With an average of 30,000 visitors every year, Knoxville’s Fanboy Expo returned this year after previous COVID-19 limitations, hosting many celebrity and comic professional guests.
It’s 7:30 a.m. and Claire Dodson is already online perusing the internet for news stories for her Teen Vogue daily culture lineup. By 8:30 a.m., she has a list of stories prepared for the day.
Kim Kardashian West at the 2021 Met Gala
Halloween is a time to dress up and have fun, but it’s not an excuse to appropriate any culture. In fact, there are never excuses for cultural appropriation.
Whether you’re a Knoxville native or brand new to town, there is no shortage of places around the city to snap a picture worthy of Instagram. From Tennessee legends to Knoxville landmarks, each mural captures a different side of the city’s unique culture.
Nothing can compare to the atmosphere of a college campus on game day. The tailgates, excitement and school spirit are something you can’t understand until you’ve experienced it. And in that experience, there is a strong desire to participate — regardless of your age or affiliation. What’s a…
UT senior Kayla Matlock has owned and operated Kay Kouture Co., a women’s fashion boutique that specializes in eyewear and swimsuits, since last year.
October: the month filled with pumpkin patches, apple picking, fall scented candles and, most importantly, Halloween. It’s the holiday where it is acceptable for children to fill pillow cases to the brim with candy and adults to embrace their youthful side.
Thrift shopping is like searching for buried treasure -- you’re not sure where it is, what it looks like or how long it will take you to find it. But, millennials on Instagram have made finding thrifted gems as easy as scrolling through your feed, and they’re making serious doubloons.
The winter season is dwindling and spring is right around the corner, so here are a few spring and summer “must haves” for your wardrobe for this upcoming season. These items pair well with things you might already have in your closet and can bring more diversity to your outfits this spring season.
Spring is right around the corner, which means spring fashion additions are about to become a staple in any fashionable wardrobe. Here are some thrifty shops around Knoxville where you can find fashionable, trendy clothing on a college student’s budget, as well as find some interesting vinta…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means there’s plenty of fun events to get you and your loved ones into the holiday spirit. If you missed the 36th annual Fantasy of Trees, there’s plenty more where that came from.
Beardsley Community Farm aims to fight food insecurity and provide education through their community gardens.
Family business needs to stay out of the family drama, or is it the other way around?
It is that time of the year again. The air is getting cold and Christmas lights can be seen all over the city.
On the most recent episode of “Saturday Night Live,” which aired on Nov. 20, a photo of Ayres Hall was used in a graphic as the hosts of the “Weekend Update” segment parodied a controversy surrounding a professor at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia.
Although not bad, this series has solidified the fact that nothing can compare to the original “Cowboy Bebop,” even when a live action show with the same name rolls into town.
Looking for ways to step up your shopping game this Christmas? Well, look no further.
Cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner can be extremely taxing, especially in the weeks preceding finals.
Only Adele can make an album about decadent, messy and beautiful divorce.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
If your childhood was anything like mine, you probably woke up early each Thanksgiving and waited in anticipation as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the staple holiday tradition, and it will return as magical as ever.
Jameson Rodgers played to a crowd of country fans at the Mill and Mine Friday, Nov. 19.
Sometimes, it might be best to leave the past behind us.
On Friday, Nov. 12, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that limits the authority that schools, health agencies and businesses have over COVID-19 restrictions. The bill will be implemented immediately.
On Tuesday night, Cheryl Brown Henderson, daughter of Rev. Oliver Brown, appellant in the 1954 Brown v. The Board of Education Supreme Court case which ended legal racial segregation in public schools, spoke before an audience at the Student Union.
If you drive a car on campus, you most likely shed a tear every time you see your gas light come on. The universal dread we feel is a result of increased traveling and an ongoing supply shortage, which have caused gas prices to continue reaching highs across the country.
Like most girls born between 1990 and 2005, I grew up falling asleep to the sounds of Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” and “Speak Now” albums playing on my boombox. I was a Swiftie through and through until she released the single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” in 2012, and began her tra…
The transportive power of childhood and the woods can help us get through anything, especially with a parental figure by our side.
With a new store, the Donut Theory continues to provide Knoxville with gluten-free donuts.
According to Feeding America, 12.3% of households in Knox County experienced food insecurity pre-pandemic, and the rate is projected to rise to 13.3% through 2021. With supply-chain issues raising prices on groceries, many in the community are struggling to afford food, let alone all the fan…
In March of this year, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed some disturbing issues taking place in the royal family that caused them to officially remove themselves from royal life. There were conversations in the palace about the color of their baby’s skin and Markle was denied mental he…
Ramen is a traditional Japanese noodle soup consisting of wheat noodles and either a meat or fish-based broth. Common toppings for this soup include chashu pork, flavored egg, menma or nori seaweed.
Where specialty cocktails meet gemstones, Bernadette’s Crystal Gardens radiates positive vibrations within Market Square’s bar scene.
Sometimes, a gigantic, monstrously sized red dog is all you need to make waves in New York.
Euphoric Cheese Shop co-owners Amy Burritt and Cheri Intveld didn’t originally plan to have careers surrounding cheese. Though Burritt’s family had their own cheese shop called South Slope Cheese Co in Asheville, North Carolina, she and Intveld felt that having their own cheese shop in Knoxv…
On Oct. 28, a group of students came together to raise money for a local non-profit organization, Two Bikes. Originally a class project, the students’ campaign, Bikes For A Better Knox, quickly bloomed into much more. In just two weeks, the group has already raised nearly $900 to donate to t…
For over 20 years, “Cowboy Bebop” has built a legacy that has captivated audiences, new and old, and will continue to live on for eons. Now, it’s getting a live-action revival.
The University of Tennessee’s systemwide “Everywhere You Look, UT” campaign seeks to raise awareness of a simple fact — it is impossible to find any place in the state of Tennessee that has not been impacted by UT.
Everyone’s favorite serial killer, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), returns to kill again in Showtime’s new 10-episode miniseries, “Dexter: New Blood.” The revival is set nearly 10 years after the finale of the original series, “Dexter,” and its first episode did not disappoint.
The Eternals don’t quite stick the landing in a valiant effort to establish a story that took a millennium to unfold.
UT’s Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center recently launched a program intended to assist Austin-East Magnet High School seniors with their essays for college applications.
Featuring 11 local restaurants and a full bar, Knoxville’s first food hall, Marble City Market, opened today.
Mexican restaurants make up a decent portion of Knoxville’s restaurant scene. They fit right alongside some of Knoxville’s best restaurants, with plenty of variety no matter which part of town you’re in.
Logan Marshall-Green
With an average of 30,000 visitors every year, Knoxville’s Fanboy Expo returned this year after previous COVID-19 limitations, hosting many celebrity and comic professional guests.
It’s 7:30 a.m. and Claire Dodson is already online perusing the internet for news stories for her Teen Vogue daily culture lineup. By 8:30 a.m., she has a list of stories prepared for the day.
It’s getting colder, but that doesn’t mean there will be a shortage of events to keep you on your feet! With the holidays just around the corner, Knoxville’s event scene is bursting with shows, concerts, parades and street markets to properly get you in the festive spirit.
Moving into a new space with a bookstore, The Bottom has served Knoxville’s Black community for a year, and they plan to keep growing.
Initially, Wes Anderson planned for his 10th feature film “The French Dispatch” to premiere in July of 2020. Almost a year and a half later, it’s finally here and is far from a disappointment.
In order to see the horror, you must make your way downtown.
Nashville might be the more well-known celebrity hometown here in Tennessee, but that doesn’t mean East Tennessee doesn’t have its share of the rich and famous.
“LP!” is the latest album from rapper JPEGMAFIA. It follows his 2019 album “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” and is his fourth album overall. Interestingly, there are two versions of the album.
In a question and answer session with contributor Kaitlyn Pilcher, UT senior Paityn Webb spoke about tarot card readings, her lifelong experience with tarot, how the process works and how these readings can shine a light.
Kim Kardashian West at the 2021 Met Gala
The only thing dying tonight is my enthusiasm for the sequel.
Getting a costume ready for Halloween is fun, but perhaps the most entertaining holiday activity is preparing a costume for your pet. Over the past few years, dogs and cats in Halloween costumes have been wildly popular. In fact, even UT engages with the trend as they hosted their annual “Ho…
From classics, to thrillers, to horror movies, here is a list of the best scary movies and TV shows to binge watch this spooky season. Most can be watched through streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.
A good playlist is crucial for any party, especially when it comes to a Halloween party.
