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VIProfile: Ryan Morrow

When Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel voiced interest in bringing back a mounted patrol unit to the area after an absence of 70 years, Captain Ryan Morrow spoke up immediately with, “I’m your guy. Please let me do it.” An avid horseperson all his life, Morrow grew up backpacking in the Smokies and bought his first horse 30 years ago, making him a natural fit for the role.
5/5/2026

Latest Issue 5 2026

5/5/2026

Editors Letter

Spring has officially arrived in East Tennessee, and as the days grow longer, April offers an invitation to step outside and take part in the many events that make this time of year so special. This season always feels like a reset for me.
4/6/2026

The East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC) has announced Ellie Kittrell as its new Executive Director

A forward-thinking strategic leader with a track record of building inclusive systems and community-driven initiatives, Kittrell brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role.
4/6/2026

Summit Medical Group announces partnership with Knoxville Pediatric Associates

Summit Medical Group (SMG) announced that Knoxville Pediatric Associates (KPA) will officially join the organization this spring, continuing to strengthen Summit’s pediatric services and expanding its reach across the region.
4/6/2026

Johnson Architecture appoints Jeff Williamson, Daryl Johnson to new roles

Johnson Architecture has named principal architect and partner Jeff Williamson president of the full-service architecture and interior design firm located in South Knoxville. Daryl Johnson, who has led the company since its founding in 1994, will continue to serve the firm and its clients as founding partner and creative director.
4/6/2026

VIProfile: Clarence Swearengen

In May 2005, Clarence Swearengen was in a very low place. He had been through a divorce two years earlier, and his father’s health was declining. He knew that he was about to lose his job coaching at his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, with Buzz Peterson.
4/6/2026

The Eugenia Williams House Reclaimed

The Eugenia Williams House behind the brick wall on Lyons View Pike is a mystery no more. The elusive home has been hidden and sat empty and derelict for decades. Brief glimpses through the front gate have only afforded a quick glance at a boarded-up mansion.
4/6/2026

Latest Issue 4 2026

4/6/2026

2026 Media Kit

3/10/2026

Editors Letter

As we turn the page to March, we can feel that Spring is right around the corner. This season signals movement on the calendar, in our neighborhoods and especially in the real estate market. That makes it the perfect time for our annual real estate issue, where we feature some of the top agents serving clients across our community
3/5/2026

Drybar Opens First East Tennessee Location in Knoxville’s Turkey Creek

Drybar has officially opened its first East Tennessee location in Knoxville’s Turkey Creek Shopping Center. The new salon marked its debut with a Galentine’s Day grand opening event hosted by franchise owners Steve and Sarah Uhls. 
3/5/2026

Providing Smiles and Dignity: Volunteer Ministry Center Announces New Mutually Beneficial Partnership with LMU Dental Program

VMC’s longstanding community Dental Clinic, powered by local dentists, professional dental students and volunteers, is expanding services through new clinical internships. The clinic’s goal is to provide dental care and treatment to the homeless and low income of Knox County while also providing important clinical experience to further the education and future careers of LMU dental students.
3/5/2026

62nd ANNUAL TALAHI PLANT SALE to take place Saturday, April 11th

Held annually since 1964, the Talahi Plant Sale is a collaborative event between the Knoxville Garden Club and the Garden Study Club. The two garden clubs use the proceeds from the annual plant sale to fund philanthropic grants for Knoxville area projects such as Blount Mansion, Ijams Nature Center and the Knoxville Botanical Gardens. The theme of this year's sale is “Dig a Little, Grow a Lot”.
3/5/2026

VIProfile: Brian Salesky

Meet Brian Salesky. He’s currently the Executive and Artistic Director of Amadeus Concert Ensemble, former Executive and Artistic Director of Knoxville Opera, and has conducted musical events around the world. He can also trace his love of opera to a precise experience as an eight-year-old boy. 
3/5/2026