Arts

It’s been 50 years since the first time Vol fans heard the sweet sounds of “Rocky Top” in Neyland Stadium.

Former Lady Vol swimmer and adaptive fashion designer Mary Cayten Brakefield (’20) is set to launch a line of women’s clothing that makes dressing independently a reality for those with disabilities.

What started as a lab experience for students in the Department of Broadcasting has been rockin’ Knoxville and giving UT students hands-on experience for four decades.

Throughout his 34-year career at UT, the late Charlie Brakebill raised money to help make a difference on campus. Perhaps no gift he secured did more than one in 1967 from Hollywood director and UT alumnus Clarence Brown.

A current student remembers Bill Larsen, retired professor of English and cinema studies who passed away on September 7, 2021.

At UT, Ann Marie Pace (’11) took the first steps to discovering her voice and her identity. She’s focusing that experience into writing and directing films to help young people feel seen and heard.

She’s been nominated for an Oscar and won an Emmy for her work telling the hard stories of her Appalachian home. Now, filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon is planting roots at UT to help young storytellers find their own voices.

Volunteers bear the torch that lights the way for others. This passion to lead and serve is evident in the ways Vols roll up their sleeves and work to make our Appalachian home the best it can be.

On the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, a Tennessee mural project is giving an all-woman roster of artists a canvas to freely express themselves—and inspiring a new generation of girls.

Scholar and sociologist Enkeshi El-Amin (’19) creates a welcoming space for Black makers in Knoxville and builds bridges for the good of her adopted community.