Our Goals
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Increase community engagement
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Provide programming that is multicultural and diverse in performers and attendees
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Become financially sustainable
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Create necessary organizational infrastructure
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Expand social justice outreach
Birdhouse Neighborhood Center Structure
The Birdhouse Neighborhood Center is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who share their time and resources to keep the Birdhouse running on a day-to-day and long-term basis.
The Birdhouse Neighborhood Center Committee is an official group within the Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization. Within the committee are four subcommittees. The Birdhouse also recognizes dozens of other volunteers in the neighborhood and beyond.
Birdhouse Neighborhood Center Committee
Chair: Jamey Dobbs
Operations Subcommittee
Cochair: Jamey Dobbs
Cochair: Open
This group develops and implements policies, oversees finances, and manages other operational pieces of the Birdhouse as a nonprofit business.
Programs & Activities Subcommittee
Cochair: Mark Faller
Cochair: Betty Henault
Cochair: Savannah Wolfgram
This group plans and executes all Birdhouse-run events, such as our annual Mardi Gras fundraiser, the Fall Hoedown, and more!
Building & Grounds
Cochair: Bill Murrah (buildling)
Cochair: Chan Quemore (grounds)
This group maintains the historic Birdhouse building and grounds located at 800 N 4th Ave.
Social Justice
Cochair: OPEN
Cochair: OPEN
This group will organize social justice gatherings at the Birdhouse. Currently, gatherings will not represent specific issues, but instead support social justice causes in general.
Fundraising
Cochair: OPEN
Cochair: OPEN
This is a 3-month annual commitment, only during fundraising season in the fall.
Contact Us
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Address & Hours
800 N 4th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Sun – Sat, 8:00 am – 11:59 pm
The Birdhouse is not open for walk-ins; please contact us to set up a time to see the space.