Answered By: Laura Hood
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026     Views: 56

The Seed Library collection of the Pellissippi State Libraries offers library patrons access to a selection of organic and heirloom seeds, with the goal of promoting healthy nutrition and sustainable gardening practices. Funding for the seed library has been provided by the Pellissippi Foundation.

  • Each campus has its own Seed Library:
    • At Hardin Valley, the main seed collection is on the 3rd floor of the ERC (ER327). There is a smaller assortment of seeds on the first floor of the ERC (ER143).
    • At the Blount, Magnolia Avenue, and Strawberry Plains campuses, find seeds in the main library space and check them out at the service desk.
  • Seed types offered through the collection include vegetable, fruit, herb and flower seeds.
  • Checkout limits are set to 10 packets at a time for students, staff and faculty, and 5 packets at a time for community members and visitors.
  • Leftover seeds do not need to be returned, though we will accept returns of seeds in their original packets.

Visit our Seed Library & Gardening guide for information on seed donations, as well as helpful resources on growing seeds and indoor and outdoor gardening tips.

Contact Laura Hood at lehood@pstcc.edu with any questions.