Knoxville is filled with small, meaningful places that capture the city’s personality in ways most travel guides miss. These sites reflect the charm of local culture, neighborhood creativity, and the slower pace that gives Knoxville its appeal. This guide highlights some of the best hidden gems in Knoxville that residents love and newcomers often overlook. […]

Vertical farming has been gaining momentum across East Tennessee, with Knoxville emerging as an unexpected hub of experimentation. While the region has long been associated with traditional agriculture, a growing number of small-scale hydroponic and indoor farms are working to redefine how the city grows leafy greens. But as the images shared above show, even […]

Knoxville, Tennessee is known for its vibrant culture, outdoor spaces, and strong community identity—but beneath that surface lies a growing crisis: expanding food deserts and worsening food injustice. The issue is not new, but recent economic shifts and lingering inequalities have turned food access into one of Knoxville’s most urgent challenges. According to the USDA […]

The Tennessee River—one of the most biodiverse waterways in the United States and a defining feature of Knoxville’s landscape—is facing increasing ecological strain. Recent studies from the Tennessee RiverLine, University of Tennessee researchers, and the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute have all highlighted a troubling reality: pollution levels are rising, microplastics are accumulating, and Knoxville sits […]

Let’s stop using soft words for a harsh process. When people from wealthy areas “discover” a poorer region, we call it “development” or “revitalization.” But I’m starting to call it what it feels like: Domestic Colonization. It’s a pattern, and it’s a destructive one. Once you see the playbook, you can’t unsee it. First, the […]