Scrutinizing Nonprofits

Jenny Holden photo

Two commissioners want more detailed financial reporting from entities receiving county funding, but others are skeptical that it’s needed.

Commission OKs Budget

Glenn Jacobs photo

Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.

Repelling Invaders

Invasive Species Photo

Volunteers work to control invasive species such as Japanese knotweed and bush honeysuckle in Knoxville’s parks.

‘It Was a Huge Gap’

Photo of a small kitchen table for making and rolling biscuits at Mabry-Hazen House

The antebellum Mabry-Hazen House offers Juneteenth tours that tell the fragmentary stories of the home’s Black inhabitants.

Preservation for the Future

Historic Westwood Photo

Under new leadership and with an expanding mission, Knox Heritage is entering a time of ‘change and transformation.’

Inflation Impact

As price increases hit their highest levels in 40 years, Knoxville’s private and public sectors alike scramble to keep pace.

‘Practice What We Preach’

United Way and Alliance logos

Two pillars of the local nonprofit world merge, as the Alliance for Better Nonprofits joins United Way of Greater Knoxville.

Maintaining the Mission

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Hit by rising demand and evaporating funding, nonprofit agencies across Knoxville are digging deep and innovating to continue their services.

Reaching Through the Noise

Kids play at The Muse Knoxville.

With the Big Give, United Way of Greater Knoxville aims to tame the chaos of Giving Tuesday — and bring in some new donors, too.