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  • Family Values, but not for “Modern Family”: Response to anti-LGBT adoption bill in Tennessee

    When he ran for Governor in 2018, now Governor Bill Lee was the only Republican candidate to put his position on civil rights for LGBT people on his website, making it clear that among other things he believed that marriage should be between a man and a woman. The same article, however, also quoted Lee…

  • College Basketball Game Ends In Brawl, Suspension

    The final seconds on the clock wound down on what had been a one-sided dominating performance by Kansas on Tuesday night. The Jayhawks, ranked No. 3 in this week’s Associated Press poll, were dribbling out the clock on a 22-point win over rival Kansas State. As sophomore Silvio De Sousa dribbled in the waning seconds,…

  • Holiday Events in Knoxville and Gatlinburg

    The holiday season is just around the corner. This holiday season we are almost overwhelmed with all of the holiday-themed fun going on. Knoxville and Gatlinburg have announced the schedules for their Christmas event. It’s time to celebrate!   Lights over Gatlinburg “Lights Over Gatlinburg” will run from Nov.27 to Jan. 31 at Gatlinburg Skylift…

  • What are Twitter Users Thankful for this November?

    As the sun sets on another semester here at the University of Tennessee, the holiday season provides an opportunity for introspection and consideration of all the things bad and good. It is Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States during the last Thursday of the month and has a long, interesting history. But the purpose…

  • We’re Here. We’re Queer. We Live in Sevier: Responses to Institutionalized Homophobia in Sevier County

    Sevier County, Tennessee is known for many things. First, it is recognized as the birthplace of and genesis for the career of Dolly Parton. It is also known for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and for being a major tourist attraction. But it will also now be known as home to Warren Hurst.  …

  • National Adoption Day

    National Adoption Day is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Events are held all over the country to celebrate this holiday. Moreover, the communities and courts also make efforts to find the right families for children in the foster care system. This event is focused on raising awareness of children in foster care waiting…

  • International Men’s Day

    Many social media users encouraged men to be expressive and talk about their mental health issues on IMD. Photos from @FredTJoseph via Twitter. November 19 was International Men’s Day, which celebrates “the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities,” according to their website. Even more so, the day provides global discussions…

  • The Garth Brooks Stadium tour in Knoxville

    Garth Brooks performs in Neyland Stadium Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.   https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/11/16/garth-brooks-pictures-neyland-stadium-concert-knoxville/4182802002/ On November 16th Garth Brooks hold a concert in Knoxville, Tenn., as part of his ongoing 2019 Stadium Tour. This stadium tour will see Brooks performing in 10-12 stadiums each year over the course of three years. This country superstar has set to perform…

  • Room For One More?: Trump May Join the Impeachment Table

    This week public hearings began in what is an extraordinary moment in American history. For just the fourth time since the ratification of the constitution, the President of the United States finds himself in the middle of a formal impeachment inquiry which could ultimately result in him being just the third president impeached by the…

  • DisneyPlus: Merging the Past, Present and Future of Walt Disney

    DisneyPlus features fan favorites from the Marvel Comic Universe, Star Wars and old Disney Channel shows to original content. Photo from Disney Plus. A new contender has entered the streaming boxing ring. The Walt Disney Company launched its much anticipated Disney+ (also spelled DisneyPlus) streaming service Nov. 12. The new streaming service is now in…