“Food gotta cook. Don’t come out of a can.” So goes the slogan of iconic Tennessee restaurant, the Tomato Head. We concur (unless we’re canning it ourselves!), and we believe this principle also extends to the production of high-quality books. That’s why, as an extension of the University of Tennessee and a key player in a network of researchers and scholars around the world, we take care to publish works of scholarly merit or significant regional interest, often for niche audiences of specialists or regional communities. University presses are charged with serving the public good by generating and disseminating knowledge as nonprofit organizations.
As a Division of UT Libraries, the press adheres to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, code of conduct, which requires us to behave fairly, honestly, in good faith, and in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards.
UT Press pledges to treat staff, students, authors, reviewers, media, vendors, and the reading public with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times. We strive to create an environment that promotes academic freedom, diversity, fair treatment, and respect for others.
Integrity is the cornerstone of the University of Tennessee’s public service mission. The press upholds this principle by protecting confidential information, disclosing conflicts of interest, using resources appropriately, complying with relevant laws, and committing to environmental health and safety.
The press expects our authors, reviewers, and other collaborators to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Authors and Contributors
The press chooses authors who have a significant contribution to make to scholarship and/or our mission. As such, authors and contributors must represent and warrant that their contributions are original, factual, and violate no civil or human rights. Sources must be acknowledged appropriately. Authors should participate in making works accessible to all readers.
Peer Reviewers
The peer review process is the cornerstone of academic publishing, ensuring that what we publish is relevant to our mission and represents a significant contribution to scholarship, teaching, and the welfare of our communities. We value the network of peer reviewers that help us meet our mission. Peer review reports are confidential and, if desired, anonymous. We encourage especially those who have benefited from the peer review process to become reviewers themselves and to complete reviews in a timely fashion so that their colleagues may advance in their careers. If you’re interested in becoming a peer reviewer, please email us!