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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Thousands in Tennessee lose SNAP benefits amid the federal shutdown, forcing families to rely on food drives and pantries as state leaders debate the use of emergency funds. -
October 31, 2025 is long-time WUOT jazz host and Music Director Todd Steed’s final day on the job. He’s retiring after a nearly 20 year career with the station. -
Without funding provided by the federal government, the Tennessee Department of Human Services says it cannot provide food stamps to the 700,000 Tennesseans who need them. -
Residents of Bulls Gap are fighting plans for a propane-fueled bitcoin mine after over a year of disruption from a nearby gas flare that shattered the town’s once-peaceful rural life. -
Unearthed after a century, Virginia Woolf’s "The Life of Violet" reveals three witty, tender portraits of friendship and freedom, capturing a young woman’s search for identity in Victorian England. -
For decades, tent revivals were a staple of Christian worship in the Southeast. With the rise of modern technology, congregations opted for farther-reaching mediums for sharing the gospel. Some communities are still pitching tents, though. -
One year ago, Frank Brough and his wife lost their 177-year-old home to Hurricane Helene. They were told it would cost at least $400,000 to repair their house. Hear his story in his own words. -
One year ago, John Hilemon II's family farm was wiped out by flooding in Unicoi County after Hurricane Helene swept through East Tennessee. Hear his story in his own words. -
One year ago, Allyson Felty and her family lost their Johnson County home after Hurricane Helene raged through East Tennessee. Hear her story in her own words. -
One year ago, Michael Davis and his family lost everything to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. After receiving help from a local church, they're getting back on their feet.
