Ayres Hall

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Probably the most recognizable building on campus, Ayres Hall is an integral part of the University of Tennessee history. Named after UT’s 12th president, Brown Ayres, its commemorative plaque was …

Free Ride

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A distinct downtown icon, the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) trollies make a lasting impression. There are three trolley routes and like the one in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, there is no …

All Hail the SnowBow!

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

A rainbow that appears during a snow event is known colloquially as a SnowBow.
On the flank of Grandfather Mountain in an unusual April snow a week ago, an equally unusual …

The Great North American Eclipse

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

A total “Solar Eclipse” greeted those who travelled to the Path of Totality that encompassed a narrow band in the United States from Texas to Maine on the afternoon of …

Moon beam

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

The sun has received constant coverage with the recent solar eclipse “burned” into our minds with tens of thousands traveling cross country to see its minutes of glory. Don’t forget, …

Art in Public Places to add four sculptures

Shannon HerronOur Town Arts

The Dogwood Arts outdoor sculpture program, Art in Public Places, is set to expand this spring with four new sculpture placements in South Knoxville and Maryville.
The first sculpture will be …

Dan Lawson had a pretty place

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

We think of Cades Cove as a remote, solitary place. But there was once a buzz of activity in the community, much of it at the Lawson place.
Dan Lawson is …

Sunrise or sunset? Your call

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

A landscape photographer’s philosophy is to find the best outdoor lighting possible to reflect the beauty of a given scene.
While broad daylight hours can afford a beautiful vision – like …