Trustees unanimously endorsed Randy Boyd’s intent to complete what he has termed the university system’s greatest decade.
Weekly Watch: June 24-30, 2024
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Philanthropists to Fund Housing
For the first time, private donors will help the city subsidize affordable housing projects.
Progress Toward the First Pitch
With less than a year to opening day of the 2025 baseball season, work is about 60 percent complete on the stadium east of the Old City.
2024 Preview: Education
For Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee, the new year brings some familiar challenges.
2023 Revue: University of Tennessee
UT-Knoxville has seen enrollment growth and is embarking on a construction spree, but diversity efforts are lagging behind.
Power Poll: UT Transitions
Survey respondents were predominantly supportive of UT’s enrollment goals and approving of using public-private partnerships for campus projects.
New Deal for New Dorms
UT Trustees sign off on a $240.4 million project to be built via the state’s first higher-ed public-private student housing partnership.
Bridgehead Established
In preparation for development, KCDC has purchased property for the southern end of the proposed pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River.
Reservations Accepted
UT trustees have given the state’s top high school graduates guaranteed spots at all campuses as part of an effort to increase access.









