Events

A Walk On The Farm

Sunday, September 13th, 2026
11am until approximately 1:30pm.

Join Kerry of Strong Roots for a walk on their West Knox County farm, Bluebird Hill, to peruse through pastures and along wood lines to explore the variety of edible, medicinal and otherwise useful plants that grow in our region. This is a casual, conversational teaching style where your questions, commentary and stories are welcomed throughout.

Cost is $30 per person for ages 11 and up. Cash on the day of class is preferred. Please reply to this email or strongrootsresources@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Feel free to share this information with your family, friends and community groups. Space is limited, so an RSVP is the way to go.

A couple of notes – please be prepared for any variety of weather conditions – we only cancel class if it’s stormy / lightning. Same for bugs and potential itchy things – we mostly follow mowed paths, but the poison ivy is prolific this year. Younger children are welcome, but we ask you to keep them close at all times. Please do not bring your dog, this is a working farm with livestock and protective dogs and donkeys on site. If you have a service dog or any questions about accessibility, please reach out to me first so I can see how to best help.

Annual Meeting

CHEO Members, come and join us at the

Annual Meeting and Meet the Practitioners

When:  Friday, October 2, 2026
Where: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church – Friendship Hall (Tellico Village)
143 Chota Ctr. Loudon, TN  37774

Time:    5:15 pm sign in
6:00 pm Buffet catered by CleanEatz (Build your own Bowlz)
With Annual Meeting
Followed by Meet the Practitioners

Cost:     $5.00 per person (non-refundable)
There is limited space available.

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT – YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Register between 8/25 and 9/22

Attention Practitioner members:

• You may add your significant other as a guest.
• There will be a table for your brochures and/or handouts.
• You will have 3 minutes to introduce yourself standing at the table with a microphone.

Strong Hands for Life
with Carmen Freer, OTR/L, CHT
from FREER Mobile Hand Therapy LLC

Monday, October 19, 2026

Rarity Bay Community Activity Center
150 Rarity Bay Parkway, Vonore, TN 37885

6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7:00 pm Program

Join Carmen for an informative session on carpal tunnel, trigger finger, hand arthritis, and more. Discover lifestyle factors that may contribute to these issues, explore holistic approaches that may offer support, and learn when additional interventions might be appropriate.  Great Door Prize.

CHEO programs are free for members, with a $10.00 suggested minimum donation for all guests (cash or check please).  CHEO of Greater Knoxville Area is a non-profit organization which supports holistic and integrative wellness, providing the community with many opportunities to discover new pathways to well-being.

To learn more about CHEO and upcoming events visit www.CheoKnox.org        

Ethics and Principles of Permaculture (Land Management)
with Kerry Brown, Edible Landscape Designer & Consultant
from Strong Roots Resources

Monday, 11/16/2026

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Friendship Hall (Tellico Village)
143 Chota Ctr., Loudon, TN 37774

6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7:00 pm Program

Permaculture – a system of design and implementation that honors and works with natural systems to bring harmony and abundance to the landscape.  Join Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources for an introduction to the concepts, ethics and principles of permaculture and how they may be applied to your life both in the garden and beyond.

CHEO programs are free for members, with a $10.00 suggested minimum donation for all guests (cash or check please).  CHEO of Greater Knoxville Area is a non-profit organization which supports holistic and integrative wellness, providing the community with many opportunities to discover new pathways to well-being.

To learn more about CHEO and upcoming events visit www.CheoKnox.org