Exit Strategy

Pilot Light photo.

Pilot Light founder Jason Boardman will bow out at the end of 2025. What will that mean for the future of the idiosyncratic Old City music venue?

A Musical Mission

Laurel Theater photo.

Jubilee Community Arts preserves Appalachian folkways through performances, workshops and other programs at the Laurel Theater.

Knox Heritage at 50

Bijou Theatre Photo.

The area’s premier historic preservation group is celebrating past successes while adapting to new challenges.

Living in the Present

Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory photo

How Alzheimer’s Tennessee helps people diagnosed with dementia live with the disease.

Staging Success

Knoxville Children's Theatre photo

Knoxville Children’s Theatre nurtures teamwork, confidence, and love of the arts.

Walking the Talk

Girl Talk Inc. photo

Girl Talk Inc., which provides mentoring and other support services for girls in Knoxville, plans to build a dedicated facility for its programs.

Building from the Ground Up

Appalachian Equality Chorus photo.

Amid a leadership change, the Appalachian Community Fund continues to support groups fighting for justice throughout the region.

Expanded Reach

The back of a young boy crawling into a basket full of toys

Facing a surge in need, ChildHelp has dramatically boosted the therapeutic side of its work with abused children.