Tennessee is home to 22 species of frogs and 58 species of salamanders, and you can read all about them and other amphibians in The Amphibians of Tennessee, an extensive guide edited by UT alumni Matthew Niemiller and R. Graham Reynolds. Both earned their doctorates from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UT Knoxville. The book, available from UT Press, contains 287 color photos and nearly 100 maps. For more information, visit www.amphibiansoftn.com.
Follow the Trail
UT Knoxville alumnus Bob Richards helped build Tennessee’s trail legacy while a growing outdoor recreation economy creates new opportunities for future park professionals.
Ready…Set…Read
This summer reading list features books by UT alumni and former faculty, offering readers Tennessee history, scientific partnership and a charming Southern romance.
The Bacon Eaters
UTC historian Mark Johnson explores how a humble food became a window into U.S. culture, labor, health and identity.
