Alums Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $130 million to the University of Tennessee — the largest gift in the institution’s history — to support academics.
‘Roots’ and Beyond
School board members discuss pushing for changes to the state’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act, and the public weighs in on book bans.
‘Roots’ Returns to School Libraries
Superintendent Jon Rysewyk says banning the book ‘weighed heavily on me.’ But the law that led to the removal remains.
A Twilight Paddle
Ijams Nature Center outing allows paddlers to observe eagles and otters and other wildlife from kayaks on the Tennessee River.
School Board Backs Budget
The school system’s $717 million spending plan would provide raises for all employees, but cut teaching positions.
Meandering Along Soak Ash Creek
Discovering wonders with nature’s caretakers in the Greenbrier area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Creating ‘Trashterpieces’
In a new exhibit, part of a UT research project, artists transform discarded dorm items into works of art.
Birding on Sharp’s Ridge
Technology has revolutionized birdwatching, but our columnist is reminded that just going out in nature to look and listen has its rewards.
UTK’s Vaulting Ambition
Chancellor Donde Plowman wants the university to become a top-10 public research institution, but more faculty, facilities and funding are needed.
Powell School Rezoning Passes
School board member Katherine Bike cast the deciding vote on KCS’s plan to address overcrowding at Powell Elementary School.