Yesterday evening, Knoxvillians peacefully requested that the Knox County Schools not reopen as planned and risk increased infection rates.

Just a year after her last album was released, Taylor Swift spent her time in quarantine writing her eighth studio album, “folklore,” released on Friday. Swift didn’t announce the album until the day of its release, just hours before its midnight debut.

Despite possible production slowing due to COVID-19, artists have continued to release new music. From singles to EPs to albums, here’s what’s happening in music this week.

In April, the mural of beloved East Tennessee star Dolly Parton, located in Strong Alley in downtown Knoxville, was defaced. The singer’s face was tarnished with a wad of black spray paint over her lips.

Biceps may hog the spotlight, but developed biceps are useless without equally developed triceps.

The third studio album from Quinn XCII, “A Letter To My Younger Self,” explores the past and the present in Quinn XCII’s signature mix of various genres, namely electronic pop and hip-hop.

Willie Nelson is a name that speaks for itself. A prominent artist in the country genre, Nelson’s music incorporates different styles of music, including pop and rock & roll, making him a household name over the decades of his career.

If you haven’t noticed, the world is pretty crazy right now. Between the pandemic, police brutality and a general feeling of uncertainty, many have been looking for an escape through entertainment. After months of searching, I believe that I’ve found the perfect show to help you destress and…

The human body is a complex construction. Every muscle and bone has an important purpose. Despite this, many workout routines boil muscles down to overly simple movements.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Knox County Board of Health held a meeting to address the rise of positive COVID-19 cases in Knox County and the benchmarks necessary to care for the public.

“My Spy” is yet another film that lost its theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a few months in limbo, it was unceremoniously dropped onto Amazon Prime. Even though family comedies aren’t typically my genre of choice, two years of seeing the film’s trailer wore me down and I de…

Released on June 26, “Here For Now” is the debut studio album by Louis The Child, an electronic production duo.

I’m a huge fan of the Olympics. In particular, I’ve always loved watching the ice skating and gymnastics portions. There has always been something special about those two sports for me. They’ve captured my love and attention since I was probably eight years old. I can’t remember ever — not —…

Fat’s a word with stigma around it. Ad campaigns encourage us to eat less fat and become healthier as a result. “Eat fat, get fat,” as they say.

Released on June 19, John Legend’s newest album “Bigger Love” departs somewhat from his slow jazz sound characteristic of his earlier albums.

A lot can happen while working out. You may lose your squatting form at the wrong time and pop a joint. You may tear your muscles the wrong way. You may crash and fall off your bike. Maybe it has nothing to do with exercise and you just had some rotten luck.

We are now halfway through the month of June, which means we’re right in the middle of Pride Month. In celebration of the LGBTQ+ community this year, here is a list of some of the best queer documentaries you can stream on Netflix right now.

Although the pandemic has threatened to slow the releases of various musicians, these artists haven’t missed a beat. As always, it’s important to highlight and recognize the creative triumphs of black artists in the music industry. Here’s the newest music from black artists.

Motivation is essential for fitness. If you lack motivation, you’ll be hard-pressed to make essential lifestyle changes.

So, you’ve discovered the most effective exercises, found the most nutritious foods and finally got in the mood to work out. Now, are you ready to do those exercises, eat that food and maintain that motivation consistently throughout your entire life?

During these trying times, many have acted as good Samaritans, sewing masks and donating money to those who have lost their jobs. However, others have been less generous, behaving even more sinister than usual.

At a time when companionship has been challenging to come by for some, people have been turning to animal shelters to fill that void.

KNOXVILLE,Tenn. -- For students attending college, either at two-year or four-year institutions, rising tuition rates and a lack of affordable housing options play a key factor for those struggling with housing security. 

“Rising High,” one of Netflix’s newest films, premiered last week. It’s a story of rise and fall, as the protagonist is forced to face his mistakes amidst pressure from the government.  

Understandably, it’s difficult to picture a summer indoors. We all hope to be out of quarantine by the time summer comes around, but at this point, there’s still a lot of uncertainty. 

I remember when I was in middle school, me and my friends talked endlessly about one game: “Fallout 3.” We were fascinated by the world and gameplay, the dark human and inventive vision of post-nuclear Washington D.C. I also remember very distinctly of us dreaming up our ideal “Fallout” game…

After this prolonged period of remote learning, you’re probably missing the college atmosphere.

Monday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will not extend Tennessee’s Safer at Home order and that businesses could begin phased reopening as early as next week.

The newest chapter of the “Naruto” sequel, “Boruto,” just released, coming out of Shueisha’s “V Jump” magazine. And chapter 45, despite lacking the intense action that has made the last few months of “Boruto” so exciting for readers, brings an equal amount of thrill and intrigue in the form …

Across Tennessee, people took to the streets in major cities on Sunday afternoon to protest Governor Bill Lee’s stay-at-home orders and the closure of many local businesses.