Business Closings and Openings: How Are We Doing?
My readership goes up on the days I announce a new business opening. I’ve never tracked it to be certain, but I think maybe it goes even higher when we have a closing, especially if it...
Cormac McCarthy, A German Band and a Freshly Painted Wall
Many of us love both books and Knoxville. When the two merge in the form of Knoxville writers or writing about Knoxville, it’s a pretty heady intersection for someone like myself. Knoxville has lots of literary...
Area Preservation Projects and Road Projects Win Awards
Knox Heritage announced its annual East Tennessee Preservation Awards recognizing “outstanding individuals, organizations and projects contributing to the protection of East Tennessee’s heritage.” As is often the case, several awards went to downtown Knoxville projects. Hopefully,...
Simpl: New Restaurant Announced for South Knoxville
The south side of the river continues to attract new businesses, as Kendale Ball announces plans to open Simpl, a southern American restaurant at 1120 Sevier Avenue. The spot was most recently home to Three Bears...
Midterms Are Here: Have You Voted?
In some respects, it’s hard to believe mid-terms are here. This moment has been a national focal point for two years for many people. In other respects, the presidential election of 2016 seems like decades ago....
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/4 – 11/13/2018)
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...
Sugar Mama’s Closes on the 100 Block, Owners Announce New Plans
In March of 2016, Sugar Mama’s opened at 135 South Gay Street. Hannah and Mike McConnell brought a love of craft beer and Hannah’s baking skills to a brick and mortar address after early success working...
Soiree Chef Cedric Coant Offers French Cooking Classes and Private Four Course Meals in the Old City
A new, tasty and fun treat is offered in the Old City at Soiree, a private dining space offering French Cooking Classes and Private Four Course Meals in the JFG Building in the Old City. The...
Kefi, Old City Greek Cocktail Restaurant Opens
The wait was worth the end result. Urban Woman and I have been looking forward to the opening of Kefi since I first wrote about it nearly two months ago. We enjoyed the first night of public...
Bird on the Wire Studio: A Look Inside a True Maker Space
Derek White welcomed me into his Bird on the Wire studio at 1300 McCalla Avenue for our long-delayed conversation. He apologized for not having the work area in perfect shape, which came as a surprise to...