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The Scene
UTC rowers skim across the Tennessee River. From left, Karoline Bonastia, Nathaniel Haley, Steven Sanford and Ethan Hitchcock. Photo By Angela Foster University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Scenes from Chattanooga and Martin

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Click each image below to view larger in your web browser: Continue reading Scenes from Chattanooga and Martin

Campus News
Roland Hayes Concert Hall

Fine Arts Center Reopens After Four Years of Renovations

The 456-seat Roland Hayes Concert Hall and the 256- seat Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre are finished, and performances are returning. Continue reading Fine Arts Center Reopens After Four Years of Renovations

Feature
Ellie and Drew Holcomb

The Troubadour and the Songstress

Music weaves throughout this UT Knoxville couple’s story of a friendship turned to love. Continue reading The Troubadour and the Songstress

Feature
Hands playing the piano

A Musical Revolution

A UTC alumna uses music to change health care. Continue reading A Musical Revolution

Feature
Featured photo: Left, Cornelius Smith Jr. (Frederick Douglass) in American Prophet, which ran July 15-Aug. 28 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. Photo By Margot Sschulman

Whispering Truth

A UT Martin and UT College of Law graduate stood on the wings of a stage this summer to witness the words of Fredrick Douglass come to life and years of work fulfilled. Continue reading Whispering Truth

Feature
Left to right: Darryl Jones, James Ragain, Ron Staples (seated), Mark Anderson, Vernon Pennington, Kyle Fagala, Tim Lanier (seated right front)

A Different Drummer

UTHSC’s dental faculty can often be found behind the mic, the guitar and the keyboards as The Dentones. Continue reading A Different Drummer

Editor's Message
Editor's Message Featured Image

In The Fall 2022 Issue

Through shivers of delight to weeping through wretchedness, the arts can create connections between people who may have very little else in common. Continue reading In The Fall 2022 Issue

President's Desk
UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver and UT President Randy Boyd are photographed in front of the “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural in Sharon. Since 2019, the University of Tennessee has been painting canvases across the state to remind passersby of UT’s presence in all 95 counties. To find mural locations or to nominate a space, visit https://everywhere.tennessee.edu/murals/. Photo By Sam Thomas

Art Imitates Life

The arts and humanities enrich our lives while providing the foundations on which we stand. Continue reading Art Imitates Life

The Scene
UT Knoxville students create furniture in the Art and Architecture Building. Photo By Steven Bridges University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Scenes from Knoxville and Martin

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Scenes from Knoxville and Martin

By the Numbers
Arts in Tennessee

Arts In Tennessee

The arts make an impact in Tennessee. Continue reading Arts In Tennessee

Creative Works
Expressions of Art on UT Campuses photo collage

Expressions of Art on UT Campuses

A collection of photos showing UT Students across UT campuses performing and participating in various art forms. Continue reading Expressions of Art on UT Campuses

Association News
UTC marching band

Making Beautiful Music

Band members from across the UT System found it life changing and now they help change others’ lives. Continue reading Making Beautiful Music

The Scene

Snorkeling for Science

The Scene showcases photography from UT’s campuses and institutes. Continue reading Snorkeling for Science

Feature
Abby Murphy points her left toe, instructing a row of dance students behind her

Staying ‘En Pointe’

Arts programs, including dance, are known to increase attendance rates and test scores, encourage critical thinking and boost creative writing skills—and for good reason. Continue reading Staying ‘En Pointe’

Campus News
packed room in the UTC Guerry Center

UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

Chancellor Steve Angle celebrated the university’s anniversaries, achievements and success before a standing-room only crowd in September. Continue reading UTC Chancellor Notes 50-Year Milestone With UT System

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