Chancellor Donde Plowman wants the university to become a top-10 public research institution, but more faculty, facilities and funding are needed.
Business Roundup: December 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s businesses.
Farm-to-Table Vol Burgers
UT Dining offers university-raised beef for hamburgers served at the newly opened Cumberland Food Hall and other locations.
UT Trustees Approve Maplehurst Deal
Residents will remain in place as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville develops a long-term plan for the 6.5-acre enclave between campus and downtown.
Weekly Watch: June 30-July 6, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Building Up Mussels
A new initiative by Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful aims to bolster the population of freshwater mussels in area waterways.
Business Roundup: March 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s business community.
Training Reinforcements
UT, Pellissippi and South College have added programs to bolster a healthcare workforce depleted during the pandemic.
Business Roundup: February 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s business community.
‘Beloved Community’
Knoxvillians gather at UT to address concerns and challenges facing African Americans locally in honor of MLK’s Legacy.