Rule House Repurposed

Rule House photo.

Philanthropist Phil Lawson spent $2 million to renovate a historic East Knoxville home that he will rent for $1 a year to Autism Breakthrough.

Mockingbird Takes Flight

Willam Wright and RB Morris photo.

Big Ears leads off with the world premiere of an experimental work by Knoxville artists William Wright and RB Morris.

Bigger Ears

JG Thirlwell presents Silver Mantis at Old City Performing Arts Center.

This year’s Big Ears Festival will feature more concerts, conversations and films at more venues across downtown Knoxville.

Out of Alignment

Business collage phot.

A UT survey found that Tennessee business leaders’ priorities don’t uniformly line up with the Trump administration’s economic policies.

Sisters in Strength

AKA SE Convention photo.

Last weekend, speakers at AKA’s regional conference in Knoxville celebrated contributions to the Black community and warned of threats in the current political climate.

Art Views: March 2025

Live and Survive photo.

A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.

‘Night of Revelry’

Appalachian Equality Chorus photo.

The Appalachian Equality Chorus hosts its annual masquerade to promote inclusivity and diversity amid a more hostile political environment.