As the Big Ears Festival pulls the plug and UT moves classes online, researchers explain what they know about the rapidly spreading coronavirus — and what they don’t.
COVID-19 Spreads to East Tennessee
With no cases confirmed in Knox County, UT suspends travel and prepares for online instruction, while the Health Department monitors the situation.
Anticipating Action
As the coronavirus arrives in Tennessee, officials implement response plans, impose travel restrictions and take other precautions.
Plowman’s Start
The new chancellor of the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville campus has had a busy first semester. We sat down to talk about it.
Taking the Reins
Newly arrived UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman finds a warm welcome and a long to-do list.
UT Picks Plowman
The next chancellor of UT Knoxville has experience navigating public university complexities, here and elsewhere.