Pierce Gentry
ReporterBorn and raised in Knoxville, Pierce studied journalism in the University of Tennessee's College of Communication and Information. His work with WUOT covering Hurricane Helene, the Great Smoky Mountains and local government has earned him numerous awards, including "Best Radio Reporter" from the Southeast Journalism Conference. In his free time, Pierce enjoys reading, photography and getting lost in the Smokies.
You can contact him via email.
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The Attorney General filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday alleging the U.S. Department of Education's Hispanic Serving Institution grant programs are "discriminatory," and unconstitutional. -
The University of Tennessee and Y-12 will create a center focused on overcoming nuclear manufacturing challenges, which is projected to create nearly 700 jobs and add $340 million to the economy. -
Mayor Indya Kincannon sat down for an interview with WUOT News to discuss her budget plan for the next fiscal year, along with more details about her proposed 0.5% city sales tax increase and other challenges facing the city as it grows. -
The Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Memorial Bridge that crosses the Nolichucky River in Greene County was destroyed by Hurricane Helene in September. TDOT contractors built a replacement in less than eight months at a cost of nearly $30 million. -
Many small communities that dot the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains rely on whitewater rafting for tourism. In September, Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to the region, destroying many outdoor water adventure businesses. Now, some are starting to bounce back. -
In Tennessee, prosecutors can charge people for crimes committed by another person, even if they weren’t directly responsible. Activist groups are working with state legislators to change that. -
The Museum of Appalachia, which boasts a Smithsonian affiliation for its work preserving the region’s culture, hosts Sheep Shearing Days each spring to educate people with demonstrations, activities, music and food. -
UT Chancellor Donde Plowman said that three international students and one employee had their SEVP status changed by ICE, making them ineligible for enrollment and risking deportation. -
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Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced at ORNL on Friday that his department will drive development of nuclear energy there with the intent to fuel artificial intelligence technologies.
