Video interview with Jennifer Franklin, professor with the Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries department of UT, conducted by Ken Wise. Franklin discusses the elements of the 2016 wildfires that led to its severity. She also provides information on the regeneration of the forest, with particular focus on the various kinds of trees in the area.

Video interview with Mali Hubert, PhD candidate with the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department of UT, conducted by Ken Wise. Hubert discusses her study of the resurgence in plant species after the fire in both natural and urban environments.

Video interview with Karen Hughes, professor with the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department of UT, conducted by Casey Kaufman. Hughes discusses the impact that the fire had upon the fungi of the region and how the various species are recovering. She also elaborates on the role that fungi play in the forest, both in terms of nutrients in the soil and interacting with other organisms.

Video interview with Brandon Matheny, professor with the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department of UT, conducted by Laura Romans. Matheny discusses the effects of the fire upon fungi of the region, particularly how it allows certain species to fruit and spread. He also touches upon the effects that climate change is having upon the region.

Video interview with Buddy McLean, ownder of Buckberry Lodge in Gatlinburg, conducted by Casey Kaufman. McLean provides a background for the lodge in Gatlinburg before discussing the 2016 wildfires. He recounts the destruction of the lodge as well as the decision to rebuild. He also describes the short and long term effects that the fires had on the community. Conducted over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video interview with Andrew Miller, professor with the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois, conducted by Ken Wise. Miller discusses the impact that the fire had upon the fungi of the Smoky Mountains and how the various species are recovering. He also elaborates on the role that fungi play in the forest, both in terms of nutrients in the soil and interacting with other organisms. Conducted over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video interview with Mona Papeş, a professor with the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology College at UT, conducted by Laura Romans. Papeş discusses her research in the Smokies concerning the collection of data to support multiple projects across a longterm period of time.

Video interview with Ken Wise, member of the Rising from the Ashes project and director of the Great Smoky Mountain Regional Project, conducted by Casey Kaufman. Wise discusses the early signs of the fire and the role the wind played in the disaster. He also recounts the resurgence of life in the area following the wildfire.