The 3rd Floor holds ‘Our Town’ auditions June 9 and 10

All the artistic energy floating around West Tennessee has found a new outlet above First Street in downtown Union City – The 3rd Floor. The 3rd Floor is an innovative and groundbreaking local business that supports all the artistic endeavors in West Tennessee and will be holding auditions 5-8 p.m. June 9 and 10 for… Continue reading The 3rd Floor holds ‘Our Town’ auditions June 9 and 10

Martin Community Band concert kicks off patriotic season

Patriotic tunes and applause filled the UC Ballroom 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, as the Martin Community Band continuing its summer series performed “A Star-Spangled Celebration!” to an enthusiastic crowd. This third concert of the series was guest conducted by Steven Westbrook, Peabody High School band director and UTM alumnus. Westbrook graduated from UTM in… Continue reading Martin Community Band concert kicks off patriotic season

Community Garden gives locals gardening opportunity

When it comes to growing fresh produce, the Trinity Patch Community Garden does just that for free, offering the community and campus the opportunity to organically produce their own vegetables. While the garden has existed through the university for several years with the help of sponsors and a grant through the UT Women’s Philanthropic Association,… Continue reading Community Garden gives locals gardening opportunity

House Band takes part in summer series

This past Thursday, Martin community members gathered at Festival Park to enjoy the summer heat with some easy-going tunes from the House Band, a group made up of UTM’s Dr. David Coffey, Dr. David Carithers, Dr. James Fieser, Dr. Chris Brown and alumnus Micah Barnes. Along with a variety of covers that included the Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan and… Continue reading House Band takes part in summer series

UTM tuition increases six percent

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a six percent instate tuition increase for students attending UTM, effective for the 2013 fall semester. Approval came Thursday during the board’s annual meeting in Knoxville. Instate tuition and fees will now cost undergraduate students an additional $229 per semester for a total of $3,757 or $7,514 for… Continue reading UTM tuition increases six percent

Review: ‘Man of Steel’ soars above expectations

“Man of Steel,” the new Superman franchise reboot, is the typical summer entertainment, but with substance. Zack Snyder, the director of “300,” “Watchmen” and “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” also takes on Superman’s origin story. This script works well for Snyder’s abilities. He also gets to showcase his love of capes, as… Continue reading Review: ‘Man of Steel’ soars above expectations

Review: ‘This Is The End’ turns out amusing, yet graphic

When previews for “This Is The End” began to appear, many thought that it would be the funniest movie ever. However, after seeing the film, I can say that there are a lot of funny moments, but if you don’t enjoy watching graphic, gory scenes, this movie might not be the one for you to… Continue reading Review: ‘This Is The End’ turns out amusing, yet graphic

Martin Community Band gives town circus show

On June 13, continuing its summer series, the Martin Community Band gave downtown Martin a 20th century circus experience at Festival Park with the theme, “Circus Life.” This is the second of four concerts the band plans to give, the next two being “A Star-Spangled Celebration” and “Music from the Stage and Screen.” For this performance, UTM Director of… Continue reading Martin Community Band gives town circus show

Los Angeles Angels drafts Dan Tobik

Recent UTM graduate Dan Tobik was recruited to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 39th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on June 8. Tobik was a four-year member of the Skyhawk baseball team and currently leads UTM’s all-time saves record. Tobik is a Ballwin, Mo., native and began his career at UTM in his freshman year. Tobik said the Angels had shown interest in him but being drafted… Continue reading Los Angeles Angels drafts Dan Tobik