Event Brief
South Knoxville church to close, donate land to Ijams
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: New Prospect Presbyterian Church will close and donate 15.7 acres to Ijams Nature Center for educational and preservation efforts.
WHO: New Prospect Presbyterian Church, Ijams Nature Center
WHAT: Church closure and land donation
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To expand educational opportunities and preserve woodlands
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