Chris Webster
Horticulture Manager
Public Grounds Maintenance (also known as Horticulture) consists of 42 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 4 divisions (Zone A, B, C, & D) and each zone has 2 landscape crews per zone.
HORTICULTURE ZONES:
Zone A is led by foreman Joe Collins and has the
responsibility of maintaining all City owned areas in North Knoxville.
Zone B is led by foreman Dale Strevel 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 John Hooper and has the responsibility of maintaining all City owned areas in South Knoxville.
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.