Makayla Graham, 9, of Clinton, enjoys an ice cream during a game between the Tennessee Smokies and Montgomery Biscuits at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tenn.
Jim Froula poses for a photo at his home in Farragut, Tennessee on Thursday, April 2, 2020. After a trip to South America in early March, Froula fell ill to COVID-19 upon returning home. Now fully recovered and in good heath, he wants to make known the seriousness of novel coronavirus.
Melissa Eimers wears a locket of her daughter Hannah Eimers' senior portrait from 2015 around her neck. Hannah was killed in 2016 when her car struck a guardrail that did not properly react when hit, instead impaling her car. The faulty guardrails have been tied to at least 10 deaths across five states, as of 2017. The Eimers have worked to introduce legislature that would require checks and balances for how guardrails are tested and implemented.
Rick Staples, former Tennessee House Representative, poses for a portrait at Fountain City Park in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. After many years in politics, Staples said he looks forward to taking a break and going back to everyday life.
Grandmothers Kitchen has been in business 27 years but has never experienced a wildfire like the one that started March 30. Owner Mary Lou Shinlever said a prayer as the Hatcher Mountain/Indigo Lane wildfire began breaking out, just as she did in 2016, believing God has the power to intervene and to continue providing customers.
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, Knox News Sportsperson of the Year, poses for a portrait in front of the College World Series marker in right field, which now lists its 2021 participation, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Richard Stika, bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville, poses for a portrait in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Knoxville. Bishop Stika's stance on the New York abortion law got him national attention when he tweeted saying the state’s governor should be excommunicated.
Dr. Teresa Tyson, President and CEO of the Health Wagon, poses for a portrait in her office at the Health Wagon Smiddy Clinic in Wise, Va. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Bob Benning poses for a photo at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Benning and a group formed within the church pushing for the state legislature to eliminate the statute of limitations on felony child sex abuse crimes in the state. The recent wave of the Catholic clergy sex abuse crisis was a catalyst for their creation, but they are focused on helping all children and holding all entities accountable.
Program Director Gene Thomas speaks into the microphone in his booth at the WJBE 99.7 radio station offices in Five Points in Knoxville. WJBE is the city’s only Black-owned radio station and was founded by singer James Brown in the 1960’s.
Callister Vernon poses for a portrait holding a memorial photograph of loved ones in her home in Knoxville, Tenn. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Vernon lost her mother, father and older brother to COVID-19 last July in the space of two weeks.
Austin-East High School students pose for a portrait together at their prom. This photo was taken with a Hoya Star Six filter to create a star effect.
Patti Smith unwinds at the end of a long day with a glass of wine and reading a book on her Kindle in her Commerce Building condo on the 100 Block of Gay Street in Knoxville. Smith is the longest resident living on Gay Street.
Beal Bourne II, funeral director at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary at 2823 MLK Jr. Ave. in East Knoxville. The Black-owned business is also the oldest listed business still in operation within the city. It is the only business that survived urban removal in the 1960's.
Kim Beard stands in her backyard near where she was bit by a tick at her home in Greenback, Tenn. Beard suffers from Alpha Gal, a tick-borne disease which prevents her from consuming meat without breaking out in hives, welts and excessive itching. Recovery from the disease could take anywhere from two to four years.
Katherine and Logan Higgins pose for a photo in front of their future Jacks of Knoxville shop at 133c South Gay Street in Knoxville. The shop will have a strong focus on selling arts and crafts made by local makers.
Poll worker Josephine Jones poses for a portrait in her full protective gear including smock, facemask and face shield during early voting at The Love Kitchen on MLK Drive in Knoxville, Tenn.
Clifford Darnell, of Greenville, takes in the scenes of the Greene County Fair at the County Fairgrounds in Greeneville, Tennessee. Darnell was visiting the fair with his four grandchildren and planned to eat a cheeseburger while enjoying the sights.