Print & News Media
Alexander, Susan. "A Colorful World." Cityview Magazine, 4 March 2021. https://cityviewmag.com/a-colorful-world/
McRary, Amy. "Autistic artist Derrick Freeman has art 'in his soul." Knoxville News Sentinel, 18 February 2017, https://www.knoxnews.com/story/life/arts/2017/02/18/autistic-artist-derrick-freeman-has-art-his-soul/97869730/
Williams, Alan. "Hidden meaning in artwork of man with autism." Knoxville WVLT-TV, 5 January 2016, https://www.wvlt.tv/home/headlines/Hidden-meaning-in-artwork-of-man-with-autism--Keeping-the-Faith-364288691.html
Hart, Anne. "Derrick Freeman: Autistic & Artistic." Knoxville News Shopper, 15 November 2015, http://shoppernewsnow.com/featured-content/derrick-freeman-autistic-and-artistic/
Stroud, Emily. "Young man's art inspires Our Place." Knoxville WBIR, 26 December 2012, http://downtown.wbir.com/news/news/46460-young-mans-art-inspires-our-place
"First Friday Art Exhibit - Arts & Culture Alliance Presents Works by Derrick Freeman." Knoxville Daily Sun, 4 July 2011, http://www.knoxvilledailysun.com/lifestyle/2012/july/derrick-freeman.html
Etowah Arts. "Shades of Pain: Autistic Events." August 11, 2012 http://www.etowaharts.org/1064/
Monroe Area Council for the Arts. "Arts Fair 2011 Presented by Autistic Events." Fall 2011, http://monroearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Fall-20111.pdf
Vreeland, Eric. "Young Artist Presents Paintings to Mayors." City of Knoxville, 19 May 2011, http://knoxvilletn.gov/archived_news_stories/2011/young_artist_presents_paintings_to_mayors
Kindred, J.J. "Young Artist Overcomes Autism by showcasing talents." Knoxville Journal, 20 April 2011, http://theknoxvillejournal.tumblr.com/post/4785345056/young-artist-overcomes-autism-by-showcasing
The Arc of the Midsouth. "A Night to Remember." The Arc Appeal: Empowering People with Disabilities to Achieve Their Full Potential, Summer/Fall 2009, http://www.thearcmidsouth.org/PDF/summer%20newsletter%202009.pdf
Wilson, Robert L. "Lifetime of creativity leads to recognition for teen with autism." Knoxville News Sentinel, 28 June 2009, http://archive.knoxnews.com/entertainment/life/lifetime-of-creativity-leads-to-recognition-for-teen-with-autism-ep-409891205-359337681.html
"April is Disability Awareness month at APSU." Clarksville Online, 24 April 2009, http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2009/04/24/april-is-disability-awareness-month-at-apsu/
McCloud, Stacey. "East Tennessee teen gets painting on Christmas card." Knoxville WVLT -TV, 14 December 2007, https://www.wvlt.tv/home/headlines/12486591.html