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We are proud to present our writers, illustrators, and photographers. These are members of your community, lovers of the arts, and all things Knoxville. They share their passions, insights, and talents with our readers. Do you have something you’d like to contribute?

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Rev. George Doebler

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April Thomas

April Thomas is a Knoxville based photographer and entrepreneur.…

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Sara Pugh

Sara Pugh is a quantum biochemist, functional neurologist and…

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Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith is a member of Cityview's core staff, focusing on…

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Susan Alexander

Susan Alexander is a freelance writer and editor, voracious…

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N. Brooks Clark

Brooks Clark has written for Cityview since 2000, when he traced…

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Gary Wade

Former Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade is a die-hard…

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George Korda

George Korda is a longtime news media political analyst and the…

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Robert Pryor, Sr.

If you have a question about the history of Knoxville or an…

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Emily Stevens

When she isn't writing and editing, Emily Stevens can be found…

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Bruce Fox

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Keith Norris

Keith is a former editor of Cityview.

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Phil Newman

Phil Newman is a Farragut High alum and UT-Knoxville journalism…

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John Quillen

John is a self-described orophile whose mountain addiction has…

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Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony is one of the hosts of The Marc and Kim Show on Star…

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Mary Leidig

Mary Leidig is a former newspaper journalist, now a marketing and…

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Carolyn Evans

A news, feature, website, grant proposal, technical, and magazine…

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Chris Blue

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Drew Hamilton

Drew is a former Editor of Cityview.

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Hannah Overton

When she isn’t working as Visual Coordinator for Young-Williams…

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Karen Clark

Karen gained her appreciation for timeless style as a buyer…

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Jon Hersey

Jon Hersey is assistant editor for The Objective Standard and…

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Angelique Medow

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Isaiah Woodruff

Isaiah is a former Assistant Editor at Cityview.

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Matthew McGarry

Matt cut his writing teeth at NY ad agencies selling colas,…

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Oana Harrison

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Chrissy Keuper

Chrissy Keuper spent more than a decade in radio journalism and…

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Anna Kemmer

Anna is a 2022 Cityview intern, finishing her final semester in…

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Jacob Rouser

With a passion for arts, music, craft beer, and good food, Jacob…

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Peter McCarville

Peter McCarville is a writer and musician living in Nashville,…

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Al Lesar

After 32 years with the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, writing about…

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K. Diahn Oakley

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Ashley Barnes

As a senior at UT, Ashley spends most of her time focusing on her…

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Rachel Holbrook

Born and raised in rural East Tennessee, Rachel has a passion for…

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Richard Sparks

Rick Sparks spent his childhood raising and caring for a…

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Rev. George Doebler

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Gerald Witt

Gerald Witt is a journalist living in downtown Knoxville. He's…

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Glenn Jacobs

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Jessica Focht

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Caitlin McLawhorn

By day, Caitlin is a copywriter at a local independent…

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Carlos Reveiz

Carlos Reveiz shoots sports photography in the East Tennessee…

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Bill Foster

In addition to running a full-time photography business,…

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Sara Pugh

Sara Pugh is a quantum biochemist, functional neurologist and…

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Sam Slaughter

Sam Slaughter is the Spirits Editor for The Manual. His work has…

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John Alunni

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Frank Venable

Frank Venable is an avid outdoorsman and contributor of Cityview…

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Stuart Holland

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John Little

John Little is a pediatric otolaryngologist and longtime…

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Heather Duncan

An award-winning reporter with extensive experience covering the…

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Zach Weinzetl

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David Butler

David Butler joined the Knoxville Museum of Art as executive…

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Dan Fleser

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Rebecca Bauer

An avid runner and aspiring researcher, Rebecca Bauer spends her…

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Jonathan Nicolosi

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Chris Freeman

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Julie Blaylock

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the perfect…

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Ellen DeVoe

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Hannah LaPrise

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Molly Wagers

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Hallerin Hilton Hill

A Renaissance Communicator who moves people with ideas over the…

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April Thomas

April Thomas is a Knoxville based photographer and entrepreneur.…

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Corey Singletary

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Douglas McDaniel

Doug is a five-time author and the writer/director of three…

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Camile Watson

Camille is a Knoxville-based health coach, educator, speaker, and…

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Anne White

Anne is the owner of the Boyd Harvey House in the Choto region of…

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Bruce McCamish

Bruce McCamish is a seasoned photographer in Knoxville,…

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Illustrators

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Alexei C.

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R. Daniel Proctor

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Danny Wilson

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Photographers

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Hobe Brunson

From the shores of Paris Island to the sidelines of a Tennessee…

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Bill Foster

In addition to running a full-time photography business,…

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Jim Martin

Jim is the former Director of Video Production for Cityview TV.

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Bryan Allen

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Cody Walters

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Alexis Greene

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Tassi Williams

Tassi Williams is fell in love with photography while pregnant…

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Mitchell Bain

Mitchell Bain is a Maryville/Knoxville based photographer…

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Carlos Reveiz

Carlos Reveiz shoots sports photography in the East Tennessee…

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Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith is a member of Cityview's core staff, focusing on…

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