A Twilight Paddle

Paddling photo.

Ijams Nature Center outing allows paddlers to observe eagles and otters and other wildlife from kayaks on the Tennessee River.

School Board Backs Budget

Jon Rysewyk photo

The school system’s $717 million spending plan would provide raises for all employees, but cut teaching positions.

Birding on Sharp’s Ridge

Cardinal photo

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

UTK-AAU chart.

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

Katherine Bike photo.

School board member Katherine Bike cast the deciding vote on KCS’s plan to address overcrowding at Powell Elementary School.

A Revised School Rezoning Plan

Powell area school-rezoning map.

Amid parental opposition, school board members are conflicted over administrators’ refined school-rezoning proposal for the Powell community.

Scrambling to Buzzard’s Roost

Maggie and Caesar photo..

A ‘thigh-burning’ climb, elusive landmarks and a beagle mix named Caesar on a trek in Cherokee National Forest near Hartford.