The Honey Badger’s rhododendron primer

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

The rhododendrons are finally blooming, but what variety am I viewing? (Pronouncing all these genres of blooms is as much fun as viewing them.)
The first rhodo photos of the year …

Rusty Rails

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

SoKno, hipster jargon for South Knoxville, is the hot spot these days!
With rapid area growth, the opening of Kern’s Food Hall, an array of new restaurants and retailers, it is …

Honey Badger and the Fiery Gizzard

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

On the Cumberland Plateau just outside of Tracy City, Tennessee, the trailhead for the Fiery Gizzard Trail is found. The trail has been rated in the USA Top 25 by …

Ayres Hall

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Probably the most recognizable building on campus, Ayres Hall is an integral part of the University of Tennessee history. Named after UT’s 12th president, Brown Ayres, its commemorative plaque was …

Free Ride

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A distinct downtown icon, the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) trollies make a lasting impression. There are three trolley routes and like the one in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, there is no …

All Hail the SnowBow!

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

A rainbow that appears during a snow event is known colloquially as a SnowBow.
On the flank of Grandfather Mountain in an unusual April snow a week ago, an equally unusual …