Mayo Garden Center closing after almost 150 years of service, sparking community nostalgia

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After 148 years, Knoxville’s Mayo Garden Center is closing both locations due to a lack of generational succession.

Author: wbir.com

Published: 5:16 PM EDT March 11, 2026

Updated: 5:16 PM EDT March 11, 2026