The Knoxville News Sentinel is a major daily newspaper serving Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding region. Founded in 1886, the publication has a long history of reporting on the political, economic and cultural developments that shape the area. Over the decades it has become one of the primary sources of local news for communities across eastern Tennessee. The Sentinel covers a broad range of topics including local government, education, business, public safety and regional development. The newspaper also reports on national and international events while placing a strong emphasis on stories that directly affect residents of the Knoxville area. Sports coverage is another key aspect of the publication, particularly its reporting on the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee. The paper also features opinion columns, lifestyle articles and coverage of arts and entertainment within the region. Available on PressReader, the Knoxville News Sentinel newspaper delivers consistent local journalism that reflects the people, institutions and stories shaping eastern Tennessee.