GREENEVILLE — Keep Greene Beautiful is proud to announce the installation of three new pollinator gardens throughout the Town of Greeneville, made possible through the 2026 Greatest Green Grant awarded by Keep America Beautiful.
The project is designed to create beautiful public spaces while supporting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators that play a critical role in healthy ecosystems and food production.
The first pollinator garden, located behind the Greeneville-Greene County Library in the Big Spring area, has been completed and is ready for visitors to enjoy. A second garden, located in the parking lot of Becky’s Sandwich House at the corner of North Main Street and Baileyton Road, is nearing completion and will be finished in time for the community’s July 4 celebrations. A third pollinator garden will be installed near the pickleball courts and is expected to be completed by the end of July.
Each garden features colorful, pollinator-friendly plants selected to provide food and habitat for a variety of native pollinators while enhancing the beauty of the surrounding public spaces.
Educational signage will be installed at each location to help visitors learn more about the importance of pollinators and native plants. Each sign includes a QR code that connects visitors directly to Keep Greene Beautiful’s website, where they can explore facts about East Tennessee pollinators, discover ways to create pollinator-friendly landscapes at home, and find recommended books for both children and adults. The book recommendations were generously provided by Jonathan Cook of the Greeneville-Greene County Library.
“This project is about more than planting flowers,” said Jessie Beth Miller, Director of Community Engagement for the Greene County Partnership and Director of Keep Greene Beautiful. “These gardens demonstrate how beautiful landscapes can also provide critical habitat for wildlife while serving as outdoor classrooms for our community. We hope they inspire residents to learn more about pollinators and consider planting native, pollinator-friendly flowers in their own yards and gardens.”
Keep Greene Beautiful extends special appreciation to Larry Horn of the Town of Greeneville Public Works for his leadership in implementing the gardens and to Amanda Waddell of the Greene County Partnership for her work in planning and creating the beautiful container garden displays. Their dedication has helped transform these public spaces into lasting community assets.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit each pollinator garden throughout the summer to observe the different plants and pollinators, scan the educational QR codes, and experience firsthand the important role pollinator habitats play in our environment.
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