Pierce Gentry
ReporterPierce is a Knoxville native and an undergraduate student studying Journalism in the University of Tennessee’s College of Communication and Information. He first came to WUOT as an intern in the Spring of 2024, before transitioning into a part-time role over the Summer. In his free time, Pierce enjoys reading, photography and getting lost in the Great Smoky Mountains.
You can contact him via email.
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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. -
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced the historic bridge will reopen to pedestrians and cyclists only after a $2 million repair, but it will have to be replaced entirely in five to 10 years. -
Two people are dead and three others are injured after an EF2 tornado struck portions of Morgan County on Thursday night. -
Tennessee sends $150M worth of recyclables to landfills yearly. One state lawmaker proposes Extended Producer Responsibility, a solution used in Europe since the '90s. -
A massive winter weather system will be moving across the Southeast this weekend, depositing snow, sleet and ice throughout the region. What can we expect to see in East Tennessee? -
The City of Knoxville will receive $24.7 million from a federal grant to help fund a $60 million pedestrian bridge which will connect the UT Knoxville campus with the South Knoxville waterfront. -
Hurricane Helene devastated Johnson County, destroying homes and jobs. Helping Others of Johnson County is providing support for flood victims and displaced residents. -
Artificial intelligence is the fastest growing technology in America. One East Tennessee school is embracing it to enhance learning, not replace it.
