Keenan Thomas

Award winning journalist who likes film. Former Senior Staff Writer for @UTKDailyBeacon, current reporter for @knoxnews

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

“Riverdale” wants to be a “Twin Peaks” version of a Lana Del Ray album (but like one of the bad ones) and it fails spectacularly.

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

This is getting traction from news orgs across the country, but @specialk2real has been writing about it for months. The World Cup will rely on @UTKnoxville researchers for their grass.

https://t.co/LrlWjb9b7E

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

A very big story I broke for @knoxnews about Dee and Jimmy Haslam’s historic investment to @UTKnoxville!

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

Seems significant.

*agreed to before the Myles Garrett trade :)

https://t.co/qOeadkpqCr via @specialk2real, who spoke with Dee

[Adam Sparks @AdamSparks]

JUST IN:

The University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approves the construction of the $280 million Neyland Entertainment District and new G10 parking garage.

Work begins in July, and there are more parking plans. Here are new details.
https://t.co/e63zIcTaFn

[Knox News @knoxnews]

Tennessee chancellor fires assistant professor over Charlie Kirk comment https://t.co/Jjg5pScxUi

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

A new development I wrote this morning about the ongoing situation between the University of Tennessee and Tamar Shirinian

[Knox News @knoxnews]

University of Tennessee asks judge to dismiss Shirinian's bid to return to classroom https://t.co/8MiSoCtXit

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

Inside the firestorm of @UTKnoxville's decision to suspend an assistant professor over her Charlie Kirk comments following his death.

https://t.co/5YUm3fMleI via @specialk2real

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

A great story I’m so glad to share!

[Knox News @knoxnews]

University of Tennessee expert develops potentially life-saving map after Helene https://t.co/jkVuMKTSAb

[Knox News @knoxnews]

Chancellor: Professor's Charlie Kirk post 'harmed the reputation of the university' https://t.co/pukhOHZVim

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

A very good follow about the legal ramifications of @UTKnoxville firing a professor after her comments about Charlie Kirk on her personal social media.

“It’s not harassment, it’s poor taste. It’s not a threat, it’s a tacky comment."

https://t.co/EYdQYrlzz0

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

Breaking: UT has suspended and is seeking termination of the assistant professor.

[Knox News @knoxnews]

Charlie Kirk post spurs investigation of University of Tennessee professor https://t.co/7oJt4d7d7z

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Charlie Kirk post spurs investigation of University of Tennessee professor https://t.co/7oJt4d7d7z

[Knox News @knoxnews]

100 simulations predict a dog-eat-hound outcome for Tennessee football vs. Georgia https://t.co/XmLPUQK2Oc

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

@2K @Borderlands @GearboxOfficial PS5!

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

Everyone should read @tyler_whetstone’s incredible work!

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

I don’t post 1A’s too often. Months of work going thru thousands of documents. And it looks great.

'It will cross that line': Park service set boundary that couldn't contain Gatlinburg fire

[Cora Hall @corahalll]

Ruby Whitehorn pleaded guilty this morning to two misdemeanors under an agreement that will erase the convictions from her record if she meets the requirements of the deal.

UT did not immediately provide a comment on Whitehorn's status with the team
https://t.co/tu9RUgD9W4

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

New. @UTKnoxville had a hoax shooting call last week like schools around the country. But UT didn't send out alerts.

@specialk2real on how UT made the decision within seconds and their amazing (scary?) video/security capabilities.

https://t.co/3FeinYTR7N

[Keenan Thomas @specialk2real]

@Deybo_ Too bad we can’t log it on Letterboxd 😔

[Knox News @knoxnews]

You'll recognize the College of Nursing's new building name, but have you seen inside? https://t.co/FFPycwUEHG

[Tyler Whetstone @tyler_whetstone]

New. A report of someone with a gun at @UTKnoxville's Hodge's Library. It was a false report.

https://t.co/V3giRipV8K

[Knox News @knoxnews]

University of Tennessee 2025 enrollment breaks records. Here's how many students https://t.co/19xBpDNFJg