Inside of Knoxville

Knoxville Opera Presents Mary, Queen of Scots

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 28, 2017

Knoxville Opera‘s latest production, “Mary, Queen of Scots,” (originally produced in 1835 as Maria Stuarda) by Gaetano Donizetti continues the opera company’s presentation of excellent productions in the city. As I’ve said before, I’m no opera critic,...

The Parlor at Maple Hall Opens on Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 27, 2017

A part of the original vision of owners Greg Cox and Kevin Rice, Maple Hall has added an expansion business, as The Parlor opened yesterday behind Maple Hall. It’s accessible via the stairwell at the rear...

Fourth and Gill 2017 Tour of Homes, Part Two

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 26, 2017

Just about the time I pronounce a favorite, I look at the next set of photographs and remember another house I loved. The Cureton House at 1025 Eleanor, built in 1907 was an incredibly warm and...

Fourth and Gill 2017 Tour of Homes, Part One

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 25, 2017

Urban Woman and I are big fans of home tours and we look forward to several each year, including the Fourth and Gill Tour of Homes. Despite the fact the rain refused to relent all weekend...

Rossini 2017 Dances Around the Rain Until It Can Dance No More

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 24, 2017

The forecast looked bleak. The history is spotty, at best. We all remember the year the Rossini Festival, sponsored by Knoxville Opera, was washed out by buckets of day-long rain. I slipped out early to watch...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (4/23 – 5/2/2017)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 23, 2017

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...

The French Market Opens Today at 412 Clinch Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 21, 2017

Been missing your crepes? Jonesing for your chocolate croissants? You may now breathe a little easier: The French Market Crêperie is open for business as of 9:00 AM this morning. You’ll find the same great menu...

It’s Home Tour Season: A Small Preview of the City People Downtown Home Tour

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 20, 2017

There are actually several home tours which have happened or are happening soon. As part of Architecture Week, a city-wide tour of mid-mod homes was held last Saturday. This weekend (on Sunday), the Fourth and Gill...

What Should We Expect from Transit $ in the Near Term?

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 18, 2017

We live in interesting times. An unpredictable president is joined by a Senate and a House under control of the party with which he has aligned himself. Yet, it’s a party which he has taken stances...

Supreme Court Site Proposal Advances

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 17, 2017

The city of Knoxville sent out a request for proposals for redevelopment of the Supreme Court Site, received four, and has selected one to move forward. The selection process was held outside public purview in order...

Knoxville Opera Presents Mary, Queen of Scots

The Parlor at Maple Hall Opens on Gay Street

Fourth and Gill 2017 Tour of Homes, Part Two

Fourth and Gill 2017 Tour of Homes, Part One

Rossini 2017 Dances Around the Rain Until It Can Dance No More

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (4/23 – 5/2/2017)

The French Market Opens Today at 412 Clinch Avenue

It’s Home Tour Season: A Small Preview of the City People Downtown Home Tour

What Should We Expect from Transit $ in the Near Term?

Supreme Court Site Proposal Advances

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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