Event Brief
Knoxville’s Mayo Garden Centers close after 148 years
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
Summary: Both Mayo Garden Centers, Knoxville staples since 1878, closed after a farewell sale, ending nearly 150 years of service.
WHO: Mayo Garden Centers
WHAT: Official closure of both Mayo Garden Centers
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The stores closed following a farewell sale, ending their long-running operation.
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