Arts and Culture

Arts & Culture stories by TNJN journalists.

Mardi Growl 2020 benefits Young-Williams Animal Center

Amber Scruggs March 9, 2020

The 13th annual Mardi Growl festival took place in Downtown Knoxville on March 7. Dogs and their owners crowded the streets to participate in the activities and have some fun in the sun.

OPINION: “Emma.” is worth screening

Loren Provins March 9, 2020

Autumn de Wilde's "Emma." has been released in theaters.

Knoxville Monologues: The inclusivity of our exploration

Sonya Giaimo Mack March 2, 2020

Students, staff, faculty and the Knoxville community come together to discuss current social issues.

Black History Month: Recognizing Carter G. Woodson

Sean Poston February 29, 2020

The history behind Black History Month is one that some people might not know about. To celebrate Black History Month, the UT chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Iota Beta, uses Instagram to recognize notable African American figures.

Joy Williams visits UT

Amelia Riley February 26, 2020

Joy Williams reads pieces from the humorous, yet contemplative, "Ninety-Nine Stories of God" as part of the Creative Writing Series at UT. These events aim to instill confidence in writers.

UT Social Media Week: Learning how to navigate a world of misinformation, disinformation

Amber Scruggs February 20, 2020

UT dives into its ninth annual Social Media Week with a panelist discussion on misinformation and disinformation on social media.

State of the University Address highlights future changes for UT

Amelia Riley February 15, 2020

Randy Boyd's address tackles topics such as student debt, increasing research labs, and the opioid epidemic. He hopes to make UT more involved in state affairs and student well being.

The Valentine Gnome is one of many DIY gnomes dwelling in East Tennessee

Ashley Depew February 14, 2020

This crafter takes a different angle on Valentine's Day gifts. Her out-of-the-ordinary gnomes are personalized, which makes for interesting gifts year-round.