by design | Feb 17, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment The Greater Knoxville Community Wood Utilization Group is seeking community input. Local tree companies generate a large amount of wood “waste” that often ends up in landfills but could be reused for other purposes. Are...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly The year was 1969, and the venue was Neyland Stadium/Shields-Watkins Field. The game matched Tennessee and Vanderbilt in the season finale. Tennessee won 40-27, with the Vols annexing a second SEC title in the past three years. Losses to Mississippi...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Hunter Ensley has given Tennessee fans memories that will last a lifetime. His performance in the 2024 College World Series made him a hero to Volunteer supporters and ensured that the cheers would greet him every time he’s recognized at an event on the...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Duncan
By John Duncan Jr. A few months ago, my wife, Vickie, and I were walking across the UT campus headed toward the Clarence Brown Theater to attend a play. I had checked my phone several times, both on the days before the play and the day of the play, to make sure our...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson By the time you read this, I will be back from a short Caribbean escape from the cold and snow of winter. And given the complexity of composing an essay on my iPhone and sending it electronically from sketchy locations, I decided to republish my...
