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Eat Here Now, LLC (Babalu) Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Knoxville Restaurant to Remain Open

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 2, 2019

I noticed reports about three weeks ago that Babalu in Lexington, Kentucky closed. Upon reading the article, I noted that it was the second restaurant in that development to close and, absent any other information, I...

How Far is a Long Walk?

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 1, 2019

Earlier this week I wrote about Emory Place. To take the photographs and speak with Tim Hill for the article, I walked from close to Market Square. I stopped at Vienna Coffee along the way and...

New Development Comes to Emory Place

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 31, 2019

If you’ve never considered Emory Place, it’s worth walking through and giving it a bit of thought. If you don’t know where it’s located, consider walking north on Gay Street, past the 100 block, over the...

The Nail Room to Open on the 100 Block

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 30, 2019

Truc Thanh Ngoc Pham is set to own her first business. She, along with David Nguyen, are at work preparing the space at 119 South Gay Street. That the couple would be together opening the project...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/28 – 8/6/2019)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 28, 2019

If you want to be certain your event is included on this calendar, I’ll need your event two weeks in advance. The absolute best way to make sure I include your event is to make a...

HI-Wire Brewing Opens on the South Side

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 26, 2019

Last month, when I talked to Ben Bishop, the Tap Room Manager at Hi-Wire Brewing‘s new tasting room, he told me the Grand Opening would be in August, but he felt the group could make the...

A Portion of the Vine Furniture Building to Become Condo and Retail Development

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 25, 2019

Yesterday we took a look at the 75-year-old family business at 120 West Summit Hill. After focusing on the stability of the business, we’ll shift our attention today to their decision to change part of their...

Vine Furniture: Family Serving Friends Downtown For 75 Years

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 24, 2019

It’s not the flashiest or the trendiest business downtown, but it’s been quietly serving the city center and nearby areas for three-quarters-of-a-century. Founded in 1944 by George Hoffner, Jr., the business has remained in the same...

American Huckleberry Opens at 130 West Jackson

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 22, 2019

Joy O’Shell and Scott Filar have opened a unique antique store with an artistic element at 130 West Jackson. Each piece in their carefully curated collection is meticulously described on the back of “hello” cards Joy...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/21 – 7/30/2019)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 21, 2019

If you want to be certain your event is included on this calendar, I’ll need your event two weeks in advance. The absolute best way to make sure I include your event is to make a...

Eat Here Now, LLC (Babalu) Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Knoxville Restaurant to Remain Open

How Far is a Long Walk?

New Development Comes to Emory Place

The Nail Room to Open on the 100 Block

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/28 – 8/6/2019)

HI-Wire Brewing Opens on the South Side

A Portion of the Vine Furniture Building to Become Condo and Retail Development

Vine Furniture: Family Serving Friends Downtown For 75 Years

American Huckleberry Opens at 130 West Jackson

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/21 – 7/30/2019)

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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