Orchard Knob Community Orchard with Heritage Fruit Trees

Plant a community orchard at Orchard Knob Park featuring heritage fruit tree varieties historically grown in the Tennessee Valley — apples, pears, plums, and persimmons. The orchard would honor the neighborhood's name, provide free fruit for residents, and preserve heirloom varieties. Orchard Knob's name recalls a time when fruit orchards dotted this landscape. Restoring a small orchard reconnects the neighborhood to its agricultural heritage while providing a practical community resource. Heritage varieties are chosen for flavor, disease resistance, and cultural significance. The orchard would be maintained by neighborhood volunteers with support from Crabtree Farms.