Story and Photography by Casey Perfetto 

The 17th Annual Green Thumb Gala brought guests together under the canopy on the Great Lawn at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for an evening celebrating both the community and the Garden. The night began with a festive cocktail hour and garden-inspired silent auction, followed by a seated dinner catered by By the Tracks Catering, live entertainment and a one-of-a-kind live auction. Thanks to the generosity of guests and supporters, the evening raised vital funds to help the Garden continue to grow and thrive.