Photos by Clay Owen

  • Mike Daniels from Knoxville looks at Kentucky long rifles during the Smoky Mountain Gun Collector's Association Show Feb. 5, 1994 at the Knoxville Convention Center.
  • Bill Frazer of Jewelry Television hands out balloons Saturday along Gay Street as the crowds begin to gather for the 7th annual Rossini Festival.
  • University of Tennessee freshman linebacker Shane Reveiz, left, looks on as his brother, sophomore linebacker Nick Reveiz playfully trys to tackle their father, Fuad Reveiz during media day Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
  • Dolly Parton talks to media at Dollywood, Aug. 15, 2008, about the park's upcoming attractions that includes the new Adventure Mountain as well as Imagine presented by Le Grand Cirque that will headline Dollywood's annual Festival of Nations.
  • Logan Murrell, 12, stands beside a trailer that bears her image. It is used to haul equipment to her performances.
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities dedicated its new $20 million Center for Science Education on Friday. The center will tutor teachers with advanced technology, and provide scientific outreach for students.
  • Gary Spencer, photographed in 2006 at Exedy America, an automotive parts manufacturer in Knoxville where he served as executive vice president, is leading a privately funded effort to create a new data management system for Knox County Schools.
  • Flowers adorn the grave of actor Brad Renfro located under a large tree in Red House Cemetery in Blaine, TN. Renfro, a native of Knoxville, died Jan. 15, 2008 in Los Angeles.
  • West defensive back Eric Gordon, right, runs the ball against East kicker Jared White during Saturday's Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • West wide receiver Zach Rogers skids into the end zone after being tacked just short of the goal line Saturday during the Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • East wide receiver Patrick Miller carries the ball Saturday as West defensive back Nick Yazzie comes in for the tackle during the Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • East wide receiver Arcavius McMurray almost completes a pass to score Saturday during the Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • East quarterback Bradley Davenport prepares to throw a pass Saturday during the Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • West defensive back Eric Gordon of Hillsboro High School pictured Saturday during the Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • A referee becomes intwined in players scrambling for a fumble Saturday during the Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • A pass intended for East wide receiver Courtland Styles, left, is knocked away by West defensive back Nick Yazzie during Saturday's Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • West wide receiver Zach Rogers runs the ball against East defensive back Josh Simpson during Saturday's Toyota East Vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College.
  • University of Tennessee football player Demetrice Morley speaks with a reporter during freshman media interviews at the Neyland Thompson Sports Center earlier this year.
  • Ransom, a four-month-old yellow lab being raised to become a guide dog for the blind, shows affection Saturday for trainer Nathan Crilly, 16.
  • Shelly Hall, owner of Special Delivery Dolls at Knoxville Center, helps Abigayle Chapman, 5, as she chooses the character features for her doll Saturday from several examples in the store's window display. Chapman was in the store with her mother Crystal Chapman and her grandmother Wanda Arnold, both of Sevierville, to pick out her adoption doll for Christmas.
  • Ransom, a four-month-old yellow lab being trained to become a guide dog for the blind, gives Nathan Crilly, 16, his full attention Saturday during a routine training exercise.
  • Markman's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry sales consultant Deborah Gurganus, left, helps customer Clara Mathien as she looks at jewelry Tuesday at the store on Kingston Pike.
  • Jessica Fuller, center, receives a flu shot from nursing student Amanda Roller while getting moral support from friend Emily Bounds during Flu Shot Saturday at West High School.
  • Brieanna Hinkle, 14, does homework with her stepmother Linda Hinkle on Oct. 30, 2008 at the family's West Knoxville home. Brieanna, an eighth-grade student at Bearden Middle School, is taking part in a new grading program called Zeros Aren't Permitted in which students don't receive a grade below 60.
  • Noah Dunlap, 10, a fifth-grader at Karns Elementary School, looks toward Lippencott Street and Chapman Highway from atop Fort Dickerson in South Knoxville during the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable’s annual living history weekend.
  • The ceiling in Perl's dining room has a mural of a sky scene with floating clouds.
  • With a new home in Gettysvue, University of Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl has good reason to smile.
  • A large window floods the master bedroom with natural light.
  • A windowed turret at the front of the home catches the eye.
  • With a new home in Gettysvue, University of Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl has good reason to smile.
  • Simon Schoenberger, 2, lays in the floor and watches the activity Tuesday as voters cast their ballots at Dogwood Elementary in South Knoxville. Simon was with his mother Cheryl Schoenberger.
  • Simon Schoenberger, 2, lays in the floor and watches the activity Tuesday as voters cast their ballots at Dogwood Elementary in South Knoxville. Simon was with his mother Cheryl Schoenberger.
  • Ethan Franklin, 5, right, entertains himself with pencil and paper as voters line up to sign in Tuesday in at Dogwood Elementary in South Knoxville. Ethan was with his father Greg Franklin, who was already in line to vote
  • Tennessee running back Lennon Creer moves the ball upfield against Mississippi State
  • Eric Berry breaks open the game with a 72 yard interception return for a touchdown.
  • Tennessee defensive back DeAngelo Willingham, left, runs the ball after making an interception against Mississippi State as Tennessee cornerback
  • Tennessee safety Demetrice Morley scores on a 32-yard interception return in the fourth quarter against Mississippi State. His teammates Ryan Hill, left, and Brett Thomason rush in to celebrate.
  • Tennessee defensive back DeAngelo Willingham's (#24) helmet is knocked off as he tackles Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon. Dixon was called for a face mask penalty on the play which closed the first half.
  • Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon (#24) is brought down by Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers.
  • Tennessee quarterback Nick Stephens runs for a first down against Mississippi State.
  • Tennessee running back Montario Hardesty (#2) goes after a loose ball against Mississippi State defensive back Jasper O'Quinn (#23).
  • Tennessee wide receiver Gerald Jones fails to make a catch against Mississippi State.
  • The intersection of Clinch Avenue and Henley Street becomes a sea of people Saturday as racers start from World's Fair Park during the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • Beth Ann Arrigo and her husband Ray Arrigo push their 15-month old twins Madie Arrigo, left, and Ben Arrigo in strollers up Clinch Avenue, Saturday, during the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • Casey Lane works his way up Clinch Avenue with his nephew Liam Quinn, 3, on his shoulders Saturday during the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • Walkers stroll along Clinch Avenue from World's Fair Park at the start Saturday of the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • Racers make their way up Clinch Avenue from World's Fair Park at the start Saturday of the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • CAK Middle School student Kaycee Heitzman, left, playfully uses her pink sponge rabbit ears to tease classmate Holly Chastain while waiting for the start of Saturday's 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • Kandi Rosenbalm pushes her children Maddie Rosenbalm, 7, bottom, and Izzy Rosenbalm, 3, up Clinch Avenue during Saturday's 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Maddie is holding a sign honoring her grandmother Karen Cover, who is a cancer survivor.
  • Joel Haden waits with his daughter Bella Haden, 3, on a raised walkway along Clinch Avenue as they watch for his wife and her mother, Julie Haden, who is participating in Saturday's 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

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