COVID-19: 8/31/2022 Update
It’s been about six weeks since my last article on COVID-19. No one wished more than myself that it would be my last. But here we are: After showing signs of slowing, the spread of COVID-19...
Frothy Monkey is Open on Gay Street
The long awaited opening of Frothy Monkey in the Kress Building at 419 South Gay Street has finally come. The announcement of their pending occupancy was made over a year ago and sometimes progress on the...
Inside Cities in the Midwest
Hopefully you didn’t notice, but Urban Woman and I slipped away for eleven days earlier this month, traveling north through Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Most of that time was spent in Wisconsin...
Major Transactions Boost Downtown Investment
Ever larger dollar amounts continue to flow into downtown. Amounts that would have been unthinkable just a few short years ago are increasingly common. While some of the investors are from out of our area, a...
Asian Festival Dazzles and Fills Entire World’s Fair Park
It has become a phenomenon relative to all Knoxville events. The festival, which began in Krutch Park Extension with an estimated attendance through the day of about 3,000, has grown each year. The second year, still...
The Holistic Connection is Now Open on Gay Street
(Ed. Note: There is so much to write about this week that it is likely there will be afternoon articles. Make sure you don’t miss anything!) The founder of The Holistic Connection, Mike Solomon, was on...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (8/28 – 9/6/2022)
If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me) and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be...
Donuts and Cookies and Gluten-free, Oh, My!
(Ed. Note: Today’s article is written by guest writer Heather Ryerson.) Chef Dustin Cochran is a man on a mission. He is bringing joy to the world through donuts, both traditional and gluten free and is...
Sunset on Central Returns This Weekend
Born and Raised Productions is returning with the fifth rendition of Sunset on Central after a two-year absence. Knoxville’s biggest free music festival has grown to include five stages including stages at Central Filling Station, Schulz...
Double S Wine Bar is Moving a New Location
Steve Sansone moved downtown about three years ago, situating himself across from his business, The Double S Wine Bar. He said it bought him the gift of time and he has loved living downtown and he’s...