Dogwood Arts is excited to announce the addition of the first new Dogwood Trail to be added to the Historic Dogwood Trails & Gardens program in more than 20 years.
The West Hills Dogwood Trail will make its official debut this spring during Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration. Experience over eight miles of blooming landscapes in addition to the more than 85 miles along the 12 other Dogwood Trails — all open to the public April 1-30, 2022.
West Hills is one of the most established, best known, largest and most cherished neighborhoods in Knoxville. Originally developed in the 1950s, West Hills was the city’s first major post-World War II subdivision, and the first subdivision to consist primarily of modern ranch-style houses. While West Knoxville experienced a boom in commercial development in the 1970s and 1980s, West Hills has managed to retain its residential character, due in large part to its aggressive neighborhood advocacy group, the West Hills Community Association.
Daniel Park
The West Hills Dogwood Trail is sponsored by Daniel Park, Realtor, Realty Executives.
While the West Hills Dogwood Trail was officially established in 2022, creating a Dogwood Trail requires years of preparation by homeowners and community organizers. Dogwood Arts recognizes the early efforts of the West Hills Garden Club and Beautification Committee, along with the foresight of original homeowners who planted dogwoods, maintained gorgeous yards and nurtured blooming gardens throughout the 60-plus years of West Hills history. The West Hills Community Association has worked tirelessly to be recognized as an official Dogwood Trail since 2016 – following rigorous guidelines regarding community involvement and exceeding the expectations of the Dogwood Trails & Gardens Committee to make this dream a reality.
The first Dogwood Trail was planted in 1955, and now you can ‘follow the pink lines’ through 85+ miles of architecturally diverse, blooming neighborhoods in all four quadrants of the city. Take a drive, a walk or a bike ride and enjoy the scenic natural beauty of our region.
Dogwood Arts is celebrating 67 years of blooming trails by featuring the Trails of South Knoxville: Lakemoor Hills, Chapman Highway and Island Home. Other events:
- Synergy Exhibition | March 2-23rd | Clayton Center for the Arts
- Dogwood Trails & Gardens Open | April 1st | Various Locations
- Chalk Walk | April 2nd | Downtown Knoxville
- Spring Featured Gardens | April 9-10th | Various Locations
- Dogwood Arts Festival | April 22-24th | World’s Fair Park
- Southern Skies Music Festival | May 14th | World’s Fair Park
Shannon Herron oversees marketing, communications and design services for the 18 annual events and programs of Dogwood Arts.