William D. Carnes, an 1842 graduate of East Tennessee University (UT’s predecessor), was UT president from 1858 to 1860. EducationNotable AlumniUniversity President 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail You may also like Putting Up Murals, Breaking Down Walls for Women Volunteer Commitment A Conversation about Diversity and Antiracism A Love Letter to Black Appalachia Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.