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People stroll through Market Square in Knoxville. July 16, 2026.
Outdoor drinking program in Market Square this summer
Cassidy Gaspard, Summer Staff Writer

Knoxville has approved a program allowing residents and visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages in designated areas around Market Square and Covenant Health Park. This summer will serve as an introductory test run for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) program, which will allow "patrons...

Tegan Kuhns (21) celebrates after a pitch in a game against Texas at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Friday, May 8, 2026.
Tennessee baseball’s Tegan Kuhns selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft
Theo Colli, Senior Staff Writer
UTCVM researcher micro-injects double-stranded RNA into the body of a tick.
Crawling with innovation
Logan West, Summer Staff Writer
Ursus String Camp members perform.
UT Music holds fifth annual Ursus String Music Camp
Celia Angel, Summer Staff Writer
Will Haas (42) pitches in a game against Texas at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Sunday, May 10, 2026.
‘Why am I trying to be someone that I’m not?’: Tennessee baseball’s Will Haas reflects on injury recovery
Connor Whitney, Contributor
Courtesy of the UT Office of Flagship Communities. Students at the Vol Ready Academy participate in a college fair on the UT campus, June 4, 2026.
Youth conferences keep campus alive during the summer
Logan West, Summer Staff Writer
News
People stroll through Market Square in Knoxville. July 16, 2026.
Outdoor drinking program in Market Square this summer
Cassidy Gaspard, Summer Staff Writer • July 16, 2026

Knoxville has approved a program allowing residents and visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages in designated areas around Market Square and Covenant Health Park. This summer will serve as an introductory test run for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment...

UTCVM researcher micro-injects double-stranded RNA into the body of a tick.
Crawling with innovation
Logan West, Summer Staff Writer
Ursus String Camp members perform.
UT Music holds fifth annual Ursus String Music Camp
Celia Angel, Summer Staff Writer
Courtesy of the UT Office of Flagship Communities. Students at the Vol Ready Academy participate in a college fair on the UT campus, June 4, 2026.
Youth conferences keep campus alive during the summer
Logan West, Summer Staff Writer
Courtesy of the University of Tennessee. University of Tennessee Board of Trustees meet at UT Southern Campus for annual meeting, June 30, 2026.
UT Board of Trustees approves 90-hour undergraduate degrees for high-demand fields
Logan West, Summer Staff Writer
Sports
Tegan Kuhns (21) celebrates after a pitch in a game against Texas at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Friday, May 8, 2026.
Tennessee baseball’s Tegan Kuhns selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft
Theo Colli, Senior Staff Writer • July 11, 2026

Since 2022, Tennessee baseball has seen at least one player selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. ​ This marks now five straight seasons after right-handed pitcher Tegan Kuhns was selected on Saturday afternoon by the St. Louis Cardinals with...

Will Haas (42) pitches in a game against Texas at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Sunday, May 10, 2026.
‘Why am I trying to be someone that I’m not?’: Tennessee baseball’s Will Haas reflects on injury recovery
Connor Whitney, Contributor
Tennessee's Liam Doyle (12) and Auburn's Bristol Carter (5) are separated by the home plate umpire after Doyle tags out Carter at home plate during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Former Tennessee baseball players Liam Doyle, Gavin Kilen named to MLB All-Star Futures Game
Anna Reiffer, Contributor
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) talks to Nate Ament (10) during an NCAA Tournament game against Michigan at United Center. Sunday, March 29, 2026.
3 Tennessee basketball players drafted in 2026 NBA Draft
Theo Colli, Senior Staff Writer
Tennessee softball huddles during a game against Texas in the Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Monday, June 1, 2026.
Tennessee softball shut out, loses doubleheader to Texas in WCWS semifinals to end season
Tyler Edmands, Staff Writer
Opinion
The structural integrity of our favorite foods has been compromised by preservatives. But how bad are they, really?
Opinion: Why isn’t my ice cream melting?
Claire Thatcher, Staff Writer • May 11, 2026

We’ve all seen the video of the Chick-fil-A sandwich that doesn’t mold. After months left on the kitchen counter, it looks just as...

Since the boom of popularity of Noah Kahan’s "Stick Season" in 2022, he has quickly become one of the most well-loved artists today. Following his recent release of "The Great Divide," it’s become apparent that his time in the spotlight is far from over. However, for many people, something about Kahan resonates differently from other mainstream artists.
Opinion: A look into what makes Noah Kahan so universally loved — especially for college students
Flannery Lemmonds, Contributor • May 11, 2026

If you’ve been online in the past week, I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about Noah Kahan’s new album: "The Great Divide." This much-anticipated...

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People stroll through Market Square in Knoxville. July 16, 2026.

Outdoor drinking program in Market Square this summer

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Since the boom of popularity of Noah Kahan’s "Stick Season" in 2022, he has quickly become one of the most well-loved artists today. Following his recent release of "The Great Divide," it’s become apparent that his time in the spotlight is far from over. However, for many people, something about Kahan resonates differently from other mainstream artists.

Opinion: A look into what makes Noah Kahan so universally loved — especially for college students

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Tegan Kuhns (21) celebrates after a pitch in a game against Texas at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Friday, May 8, 2026.

Tennessee baseball's Tegan Kuhns selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft

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Tamar Shirinian at her home in Knoxville in the fall of 2025.

Board of trustees approves $1.9M settlement with Shirinian over Charlie Kirk comment

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UTCVM researcher micro-injects double-stranded RNA into the body of a tick.

Crawling with innovation

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UT student arrested at BYX Fraternity House on 4 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor

UT student arrested at BYX Fraternity House on 4 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor

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Daily Beacon obtains body cam footage of Herrmann’s arrest

Daily Beacon obtains body cam footage of Herrmann’s arrest

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Courtesy of the University of Tennessee. University of Tennessee Board of Trustees meet at UT Southern Campus for annual meeting, June 30, 2026.

UT Board of Trustees approves 90-hour undergraduate degrees for high-demand fields

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Courtesy of the UT Office of Flagship Communities. Students at the Vol Ready Academy participate in a college fair on the UT campus, June 4, 2026.

Youth conferences keep campus alive during the summer

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Aubrey, Alannah, Kelcy and Gabby Leach gather for a Tennessee softball game.

Better together: Gabby, Alannah Leach continuing family roots with Tennessee softball

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A celebratory firework explodes midair.
Local ways to celebrate 250 years of America
Kiersten Collins, Summer Staff Writer • June 27, 2026

The United States of America is turning 250 years old this upcoming Fourth of July, and Knoxville will be filled with many ways to celebrate....

A bumblebee lands on a purple coneflower in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building native plant rooftop garden.
5 fun ways to celebrate National Pollinator Week
Logan West, Contributor
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