Wildflower Sanctuary

Dean's Woods photo collage.

The flora of Dean’s Woods, a preserve tucked into a South Knoxville neighborhood, seems to exude an ‘air of defiance’ amid its urban surroundings.

Nocturnal Ramble

Clare Dattilo photo.

A guided Dark Skies Hike at Seven Islands State Birding Park offers plenty to experience after the sun goes down.

Training Reinforcements

Nursing Scholars photo.

UT, Pellissippi and South College have added programs to bolster a healthcare workforce depleted during the pandemic.

Impediments to Paddling

Nolichucky bridge photo

More than three months after Helene, the Nolichucky River and the surrounding landscape remain inhospitable to casual kayakers.

Cultivating a Green Workforce

TELOS Global photo.

UT has received a $750,000 grant to help local community organizations and employers prepare people for work in the environmental sector.

From the Ashes

Elnathan Hall at Knoxville College engulfed in flames.

After a devastating fire at historically Black Knoxville College, leaders say accreditation remains the focus.

Mighty Mites

Drew Crain photo

Chiggers can provide an itchy reminder that sometimes there’s a price to pay for exploring pathless realms.

Clearing the Air

"The Rock" at the University of Tennessee painted with "We (heart) VFL Benny"

Emails show that tensions over programming and operations at WUTK preceded the departure of longtime general manager Benny Smith.