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.

UT trustees have given the state’s top high school graduates guaranteed spots at all campuses as part of an effort to increase access.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

The global IT and business consulting firm plans to employ 300 people at its downtown offices within three years.

A Gallup survey shows large majorities of students, faculty and staff are comfortable expressing opinions on campuses.

UT-Knoxville trails its peer institutions in minority student enrollment as the Supreme Court ends affirmative action nationwide.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

The governor’s amended budget includes $20 million for the pedestrian span in Knoxville, but more funding sources are needed to move forward.

Knoxville’s federal grant application for pedestrian bridge funding emphasizes linking an underserved area with the rest of the city.