Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s businesses.
Pitch Impressions
Players offer their initial opinions on the turf developed by UT and Michigan State researchers for the stadiums hosting World Cup matches.
A ‘Transformative Investment’
Alums Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $130 million to the University of Tennessee — the largest gift in the institution’s history — to support academics.
Creating ‘Trashterpieces’
In a new exhibit, part of a UT research project, artists transform discarded dorm items into works of art.
UTK’s Vaulting Ambition
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.