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
A guided Dark Skies Hike at Seven Islands State Birding Park offers plenty to experience after the sun goes down.
Training Reinforcements
UT, Pellissippi and South College have added programs to bolster a healthcare workforce depleted during the pandemic.
Impediments to Paddling
More than three months after Helene, the Nolichucky River and the surrounding landscape remain inhospitable to casual kayakers.
2024 Revue: The Year in Education
From the policing of K-12 libraries to the University of Tennessee’s growth plans.
‘Knoxville Is Where I Became Who I Am’
Remembering the poet Nikki Giovanni, who loved her hometown even when it let her down.
Cultivating a Green Workforce
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
After a devastating fire at historically Black Knoxville College, leaders say accreditation remains the focus.
Mighty Mites
Chiggers can provide an itchy reminder that sometimes there’s a price to pay for exploring pathless realms.
Clearing the Air
Emails show that tensions over programming and operations at WUTK preceded the departure of longtime general manager Benny Smith.











