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Public service is at the core of our mission, strengthening our connections and grounding us in our purpose: serving Tennesseans. The Winter Issue cover showcases a bustling town of tiny figures in public service roles—just like the stories inside. Stay tuned for its release!

Our Tennessee Winter Issue is here! 🧑‍⚕️👮🧑‍🏫 From classrooms to clinics, public service takes many forms. The Winter Issue of Our Tennessee highlights the impact of public service across Tennessee communities and beyond. Read the full issue: bit.ly/3A3v90r

When in Tennessee, this is the read you need ☺️

During an early October afternoon, Tess Frear sits in her office at Helping Mama Knoxville’s (HMK) 6,500-square-foot warehouse on the city’s western edge. By the following day, she must coordinate the delivery of more than 30 pallets of items. Read more: bit.ly/3Cwa5kI

It was his community service work outside of UTC that directed Mateo Jimenez toward a specific passion: broadband access—or high-speed internet connection—for underserved communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4aPiw7b

“Do you feel like you’ve given to your country as much as your country has given to you?” That was the question posed to lauded Vol quarterback Heath Shuler not long after he retired from the NFL in 1999. 🔗 bit.ly/3XKZiKG

A cup of coffee, long gone cold, sits alone in a kitchen. Public officials are in constant motion amid the frenzy and weariness of crisis response. Read more about government officials' response to the flood damage in Cocke and Unicoi counties: bit.ly/3XMwMIx.

Across the country and in Tennessee, Terri Finkel, M.D., Ph.D., is working to ensure infants and children born with life-threatening genetic disorders can have a chance for a happy ending, too. Read more about her impacts: bit.ly/4ipIAJ1

As CEO of Giles County Chamber of Commerce, Jessie Parker’s helping small businesses and entrepreneurs set up shop through workshops with a grant from USDA secured by UTS. 🔗 bit.ly/43NIjeq

“If you want to serve the people of Tennessee, there is no better place than UT. Public service is at the heart of what makes us a dynamic force for good across our great state,” UT System President Randy Boyd says. Read his full letter: bit.ly/4iM1yta

A close bond with an aunt and uncle who owned a flower shop set Amy Elder Gammel (UTM ’01, ’03) on a path to nearly 20 years as a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Read “Blossoms of Hope:” bit.ly/4hqTBbP

MTAS was established in 1949 to assist city governments across Tennessee. As populations increased, so did the complexity and cost of providing essential services. Now a part of IPS, MTAS continues to serve Tennessee communities. 🔗 bit.ly/4hsxO3p

He's living our dreams of being on the cover of Our Tennessee 🤭 🤭 🤭 Check out the 2024 Winter Issue: bit.ly/3FFfR4v

The people of Our Tennessee are brainstorming for the spring issue, and it's shaping up to be something exciting! Can you guess the theme? Drop your predictions in the comments below!

The Spring 2025 issue focuses on Entrepreneurship 📖🧑‍💼🛄 “When we invest in entrepreneurial education, we equip our students and faculty with the tools they need to create, lead and transform the world around them,” says UT System President Randy Boyd Randy Boyd. Read the issue on Monday!

Our Tennessee Spring Issue is here! 💼👩‍💼🛍️ Explore how entrepreneurs from the UT System are making a big impact in local communities, building businesses that pave the way for a brighter future for all of Tennessee. Check out the full issue: bit.ly/3A3v90r

🎬 Our Tennessee is now home to inspiring short docu-features! 🎬 Discover the heartwarming story of Debbie Reynolds, a house call veterinarian in Martin. Her journey blends holistic care with a deep love for animals. Watch her story now: bit.ly/42KczVw

Bob Kesling authored "The Last Word". “Thank you for listening all these years. It has been an honor and a blessing for me to represent you, our university and our state during the Vol Network broadcasts for the past 26 years,” he says. 🔗 bit.ly/44xpexE

Access to proper mental health resources can change the course of a child’s life. In many rural schools, access to these resources is limited. Amanda Hardin and her team developed the Rural Assessment and Intervention Library System to bridge this gap. 🔗 bit.ly/4jM0K8u

Tina McGill (UT Southern ’07) has redefined what it means to be a certified public accountant. Now she’s channeling her business acumen—and her entrepreneurial success—into helping accounting students think creatively about their careers. 🔗 bit.ly/4iTPpCg