north Knoxville on the 42-acres of land donated to Legacy Parks. Similar to the successful Baker Creek Play Forest, the Playspace will offer access to fun and challenging amenities to increase physical activity for citizens of the neighborhood and the entire community. The Playspace, located in the woods near Christenberry Heights Housing development, will introduce a new audience to nature while encouraging physical activity to develop healthy habits. Collaborating [...]