The main literary focus of Bottom Line is Black people, Black art, Black life, and viewing information through the lens of Black authors in both the contemporary and historical context of Knoxville, East Tennessee, and Southern Appalachia. Purchase the first edition of Bottom Line today.
 
Introducing a new literary journal from The Bottom! The work of The Bottom is grounded in place-based socio-historic explorations of Black life in Knoxville with the primary goal being to build community, celebrate culture, and engage the creativity of Black people.