Operation Backyard

Operation Backyard We provide free home repairs to our neighbors in need. Operation Backyard is an initiative of Knoxville Leadership Foundation. PEOPLE OVER PROJECTS

Operation Backyard recently built an access ramp with help from the Chaminade Julienne High School baseball team. In tow...
05/16/2026

Operation Backyard recently built an access ramp with help from the Chaminade Julienne High School baseball team. In town for a baseball tournament, they spent one of their days volunteering and lifting up our community! We are so grateful they’d use a day off from the tournament to partner with us.

Recently the City of Knoxville Community Development office and Mayor Kincannon joined us on a job site to celebrate Nat...
05/12/2026

Recently the City of Knoxville Community Development office and Mayor Kincannon joined us on a job site to celebrate National Community Development Week! We are so thankful to be community partners with them as we all strive to seek the peace of the city as we are called to in Jeremiah 29:7.

Did you know? A fresh coat of paint does more than improve your home’s appearance - it can help protect it from the elem...
05/08/2026

Did you know? A fresh coat of paint does more than improve your home’s appearance - it can help protect it from the elements and help it last longer. It can also make you smile to see your home cared for and freshly painted!

What may seem like a small repair to some, can have a big impact on a homeowner’s way of life. Having sturdy steps and h...
05/06/2026

What may seem like a small repair to some, can have a big impact on a homeowner’s way of life. Having sturdy steps and handrails, for example, can be the difference in getting to a doctor’s appointment for many of our applicants.

Did you know? Most falls at home happen while trying to enter and exit the home, an access ramp installation is an easy ...
05/04/2026

Did you know? Most falls at home happen while trying to enter and exit the home, an access ramp installation is an easy way to ensure that you can enter and exit your home safely. Call today to apply for a ramp at 865.524.2774.

Minor home repairs can be a game-changer in helping elderly and disabled individuals stay safely and comfortably in thei...
05/02/2026

Minor home repairs can be a game-changer in helping elderly and disabled individuals stay safely and comfortably in their homes. Stay tuned as we explore how small fixes make big impacts!

Something we remind ourselves of everyday at Operation Backyards is “People over Projects”. How powerful is it to sit on...
04/30/2026

Something we remind ourselves of everyday at Operation Backyards is “People over Projects”. How powerful is it to sit on the porch with someone and share stories about the work Christ has done in our lives? Though we are there to complete home repairs, the need almost always goes beyond just the physical.

We believe in the healing power of prayer! We are constantly grateful to God for the resources, people, and opportunitie...
04/27/2026

We believe in the healing power of prayer! We are constantly grateful to God for the resources, people, and opportunities he has provided our program. Please pray for the families on our waiting list and the volunteers that will be serving them!

Do you know anyone in need of free minor home repair? Call (865) 524-2774 or apply on our website at operationbackyard.k...
04/24/2026

Do you know anyone in need of free minor home repair? Call (865) 524-2774 or apply on our website at operationbackyard.klf.org if you or someone you know could benefit from an access ramp, porch repair, roof repair, or the installation of railings!

“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if i...
04/21/2026

“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” - Jeremiah 29:7

Operation Backyard has been serving the Knoxville community for over 30 years! One of the staples of our programs has be...
04/17/2026

Operation Backyard has been serving the Knoxville community for over 30 years! One of the staples of our programs has been building or repairing access ramps, so families may enter and exit their homes safely. If you or anyone you know is in need of a ramp, please visit operationbackyard.klf.org or call 865.524.2774 to learn more.

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Knoxville, TN

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18655242774

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