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Downtown Knoxville (Mostly Digital) Ten Day Planner (5/10 – 5/19/2020)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 10, 2020

As events are opening up, we’re listing a combination of virtual and live events. The rules are the same – if you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims –...

COVID-19: 5/8/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Update)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 8, 2020

As another week comes to an end and we approach the two month mark in this unfortunate interlude. It’s important we remember that while we have a massive common experience we’ll always remember, we don’t share...

Enjoying Sports in the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 8, 2020

I’ve found myself with a little time on my hands recently. Maybe you have, too? A good pastime would be helpful, right? I remember when it first began dawning on me that I might be spending...

COVID-19: 5/7/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 7, 2020

Here’s our daily look at our current situation. In a nutshell, the world, the national, the state and Knox County continue to see new cases, while governments have seen the necessity to reopen. Tensions are running...

COVID-19: Checking In with Pete’s (Plus More Business Updates)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 7, 2020

Today, we’ll check in with Joey Natour, co-owner of Pete’s (with his Dad, Pete) to see how their last few weeks have played out. Every business’ journey has been a little different. We’ll also continue our...

COVID-19: 5/6/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 6, 2020

I’m beginning to feel a bit like Leslie Jordan as I write the intro to these posts each day. If you don’t know the actor from Will and Grace, or why I would reference him, check...

Makers Find a Way

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 6, 2020

Many of us have had to adapt in one or multiples ways in the current pandemic. We’ve had to find new ways to work, shop, take care of and potentially educate our children. We’ve even learned...

COVID-19: 5/5/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 5, 2020

Today brings more of the same as we scurry about to re-open the economy. For the second consecutive day I had to drive to west Knoxville for an appointment. Yesterday, the traffic was noticeably heavier than...

Samples of What’s Happening Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 5, 2020

There are a number of ways to look at what’s happening downtown. I’ve continued to take photographs because the images of the era, from hand-made signs, to empty streets and including the beautiful trees and flowers...

COVID-19 Update: 5/4/2020 (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 4, 2020

I hope you each relaxed a bit and enjoyed some sunshine this weekend. Urban Woman and I enjoyed listening to past Jazz Fest performances on WWOZ from New Orleans and to the excellent, new R.B....

Downtown Knoxville (Mostly Digital) Ten Day Planner (5/10 – 5/19/2020)

COVID-19: 5/8/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Update)

Enjoying Sports in the City

COVID-19: 5/7/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

COVID-19: Checking In with Pete’s (Plus More Business Updates)

COVID-19: 5/6/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Makers Find a Way

COVID-19: 5/5/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Samples of What’s Happening Downtown

COVID-19 Update: 5/4/2020 (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

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Announcing Kern’s Bakery Vendors!

Lilienthal Gallery Celebrates Spring Exhibition with Splashes of Color and a Great Vibe

Progress: Kern’s Bakery Experience is Full Steam Ahead

A Weekend in the City