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Special Growers is the main business program under the oversight of Special Opps, Inc. a 501(c)3 non https://player.vimeo.com/video/239447708

Special Growers is the flagship program of Special Opps, Inc., a locally run non-profit organization that provides vocational training and employment opportunities to disabled young adults. For more information on Special Growers, watch this short introductory video.

10/30/2026

🎃👻 We had such a FUN week celebrating Halloween at the garden! Lots of laughs were had!

Happy Halloween from all of us at Special Growers! 🍂🎃

10/29/2026

Our new greenhouse is up and ready for winter planting! 🌱

A heartfelt thank-you to Kenny Durbin and his dedicated team at Popes Plant Farm for the many hours contributed to getting this greenhouse completed and ready for winter!!

Your hard work, kindness and willingness to help mean so much to all of us at Special Growers. We truly appreciate you going above and beyond to help make this happen!

We’re excited for this next chapter and grateful to have friends like you and Pope’s Plant Farm supporting our mission

10/27/2026

✨ A HUGE thank you to our Silver Sponsors! ✨
Harvestfest was an amazing night, and we couldn’t have done it without the generosity and support of our incredible sponsors! 💚 Your support means so much to our mission and the amazing staff we serve. We are beyond grateful to have you as part of the Special Growers family!
Thank you for helping make Harvestfest 2026 such a success! 🌿🤍

10/27/2026

What a wonderful night at our 12th Annual Harvestfest! 🌿

Last night at RT Lodge was truly special! Beautiful weather, great food, wonderful fellowship, and a jam-packed audience made for an unforgettable evening as we shared the mission and impact of Special Growers.

A highlight of the evening was hearing our staff share on stage what working at Special Growers means to them.

Thank you to Meteorologist Rebecca Sweet and Kevin Ross for managing the program and leading an exciting live auction!

Harvestfest celebrates our mission, the people who make it possible, and our vision for the future as we continue to grow, modernize, and create more meaningful employment opportunities.

To our guests, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and staff, thank you for making the 12th Harvestfest such a success and for believing in the mission of Special Growers!

Together, we’re growing a brighter future. 🌱

10/25/2026

🎉 LOOK WHO’S BACK! 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca Sweet back as our Emcee for Harvestfest ’26 tonight at RT Lodge! 🌿

Rebecca currently serves as a Knoxville meteorologist and content provider. She previously served on the Special Opps board for four years before stepping away to grow her family and focus on her mom duties.

We are so grateful to have Rebecca back with us and deeply appreciate her continued devotion, loyalty, and support of the Special Growers mission. Her connection to our organization means so much, and we can’t wait to celebrate with her!

Welcome back, Rebecca! We’re so glad you’re part of the Special Growers family! 💚🌸

Check in starts at 5pm tonight!! We can’t wait to see you all there!

10/23/2026

✨ A BIG thank you to our incredible Gold Sponsors! 💛 Your generosity and support mean so much to Special Growers and the mission we serve. Because of partners like you, we can continue creating meaningful opportunities for our staff and growing a stronger community.

🎉 We’re counting down the days… ONLY 2 MORE DAYS UNTIL HARVESTFEST! 🍂 We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

10/15/2026

💚 A huge thank you to our Harvestfest Platinum Sponsors! We are so grateful for your continued loyalty, countless hours of effort, and generous financial support of our mission. Your commitment to Special Growers makes such a meaningful difference, and we are so thankful to have you growing with us! 🌱💛

10/13/2026

🎉 HARVESTFEST IS SOLD OUT!
We are SO excited and incredibly grateful to everyone who purchased a ticket and is helping make this year’s Harvestfest such a special event! 💚 Your support means the world to us and makes a lasting impact on our amazing staff and the mission of Special Growers.
✨ And the excitement doesn’t stop here! Be on the lookout for sneak peeks of our LIVE AUCTION ITEMS coming this week! 👀

10/12/2026

Our staff have been working hard creating special cash-and-carry items for Harvestfest, and we can’t wait for you to see everything they’ve been working on! 💚 Every ticket purchased helps support our amazing staff and the meaningful work they do every day at Special Growers.
🎟️ We are 2 weeks away!
✨ Get your tickets today at link in bio! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌻

📸 AJ and Ben are patiently waiting for the sun to finish their sunprints, while Weston and Mercedes take flowers from our garden to pound onto fabric in our version of tataki-zome flower printing.

10/08/2026

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate:
• Inclusion: Everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute.
• Growth: Building skills, confidence, and independence.
• Opportunity: Supporting individuals as they work toward their goals.
At Special Growers, we’re proud to support inclusive employment opportunities in our community.

Help us support our mission by purchasing your ticket to Harvestfest October 25 at RT Lodge!
Link here:
https://specialgrowers0.wixsite.com/special-growers/event-details/celebrating-sustained-growth-a-bright-future-harvestfest-26-benefit-for-special-growers?utm_campaign=3ea8ed4a-22ee-4c45-b3b9-b327f1cb2523&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=aad24aba-2f31-4bd1-84d6-9f12cdb7fb2f

Address

135 Milligan Road
Maryville, TN
37803

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18653062767

Website

http://www.specialgrowers.com/

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