Walking trails, display gardens, unique and historic horticulture, and over two miles of distinctive stone walls and timeless buildings. Home of Knoxville’s Secret Garden, which bears some likeness to the hidden garden in "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who began her professional writing career when she lived in Knoxville.

Crushed Gravel Trail: 0.9 mile

The enchanting walking trails at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum saunter along secret garden pathways and alleys. Amid beautiful display gardens one can find unique horticulture— every season beautifully showcased. Over 2 miles of distinctive stonewalls border the trails, taking you past whimsical round stone buildings and stone-sided greenhouses.