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Horticulture

      Public Service Director

      Rachel Butzler
      [email protected]
      (865) 215-2060

      3131 Morris Ave.
      Knoxville, TN 37909

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      Public Grounds MaintenanceJohn Hooper
      Horticulture Manager

      Public Grounds Maintenance (also known as Horticulture) consists of 45 employees and is responsible for all landscaping, mowing, tree planting and pruning, fertilization, and yard maintenance for all parks/greenways, Community Recreation Centers, Fire Halls, medians, etc.


      Horticulture is divided into 6 divisions (Zones A, B, C, D, E & F).

      Horticulture work

      HORTICULTURE ZONES:

      Zone A is led by foreman Casey Byers and has the responsibility of maintaining all City owned areas in North Knoxville.

      Zone B is led by foreman Robbie Flood and has the responsibility of maintaining all City owned areas in East Knoxville.

      Zone C is led by foreman Fred Hickman and has the responsibility of maintaining all City owned areas in West Knoxville.

      Zone D is led by foreman Derek Pankau and has the responsibility of maintaining all City owned areas in South Knoxville. 

      Zone E is led by foreman Lucas McBee and has the responsibility of maintaining the downtown area of Knoxville.

      Zone F is led by foreman Justin Lowery and has the responsibility of maintaining all the City's ballfields.

      In addition to the work they perform, Horticulture also has the responsibility of managing several mowing/landscaping contracts.


      To view City of Knoxville Parks and Greenways, please visit the Parks and Recreation page.