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When she isn't writing and editing, Emily Stevens can be found adding to her never-ending bucket list–she hopes to visit all of the U.S. National Parks.

Around Town

Festivals

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Knoxville is waking up from its winter slumber and festival season is upon us. To kick off the spring, Shamrock Fest will be held on March 15-16 in Market Square. Staying true to the St. Patrick’s Day theme, there will be authentic Irish…
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Dining Guide

Coffee Shops

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According to a study by Harvard University, 54% of Americans drink coffee daily at an average of 3 cups per day. Hailing as one of the most widely consumed beverages, there is certainly more than one way coffee can be prepared. From…
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Features

The Power of Positivity

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Emily Andzulis becomes the first female Titan Interview by: Cait McMahan | Story by: Emily Stevens Photography by: Bryan Allen One minute she’s bopping her head to Drake, the next she’s swaying her hips to Tennessee Whiskey. If you ask…
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Arts

Donald McCorkle

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A master of many art forms, artist Donald McCorkle is currently exploring a new medium. With no formal training, McCorkle began painting, drawing, and sculpting at an early age and is currently perfecting his craft of 3D…
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The Great Experiment

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Honor and Excellence is the hallmark of TCDE Story by: Emily Stevens Nearly 40 years ago, Dr. Dorothy Floyd had a revolutionary idea of creating a dance company entirely made up of children. Thus, she founded the Tennessee Children’s…
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Arts

Lily Allen

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Farragut Intermediate School art teacher Lily Allen says she has never met a student that isn’t excited to be in art class. She works with third, fourth, and fifth graders—while keeping up with her own art as well. Allen says her…
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Violins of Hope

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Strings of the Holocaust The “Violins of Hope” is a new exhibition at UT’s Downtown Gallery featuring restored violins that were played by Jewish musicians during The Holocaust. The collection of over 50 violins was created and…
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Matthew Cummings

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Glass sculpture artist Matthew Cummings, owner of Pretentious Glass Company, has found that it is much more rewarding to get your art into the hands of many rather than few. “After drinking a little too much one day, because that’s when…
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