Free community celebration returns to LeConte Meadow on April 5
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) warmly invites the entire community to its annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 AM, held on LeConte Meadow across from the Visitors Center at 2743 Wimpole Avenue.
This beloved neighborhood tradition brings together friends, families, and people of all backgrounds to experience the Easter sunrise over the mountains and hear from a range of local spiritual leaders, pastors, and musicians. This year’s guest pastor will be Pastor Vincent M. Jones Jr. of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, and the service will be facilitated by Dr. Rev. Renée Kesler of Beck Cultural Exchange Center.
Parking is available on site and chairs are provided. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly for the early morning air. Coffee and donuts will be served following the service. In case of inclement weather the event will be moved to the Dogwood Center.
The event is free and open to all.
For more information, visit knoxgarden.org/sunrise.
