Blue Slip Bistro Opens Today
It’s been less than two months since I first told you about Chef Carol Scott and her new restaurant, Blue Slip Bistro at 300 W. Depot. It’s been a busy two months and a few changes have...
Nest Knoxville Opens Friday on the 100 Block
108 S. Gay Street springs back to life this Friday when Natalie and Marshall Stair open Nest Knoxville. In some respects it may feel familiar. You’ll find home decor and gift items customers knew to expect...
The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/10 – 7/19/2016)
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...
Theatrical Productions from Small Local and Traveling Companies take Center Stage Downtown
Some our larger companies take some time off in the summer. Clarence Brown Theatre goes silent while students are out of classes for the summer. They return with “Violet” in September. Theatre Knoxville Downtown returns a...
Modern Studio: Coming Soon To Happy Holler
The term “makerspace” is gaining some currency these days and it may be the best word to describe a new effort, Modern Studio (FB Page), being mounted by Victor Agreda, Jr., Burke Brewer and Carolyn Corley. The...
City Council Votes to Impose Historic Protection on Cal Johnson Building
City Council meetings sometimes provide a bit of drama and such was the case last night when it considered placing the Cal Johnson Building under historic zoning or H1 protection. Essentially, this means it cannot be...
Chivo Taqueria Opens July 7 at 314 S. Gay Street
Elements of the same team that brought you Stock and Barrel on Market Square will deliver top-line tacos and tequila starting Thursday. Chef Niko Angelos is joined by brothers Dino and Bill and partner Ben Austin. What...
The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/3 – 7/12/2016)
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...
City and Visit Knoxville Cover Garage Walls With Historic Photos
We’ve talked before, quite extensively, about the Walnut Street Garage. Built with one small portion of retail facing the street, it is a nine-story container for cars with very little to offer beyond that. The resultant...
Lonesome Dove Opens in the Old City and Offers a Spectacular Experience
I hadn’t imagined I would write a caption so positive about the opening of Lonesome Dove. We have chefs who have been in the area for years and have awards and accolades enough to satisfy any...