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VIP At Work: Axle Logistics

When visitors walk into the new headquarters of Axle Logistics, they are stepping into more than an office building. The space was designed to reflect the company’s culture, support its employees and signal the future of a fast-growing Knoxville business. 
6/9/2026

Latest Issue 6-7 2026

6/8/2026

Editors Letter

Life at home has felt especially full lately. Two young boys set the pace of my days, and by the time evening rolls around, energy is often in short supply. Most evenings, I can be found rocking on my front porch watching the neighborhood kids take over my front yard.
5/5/2026

Heart Walk 2026 Campaign Launches with Leadership Breakfast

The American Heart Association kicked off its 2026 Heart Walk campaign with the annual Executive Leadership Breakfast on Tuesday April 21 at Bridgewater Place. Around 200 local executive leaders attended the event, which was focused on opportunities to increase employee health and well-being through the Heart Walk
5/5/2026

United Way of Greater Knoxville launches 2026 Spring Volunteer Guide

“Volunteering is woven into the fabric of our community, and spring is one of the busiest times for our nonprofit partners,” said Chrystal Armstrong Brown, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville.” 
5/5/2026

Yardley Flats Named Multifamily Development of the Year, Delivering “Front-Row Living” in Knoxville’s Old City

Yardley Flats, a newly delivered residential community in Knoxville’s vibrant Old City, has been recognized as Multifamily Development of the Year (2026), by CoStar Group underscoring its role in shaping one of the city’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving districts. 
5/5/2026

The Taylor Family’s Norris Lake Retreat

Realtor Andrea Dubois had been put on notice by Lynn and Mark Taylor that the family of six may be in the market for a lake house in addition to their full-time home in Knoxville. Two years ago, she came across a gem and let Mark know it was available. 
5/5/2026

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