Knoxville Photos

Photos by Amy Smotherman Burgess

  • UT Sustainability Manager Gordie Bennett, left, presents an award for outstanding environmental leader to undergraduate Maria Rosales, during Earth Day celebrations at Circle Park on the University of Tennessee campus on Friday, April 20, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Earth Day celebrations at Circle Park on the University of Tennessee campus on Friday, April 20, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Water bottles were passed out in support of Earth Day celebrations at Circle Park on the University of Tennessee campus on Friday, April 20, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • A trash art entry titled 'Smoky' by Lee Schaber using cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum, plastic bottles and milk cartons was on display during Earth Day celebrations at Circle Park on the University of Tennessee campus on Friday. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Students Jordan Norton, left, and Brian Conlon prepare veggie burgers during Earth Day celebrations at Circle Park on the University of Tennessee campus on Friday. The Earth Day event was planned and executed by Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville (SPEAK). (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • UT quarterbacks, left to right, Justin Worley, Tyler Bray and Nathan Peterman throw passes before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT head coach Derek Dooley observes players beside tailback Jaron Toney before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT tailback Devrin Young makes a catch before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT cornerbacks coach Derrick Ansley directs players before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT tight end Mychal Rivera makes a catch before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT players stretch before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri directs players before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT wide receiver Vincent Dallas makes a catch before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • UT quarterbacks Justin Worley, left, and Tyler Bray throw passes before the first scrimmage of the spring at Neyland Stadium on Friday, April 6, 2012.
  • Soapstone creations by Fountain City artist Cody Swaggerty. Swaggerty creates skateboards, guitars, and soapstone on Tuesday, March 21, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • A skateboard design by Fountain City artist Cody Swaggerty. Swaggerty creates skateboards, guitars, and soapstone on Tuesday, March 21, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Fountain City artist Cody Swaggerty creates skateboards, guitars, and soapstone on Tuesday, March 21, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • A skateboard design by Fountain City artist Cody Swaggerty. Swaggerty creates skateboards, guitars, and soapstone on Tuesday, March 21, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Lisa Ling talks about the influences in her journalism career, which got its start in Knoxville.
  • Five year-old Koby Hittman and his father, Mike Hittman of Powell check out attractions during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tony Cagley, left, of Claxton and his 11 month-old grandson Wyatt Cagley view the animatronic stegosaurus during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Jennifer Thompson, left, of Knoxville poses with her three week-old daughter Addisyn Zimmerman during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Children dig for replica fossils during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Nine year-old Austin Dills on Clinton gets his face painted during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Ashley Spurling of Vonore poses for a picture during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Fifteen month-old Benton Diddle of Knoxville checks out an animatronic stegosaurus during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Kelsey Schweikert paints the face of three year-old Beau Wise during the 'Discover the Dinosaurs' event at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The attraction features over 60 replicas of dinosaurs, including animatronics, games and rides. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Volunteers carry a support beam as construction continues on a new home in West Knoxville that is being built for the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" reality show on Saturday. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Volunteer Michael Arwood, who is deaf, uses an interpreter to tell about his experience working on the house for 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.' Arwood signed up to be a painter, but ended up doing a variety of tasks, including helping to carry 700-pound glass doors through the construction site. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Volunteers work on the roof of a new home being built for Daniel and Mandy Watson as part of the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show on Saturday. The Watson family, who are currently vacationing in Florida, will see their new home on Jan. 17. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteer Michael Arwood, who is deaf, uses an interpreter to tell about his experience working on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers carry a support beam as construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers Megan Varner, left, and Sara Haque carry materials on the construction site as work continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers carry a support beam as construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers take photos of the bus recognized as part of the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show, during the first day of taping in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Six year-old Ava Watson walks with designer Paul DiMeo during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Watson is one of three children in the family who's home was chosen to be made over for the show. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knoxville mayor Madeline Rogero visited the set during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson family home which was chosen to be rebuilt for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Designer Paul DiMeo, right, talks with homeowner Daniel Watson, standing with him, as they survey Watson's home during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Executive producer George Verschoor gives an interview during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Actress Jenny McCarthy, center, prepares for taping during the first day of filming for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Designers Paul DiMeo and Tracy Hutson leave the Watson's home during the first day of filming for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Daniel Watson hugs his son Silas outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson family home which was chosen to be rebuilt for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Actress Jenny McCarthy, center, leaves the Watson's home after the first day of filming for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson Family, front left to right, Ava, Mandy, Silas and Daniel, give interviews to the media outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)