Arts and Culture

Arts & Culture stories by TNJN journalists.

Top 5 craziest moments at the 2015 Video Music Awards

Taylor Owens August 31, 2015

The Video Music Awards are known for being one of the craziest award shows on...

Grammy nominated singer makes surprise appearance at student ministry kick-off

Ashley Sharp August 27, 2015

Nashville native, former Knoxville resident and Grammy nominated singer, Dave Barnes, surprised students at The...

Cultural Attractions Committee welcomes SNL comedian

Sam Maneri August 27, 2015

Live from Knoxville, Tenn., it’s Colin Jost! The Cultural Attractions Committee (CAC) welcomed Jost, co-head writer...

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UT Cinema Club to explore cult classics this semester

Taylor Owens August 21, 2015

The UT Cinema Club is known for showing unique indie films throughout the semester. In...

TNJN Spotlight: Cocoa Moon owner helps community

Kordell Young April 28, 2015

Javier Lopez has always wanted to be a successful business owner. It was his life’s dream and passion. His wish would be fulfilled one day when he became the owner of the restaurant Cocoa Moon.

Nashville band brings rock to Volapalooza 2015

Taylor Owens April 28, 2015

Students came to celebrate the last day of classes on April 24 at Volapalooza 2015. They came to hear performances from Bad Suns, Cold War Kids and Lupe Fiasco, but they got a special treat when a relatively unknown Nashville band took the stage.