From Mexican food to BBQ to waffles, UT’s graduates are keeping Knoxville fed with these six food concepts. Of course, Knoxville’s food scene wouldn’t be complete without successful food trucks, beloved by Knoxvillians and UT students alike.
The month of May is full of a variety of events for the Knoxville community to enjoy. Knoxville is known for its lively music, markets and nature scene, among many other things. With the weather warming up after a long winter, there are many fun-filled events taking place outdoors for attend…
If you hear about a business called “Fierce Cultures,” you might immediately picture a company that works to address office culture or a nonprofit organization that works on cultural awareness. But, Knoxville’s new business Fierce Cultures actually sells pickled and fermented foods that are …
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza is hosting a new pop-up restaurant called Terra for their first pop-up, on May 2.
The annual Dogwood Arts Festival returned this weekend at World’s Fair Park for three days, full of artwork and music from the Knoxville community and beyond.
For the Knoxville Cheese Festival’s experts, cheese is not a food, it's a lifestyle that they eagerly want to share with members of the community. The 2022 Knoxville Cheese Festival will take place from Thursday, April 21 to Saturday, April 23 at the TAPestry Event Space and Barrelhouse by G…
Eat My Granola! is a local business here in Knoxville that specializes in all-natural granola.
Last week, the Starbucks on Merchants Drive voted to unionize their store, making Knoxville home to the first unionized location of the coffee chain in the South.
As a gathering space, CommonPlace provides coffee, community and company in South Knoxville.
Every so often, climate activists come to campus to hand out flyers from the California-based Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) which detail how, by switching to a vegan diet, one person could save 219,000 gallons of water, 1,533 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and the lives of a…
For those who are unsure of where to get their next meal, food4VOLS provides free, ready to heat and eat meals at the Big Orange Pantry.
The leading faces of the Knoxville History Project (KHP) , Jack Neely and Paul James, were present at the East Tennessee Historical Society on Wednesday to discuss their recent title, “Downtown Knoxville.” Published by Arcadia Publishing, the book is one of the latest in a long-established s…
As time progresses, laws continue to change and national and state governments adapt to new situations. Some of these laws fall under the radar, however, and continue to exist, despite being outdated in modern society.
Tennessee’s rich pioneer heritage has paved the way for a plethora of interesting and sometimes downright bizarre attractions that are both educational while also being entertaining.
It can be hard to fight the stereotypes that are placed on you, especially when you are literally the big bad wolf.
On April 21, UT’s chapter of Turning Point USA hosted right-wing political commentator Tomi Lahren in Dabney-Buehler Hall, despite attempts from left-leaning students to hamper the event’s success.
With a legacy of acting, the concept of Nicolas Cage playing Nicolas Cage in a movie seems absurd. It could potentially be a career-ender if everything goes wrong. But that’s not the case here, as Nicolas Cage continues to prove that he’s still one of the most versatile actors in the game.
The annual Dogwood Arts Festival returned this weekend at World’s Fair Park for three days, full of artwork and music from the Knoxville community and beyond.
Every year, the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship opens the door for thousands of students in Tennessee to attend college affordably by directing proceeds from the state lottery to public institutions of higher learning.
As the threads of fate unravel, a revenge tale for the gods unfolds.
There are millions of people across the United States tuning into sports events each day. These high-profile sports include football, basketball, soccer and many more. In recent years, viewers have been able to add a new element of anticipation to their viewing experience through sports betting.
In 1973, the state of Oregon decriminalized cannabis — also known as marijuana — signifying the beginning of a fight for total legalization throughout the United States. Many states, following this action, began to decriminalize marijuana, and this has ultimately led to its legalization in m…
On Dec. 31, 2021, the local Knoxville Planned Parenthood suffered major damages after a confirmed arsonist attack. They had just gone through some new renovations at the time of the attack.
Crime and investigative movies have a surprisingly large presence within film.
The University of Tennessee has various means to communicate with the campus community regarding dangerous situations and interruptions with daily operations. UT Alert is known as the emergency notification system used on campus to announce situations that may occur.
On April 8, Gov. Bill Lee signed into law a bill meant to protect students and employees of public institutions of higher education from being penalized for “refusal to support, believe, endorse, embrace, confess, act upon or otherwise assent to one or more divisive concepts,” according to t…
UT’s campus, as well as the surrounding area, has suffered an onslaught of car burglaries, vehicle thefts and theft of vehicle parts this past semester. According to multiple UTPD 60 day crime log reports, there have been 26 incidents of burglary or theft involving a vehicle between Feb. 2 a…
Socializing as a college student can be a great way to relax and meet others. However, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the college-party atmosphere safely. 11% of women and 6% of men have fallen victim to drink spiking, and this number continues to grow each year.
According to alarms.org, Knoxville is one of the 10 least safe cities in Tennessee, with crime rates comparable to Chattanooga and Kingsport.
In 2019, UT began allowing alcohol sales in Neyland Stadium. This past fall, they announced that student events can allow alcohol after undergoing an approval process. Still though, the campus remains mostly “dry” as alcohol is strictly prohibited in residence halls.
Stalking is a very serious issue that affects approximately 7.5 million people each year in the United States, according to the Stalking Resource Center. College students are at the highest risk of stalking and are overall under-informed about what stalking is and how often it actually happe…
For the Knoxville Cheese Festival’s experts, cheese is not a food, it's a lifestyle that they eagerly want to share with members of the community. The 2022 Knoxville Cheese Festival will take place from Thursday, April 21 to Saturday, April 23 at the TAPestry Event Space and Barrelhouse by G…
As restrictions lessen, and become nonexistent in some cases, it is important to stay informed and aware about COVID-19 at UT, in Knoxville and in Tennessee. Here are some recent updates on the COVID statuses as such.
Eat My Granola! is a local business here in Knoxville that specializes in all-natural granola.
Last week, the Starbucks on Merchants Drive voted to unionize their store, making Knoxville home to the first unionized location of the coffee chain in the South.
In 2020, the business Honeymouth opened a storefront in the Old City, amongst small businesses that have recently boomed like Oli Bea and Two Bikes. Honeymouth is a woman-owned and operated business selling handcrafted leather goods.
Like an emergency vehicle barreling down the highway, Michael Bay has crashed his way back into theaters.
This past Friday, April 8, I was fortunate enough to watch Sir Elton John for the second time in my life and in my own backyard at Thompson-Bowling Arena. Not only that, but this is the last tour before he calls it a career. The performance was one that I will never forget, and the clear con…
The UT Sexual Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee organization (SEAT) kicked off the 2022 Sex Week on April 4. Over the course of the week, SEAT sponsored multiple informative events leading up to their zestful main event of the week yet: the drag show.
Sharon Couch, a senior learning consultant and business partner at UT, received her PhD in sport psychology in March, becoming the first Black woman to ever receive the degree.
Words cannot begin to describe the audio and visual aura that emits from every moment of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” but let’s try anyway.
Relay for Life is an event that is held each spring on campus by the student organization VOLS Against Cancer in partnership with the American Cancer Society. The relay this year will take place Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m, in the Student Union Plaza.
As a gathering space, CommonPlace provides coffee, community and company in South Knoxville.
I want to begin this review by immediately apologizing for using a tired, old, dead and terrible Knuckles meme as the headline.
With the start of April, Earth Day is fast approaching — a day created to bring awareness to environmental protection, sustainability and humankind’s impact on the planet. While UTK has several programs dedicated to sustainability, other universities in the SEC are environmentally conscious …
As the weather warms up in Knoxville and the flowers begin blooming around campus, pollinators are bound to follow. Here are just a few local pollinators you can find in Knoxville along with a handful of ideas about how you can help these critters do their jobs.
Each year, Earth Day inspires people to become involved in sustainability initiatives, but these inspirations can be quickly lost as the day ends and celebrations cease. Behind the scenes, however, student organizations such as Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville (SPEAK) are…
Following its one year anniversary on March 27, KnoxFill continues its work to bring sustainability and zero-waste resources to Knoxville.
Every so often, climate activists come to campus to hand out flyers from the California-based Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) which detail how, by switching to a vegan diet, one person could save 219,000 gallons of water, 1,533 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and the lives of a…
For those who are unsure of where to get their next meal, food4VOLS provides free, ready to heat and eat meals at the Big Orange Pantry.
On Wednesday, March 30, fires erupted across the Hatcher Mountain area, causing massive destruction and evacuations of more than 100 buildings in the area.
In the past few years, there has been an increase in demand for bubble tea, also known as boba, in the United States. Bubble tea is a tea-based beverage that contains many chewy tapioca balls (boba) at the bottom of the drink. This drink originated in Taiwan, becoming quite popular on social…
Since 2009, Knoxville’s Big Ears Festival has attracted music fans of all ages and backgrounds, who come to see the wide variety of performances that the festival has to offer. The festival, however, was put on hold in 2020 as a result of COVID-19.
Started in 2017, Mother’s Daughter Bread is a company here in Knoxville that specializes in baking fresh, homemade sourdough.
There aren’t enough Batman or vampire jokes to salvage dredging through a bad film about Dracula’s edgy nephew.
As days grow longer and the sun becomes warmer during the transition into spring, April is the perfect time to get outside and experience nature. For Knoxville residents, there is a multitude of opportunities throughout the month to get involved and meet new people within the community.
The X factor can make or break a film.
With the appearance of a regular house, Landing House welcomes everyone to enjoy their Asian fusion cuisine.
As life keeps moving forward, one of the only things that we can do is to keep walking in an effort to keep up while taking a moment to reflect on ourselves.
Knoxville is home to many local businesses, including local brewers and brewing companies. The shared love of craft beer in the community has led to high demand for these local breweries, and there are many options available for those searching for new and innovative beers.
Even though viewership consistently declines, the Academy Awards remain an interesting ceremony about some of the best films of each year.
