List of Knoxville News Sentinel Journalists and Reporters

1. Sarah Riley

Designation Senior Consumer Experience Editor Gender Female Author Profile knoxnews.com Twitter @riley_sarah (2.3K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Facebook Profile Link Get Email Contact

2. John Adams

Designation Senior Sports Columnist Author Bio John Adams is a senior sports columnist. He has been at the News Sentinel since 1987.
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3. Brianna Paciorka

Designation Visual Journalist Author Bio Brianna Paciorka is a visual journalist for the Knoxville News Sentinel
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4. Liz Kellar

Designation Tennessee Connect Reporter Author Bio Liz Kellar came to Knox News in January 2022 after decades covering local government, arts and culture, public safety and more in California and Alaska. Kellar has won multiple awards for her reporting, including pieces for Knox News on a wildfire in Wears Valley and community organizing around abortion rights. She most enjoys telling the human stories behind the headlines.
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5. Adam Sparks

Designation Tennessee Vols Beat Reporter Author Bio Adam Sparks became Tennessee Vols football beat reporter at the Knoxville News Sentinel in 2021 after serving seven years as Vanderbilt beat reporter at The Tennessean. He has earned Top 10 national recognition in beat writing multiple times, along with breaking news and investigative writing, by Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE). He also won the 2020 APSE award for short features. Before covering Vanderbilt, he spent 13 years at The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He served 10 years as the Middle Tennessee State University beat reporter, earning APSE 2013 national beat writing ...award (under 30,000 circulation). He has won the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Gary Lundy writer of the year award nine times since 2009. Adam has served on numerous national college football panels, including the Football Writers Association of America All-American selection committee. He has served as a voter in the Associated Press Top 25 college football and college basketball polls, Harris Poll and the Heisman Trophy. Adam grew up in Decaturville, Tenn. (home of three-time state champion baseball team Riverside High School), as a fan of SEC sports. He lives with his wife Bev in Knoxville, Tenn., and they have two daughters in college, Colby and Katelynn. Adam is a Star Wars fan, avid runner & lover of Southern fried foods. He also spends his free time reading scripture and watching Ken Burns documentaries.more
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6. Devarrick Turner

Designation Trending News Reporter Gender Male Author Profile knoxnews.com Twitter @dturner1208 (53 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

7. Anila Yoganathan

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Journalist based in the South. Currently with @AtlBizChron Send me tips about Tech, Fintech, EVs and Energy to ****@bizjournals.com
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8. Silas Sloan

Designation Growth And Development Reporter Author Bio Silas Sloan is the growth and development reporter at Knox News and covers business developments, real estate and growth in East Tennessee. He was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon in 2021. To no surprise, he bleeds green and yellow. Silas can be reached at ****@knoxnews.com.
Gender Female Author Profile knoxnews.com Twitter @silasloan (305 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

9. Angela Dennis

Designation Race, Equity, And Justice Reporter Author Bio Angela Dennis covers issues at the intersection of race and equity, through historic and contemporary lenses. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and raised in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, she returned to her Tennessee roots over a decade ago. Angela is deeply connected to her community, serving as a passionate advocate for social justice and equity. Her commitment to storytelling stems from the belief that media coverage should justly represent underserved and voiceless populations. Angela has earned numerous accolades, including the national Gannett's Greatest Award for Community Cultivation in ...2021. Recognized as part of Knoxville's 40 under 40 class of 2020, she was also a YWCA Tribute to Women Finalist in 2022, AHERN Reporter of the Year 2022, and a recipient of the Prince Hall Masons Distinguished Service Award. Angela is a member of Leadership Knoxville's Class of 2022. In 2023, she was selected as a national fellow for the prestigious Maynard 200 by the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education alongside some of the country’s best journalists of color. Angela has received multiple awards from the Tennessee Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists for her impactful work covering Black socio-economic issues and marginalized communities.more
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10. Tyler Whetstone

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Tyler is an investigative and public accountability reporter focused on Knoxville, Knox County and East Tennessee. He is particularly adept at stories dealing with police accountability and has reported exclusively on the Knoxville Police Department's struggles with inept leadership and the department's struggles with racism. Previously Tyler reported on local government, politics and policies. A native Tennessean, Tyler has been in Knoxville since the fall of 2016 and has reported (and lived) across the state.
Gender Male Author Profile knoxnews.com Twitter @tyler_whetstone (3.4K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

11. Keenan Thomas

Designation Higher Education Reporter Author Bio Keenan Thomas was born and raised here in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in journalism and a minor in cinema studies. He reports on the student experience at the University of Tennessee, along with Knoxville businesses and its thriving restaurant scene.
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12. Toyloy Brown III

Designation High School Sports Reporter Author Bio Toyloy Brown III is the high school sports/PrepXtra reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel. He is a recent graduate of Quinnipiac Univeristy and previously interned with USA TODAY Sports.
Gender Male Author Profile knoxnews.com Twitter @tj3rd_ (1.7K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

13. Tom Kreager

Designation High School Sports Editor Author Bio Tom Kreager is the high school sports editor for the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Tom is married to wife Kelly and have a son Austin and daughter Aubree.
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14. Brenna McDermott

Designation Growth And Development Editor Author Bio Brenna is an editor covering Knoxville's business growth and development at Knox News. She joined Knox News as a business reporter in April 2018. The growth and development team covers major employers, business trends that impact consumers, commercial real estate, new businesses, tourism and downtown Knoxville's growth. Prior to joining the USA TODAY Network, she was editor of Columbia Business Times magazine in Columbia, Missouri. She was a member of Gannett's 2022 Rising Leaders leadership development program. Brenna was part of the team that won the 2020 Best of Gannett Innovation award for... the creation of the Women of the Century AR experience. In 2017, she was named to Folio: magazine's 30 Under 30 list, recognizing the top emerging magazine professionals nationwide.more
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15. Mike Wilson

Designation Tennessee Athletics Beat Writer Author Bio Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics at the Knoxville News Sentinel with an emphasis on the basketball and baseball programs.. Email him at ****@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson.
Gender Male Author Profile knoxnews.com Twitter @bymikewilson (10.7K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

16. Ryan Wilusz

Designation Urban Life Writer Author Bio Ryan Wilusz is an award-winning journalist covering downtown growth and development for Knox News. Originally from North Carolina, Ryan earned his journalism degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and has been reporting on downtown since moving to Knoxville in May 2018. He also is co-host of "The Scruffy Stuff," a Knox News podcast focusing on the latest downtown news, businesses, events, trends and issues every Tuesday.
Gender Male Author Profile knoxnews.com Phone Number yes Twitter @ryan_wilusz (493 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Instagram @Knoxscruff Facebook Profile Link Get Email Contact

17. Blake Toppmeyer

Designation Sec Columnist Author Bio SEC Columnist for the USA TODAY Network.
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18. Gentry Estes

Designation Sports Columnist Author Bio Nashville sports columnist Gentry Estes joined The Tennessean in Sept. 2019 after nearly two decades as a well-traveled Southeastern sports writer. He has worked SEC beats covering the University of Alabama (for AL.com, Decatur Daily), the University of Georgia (247Sports, Albany Herald) and the University of Tennessee (Chattanooga Times Free Press). Prior to arriving in Nashville, Estes worked for The Courier-Journal in Louisville as an editor, enterprise writer and newfound devotee of horse racing.
Gender Male Author Profile tennessean.com Twitter @gentry_estes (3.3K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

19. Cora Hall

Author Bio Cora Hall covers University of Tennessee women's sports with a focus on basketball and softball. Email her at ****@knoxnews.com and follow her on Twitter @corahalll.
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20. Allie Feinberg

Designation Politics Reporter and Writer Author Bio I write about politics for @KnoxNews // #MizzouMade // Formerly @azcentral, @CoMissourian // Email: ****@knoxnews.com
Twitter @alliefeinberg (568 Followers) Get Email Contact

21. Areena Arora

Designation Data and Investigative Reporter Author Bio Data and Investigative reporter @knoxnews. A minute ago at @columbiajourn. ~Cooking/raising plants. Occasionally opinionated. SeeDisclaimer.com
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22. Caitie Mcmekin

Designation Staff Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist | Knoxville News Sentinel
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23. Carol Z. Shane

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24. Daniel Dassow

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25. David Moon

Designation Contributing Business Columnist Twitter @davidmoon74 Get Email Contact

26. Ed Marcum

Designation Business Writer Author Bio Business writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel
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27. Dan Fleser

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Writes for Chattanoogan.com. Has covered Knoxville and the University of Tennessee since 1988.
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28. George Korda

Designation Contributing Columnist Author Bio PR company president. Wife and I lived in Europe three years. Been a press secretary. TV political analyst, radio show host and newspaper Website columnist.
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29. Georgiana Vines

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30. Hayes Hickman

Designation Crime and Public Safety Reporter Author Bio Knoxville News Sentinel crime and public safety reporter; slow runner
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31. Joel Christopher

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Knoxville News Sentinel executive editor. Tennessean by choice, Sconnie by birth. Don't give extremists oxygen.
Twitter @j_christo (3.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

32. Kevin Procter

Designation Editor Author Bio Husband. Dad of 4. Edits sports for @Tennessean, @knoxnews, @memphisnews, others. #UGA #Braves
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33. Knox Yoder

Designation Journalist Author Bio I myself am… strange and unusual. JET ALT, Journalist, Katamari enthusiast, 日本語学生. Words @Gfinity, @Gaymingmag, @Knoxnews, @DenofGeekUS, + more. They/Them????️‍????
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34. Lori Wilson

Designation Copy Editor Get Email Contact

35. Natalie Parks

Designation Children's Issues Reporter Twitter @natalie_parks_ Get Email Contact

36. Patricia Williams

Designation Freelance Writer Get Email Contact

37. Paul Efird

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38. Robin Gibson

Designation People and Trends Editor Author Bio Knoxville News Sentinel people and trends editor. A former southerner returning after decades in Indiana.
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39. Steve Ahillen

Designation Reporter and Editor Author Bio Knoxville outdoor/environmental reporter
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