Evan Thomas Mays

Writer & Entertainment Host

United States

Hey there! I'm Evan, a writer and entertainment host based out of Knoxville, TN. I have over four years experience in writing, covering various topics ranging from politics, to pop culture, to human interest stories. I also have over two years experience in hosting and emceeing in person, on camera, and on the radio.

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New2Knox
02/10/2025
A Look Inside: Cool Beans Bar & Grill

This Knoxville staple is celebrating 25 years of bringing community, good vibes, & parties to the UTK Strip on Cumberland! Our writer, Evan Mays chatted with the owners about the history of Cool Beans.

New2Knox
10/11/2024
Sevier Ave Burger Co: A Look Inside - New2Knox

Setting the Scene It was a sweltering, sunny Saturday afternoon when I walked up to Sevier Ave Burger Company. A modest but bright building nestled tightly amongst the hustle and bustle of South Knoxville's growing downtown area, the Burger Company radiates a happy and bubbly energy as soon as you walk in the door and [...]

Human Interest

The Daily Beacon
11/06/2019
Basketball from an outsider's perspective

If you don't know anything about basketball then this article is for you. I'm not sure why you would pick up the basketball special issue if you don't know anything

The Daily Beacon
10/02/2019
Three figures of LGBTQ+ history to know

LGBTQ+ history is rich with stories of perseverance, courage and the strength to overcome. The stories that collaboratively make up LGBTQ+ history are sources of inspiration and hope for millions

Politics and Economics

Multimedia

Opinions

The Daily Beacon
05/27/2022
The Path Forward: Kids are dying in America

As I write this, 19 families in Uvalde, Texas will begin planning the funerals of their children, who were gunned down by a man with an AR-15 in their elementary

Entertainment