We are Tennessee’s University
About
What began in 1794 as a small college has grown into Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university and premier public research institution.
UT Knoxville, which includes the UT Space Institute and the UT Institute of Agriculture, serves the state by educating its citizens, enhancing its culture, and making a difference in people’s lives through research and service.
We embody excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement.
Quick Facts
Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, along with UT Chattanooga, UT Martin, the UT Health Science Center, and UT Southern.
Classified as producing very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education (Doctoral Universities R1 category).
A Carnegie Community Engaged university.
Governed by a board of trustees with 12 members.
Administration
John Zomchick
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
The provost oversees campus academic activities.
Our city
Knoxville is home sweet home. UT is located next to the Tennessee River just a few blocks away from downtown Knoxville. The Great Smoky Mountains peak over the horizon of our city. Whether you’re looking for the excitement of a downtown scene or adventure in the great outdoors, Knoxville has it all.
Our history
For more than 230 years, Volunteers have been lighting the way for others across Tennessee and throughout the world.
