Nonprofits such as TennGreen Land Conservancy work to preserve the state’s natural treasures from encroaching development.
Setting the Stage
Knoxville Children’s Theatre launches a fundraising campaign to support purchase and renovation of a new permanent home in the Foundry.
Advancing Composites
A facility dedicated to developing and manufacturing composite materials opens at UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm.
Catch of the Day
The Bassmaster Classic, which generated more than $35 million in economic activity in 2023, will return to Knoxville next year.
Art Views: February 2025
A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.
Business Roundup: January 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s business community.
Exit Strategy
Pilot Light founder Jason Boardman will bow out at the end of 2025. What will that mean for the future of the idiosyncratic Old City music venue?
Reframing Art in East Tennessee
As Steven Matijcio’s first year as director of the Knoxville Museum of Art comes to a close, his vision for the future starts to take shape.
Managing the Menagerie
Newly arrived Zoo Knoxville CEO Bill Street shares East Tennessee’s enthusiasm for a beloved institution.
Cultural Improvement
The Arts & Culture Alliance announces a $4 million renovation project that will include much-needed venue space for local performing arts organizations.