Category: Features

Teaching and everything involved with it runs deep within the McCutchen family. William Thomas “Tom” McCutchen began teaching Geology at the University of Tennessee Martin Branch, which later became UTM, in 1964. He passed down his love of teaching and UTM to his daughter, Tomi McCutchen Parrish. “Ms. Tomi,” as she is known to her… Continue reading Dad, daughter celebrate 50 years of teaching at UTM

Through both regional and national news headlines, Holly Bobo is a name many have come to know. Yet, to the community of UTM and those in the Parsons area, Holly Bobo already was well-known as a woman who loved her community, her family and was devoted to her church. She also had plans to start… Continue reading Bobo remembered as great person, genuinely kind, loved by all

Click to watch a video on Food Allergies and Dating. What should you do if you’re eating lunch in the Skyhawk Café or in the UTM Food Court, and suddenly your tongue starts feeling funny or your throat feels really scratchy? You should seek medical attention right away, because you could be experiencing an allergic reaction. Reactions… Continue reading Living with food sensitivities at UTM

Our childhood experiences alone don’t make us who we are, but they play a role in who we become. They influence our decisions about who we want to be, how we want to spend our lives and sometimes more importantly how we don’t want to live them. Childhood experiences definitely played a role in Associate… Continue reading Childhood experiences lead to teaching, family style

From the outside looking in, Bethany Scott Mills seemed like your average UTM student, but from the inside looking out, there was nothing common about her. “There are so many ways I could describe Beth, and not a single one of them would be negative. She was radiant, beautiful, positive, humble and the definition of… Continue reading Student remembered, celebrated for life

The Gibson family, which includes Dr. Michael Gibson and Edie Gibson and their children, Brandt and Kesley, can often be seen around UTM, whether it’s as professors, staff, students or alumni. Gibson has been a professor of Geology at UTM for 25 years, specializing in paleontology. He teaches several fields of geology, such as marine… Continue reading He sought a job; they found a home

The year 2013 will always be remembered by the Garcia-Fernandez family, because of two days in particular that will hold special places in their hearts. The first unforgettable day for Drs. Anton Garcia-Fernandez and Erin Garcia-Fernandez was June 28, the day their daughter, Lillian Sabela, was born. The second and most recent unforgettable day was… Continue reading Professors will never forget events of 2013

The ceremony that officially made Dr. Anton Garcia-Fernandez a nationalized American citizen was held on Dec. 9, but the hard work that brought about this incredible moment began long ago. Before an individual can become an American citizen they have to first be a permanent resident of the U.S., which requires a green card. A… Continue reading UTM assistant professor finally becomes naturalized citizen

Discovery Park of America is known for its educational aspect, but Sunday, Nov. 12, was a very special day for Susan Douglas, a senior Elementary Education major from Hornbeak, Tenn., because that day was about love and new beginnings for her. Jeremy Burpo, a Titan Tire employee from Kenton, Tenn., asked her to be his… Continue reading New Facility Helps Build New Life

For former UTM quarterback Derek Carr, football has been more of a blessing than just a game. Carr, the McKenzie, Tenn. native and son of Kenny and Jackie Carr, started his football career in Gleason, playing in a pee-wee league where he was coached by Jimmy Belew, the uncle of UTM’s Assistant Athletics Director of… Continue reading Skyhawk returns to UTM sidelines