Inside of Knoxville

Knox Heritage: New Leadership, New Directions, Same Mission

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 16, 2019

I’ve recently met with (relatively) new Knox Heritage Executive Director Todd Morgan a couple of times. He stopped into WUTK for a delightful interview on January 6 and then for coffee the next day. Knox Heritage is...

Where is Downtown?

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 15, 2019

Not that it’s disappeared. It’s still there, but there are questions about exactly where it might be. A friend asked me this question recently then, after a rambling answer, suggested it might be a good topic...

Firehall Apartments at Knoxville High Opens

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 14, 2019

Dover Development has announced that a portion of the Knoxville High development, the previous Number Three Firehall will be offered as Firehall Apartments. The market-rate apartments will be managed by Senior Solutions, the company which manages...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/13 – 1/22/2019)

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 13, 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...

Another Market Square Business Closes: A Closer Look

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 11, 2019

It’s the third business to close on Market Square in the past few weeks. First Blue Coast Burrito closed at 37 Market Square, followed by the Juice Bar on the opposite corner at 2 Market Square....

Elkmont Exchange Announces New Menu, Beer Distribution and More

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 10, 2019

It’s been just over a year since Elkmont Exchange Brewery and Eating House opened its doors. During that time, the business has produced some of the area’s best beer, has seen some turnover and a learning...

Details Emerge for Vietnamese Restaurant Coming to Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 9, 2019

Starting with the moment a small sign was posted in the window of the former location of Potbelly sandwich shop at 522 South Gay Street, speculation and curiosity has been strong regarding who was bringing Vietnamese...

The Tennessee Theatre Purchases Four Floors of the Mechanics Bank and Trust Building

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 8, 2019

I first wrote about the Mechanics Bank and Trust Building at 612 South Gay Street about four-and-a-half years ago. The article focused on the amazing fifth floor of the building. Almost a year ago I, again,...

Violins of Hope Offers a Somber Glimpse of the Past, A Testament to Human Resilience

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 7, 2019

I rarely write about specific gallery exhibitions. I was moved to do so for Violins of Hope, the most recent exhibition at the UT Downtown Gallery after attending the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony last Friday....

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/6 – 1/15/2019)

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 6, 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...

Knox Heritage: New Leadership, New Directions, Same Mission

Where is Downtown?

Firehall Apartments at Knoxville High Opens

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/13 – 1/22/2019)

Another Market Square Business Closes: A Closer Look

Elkmont Exchange Announces New Menu, Beer Distribution and More

Details Emerge for Vietnamese Restaurant Coming to Gay Street

The Tennessee Theatre Purchases Four Floors of the Mechanics Bank and Trust Building

Violins of Hope Offers a Somber Glimpse of the Past, A Testament to Human Resilience

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/6 – 1/15/2019)

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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