Inside of Knoxville

What Makes a City Succeed? Does Knoxville Have What It Takes?

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 28, 2016

The question presented itself to me recently in the form of a package I received in the US Mail. Inside was an article from this month’s Atlantic, mailed by a former boss and life-long friend who...

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/27 – 4/5/2016)

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 27, 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...

Saturday Sounds: Women in Jazz Jam Festival

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 26, 2016

In the middle of all the great festivals the city has to offer, we added a couple of new ones this year. The Women in Jazz Jam Festival, produced by local jazz musician and vocalist Kelle...

Every Single Downtown Question Answered! (Or at least a few of them)

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 25, 2016

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article offering small updates from around downtown. I thought I’d stay ahead of the curve a bit and give everyone some insight into current developments. I underestimated my...

Rikki Hall, “Six Legs and a Buzz” – A Celebration

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 24, 2016

Many of you may be scratching your heads at the caption, not knowing Rikki Hall or the title of his column which is now also the title of a new collection of his writing and...

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum: A Local Jewel Keeps Getting Better

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 23, 2016

The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum is another of those near-downtown jewels like Ijams, the Urban Wilderness, Fort Dickerson and House Mountain. This particular gem sits about five minutes by car to the east of downtown in...

Glimpses of Spring, Knoxville 2016

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 22, 2016

Even though today’s morning temperatures may not acknowledge it, the truth is spring has sprung and it’s one of the most beautiful times to live in east Tennessee. Don’t let the perfect days or afternoons pass...

K Brew Opens at Its New Location: 1138 North Broadway

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 21, 2016

It’s bigger, better and pretty much as cool as it could be. The brothers LaMacchia (Pierce and Michael) who I introduced to you here have made another move in their expanding business. Just over a month ago...

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/20 – 3/29/2016)

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 20, 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...

Saturday Sounds: John Mayall at the Bijou

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 19, 2016

I know. Those of you who read Saturday Sounds are saying, “Didn’t he already do John Mayall?” The answer, of course, is “yes.” I did a preview of the show at the Bijou, along with a...

What Makes a City Succeed? Does Knoxville Have What It Takes?

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/27 – 4/5/2016)

Saturday Sounds: Women in Jazz Jam Festival

Every Single Downtown Question Answered! (Or at least a few of them)

Rikki Hall, “Six Legs and a Buzz” – A Celebration

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum: A Local Jewel Keeps Getting Better

Glimpses of Spring, Knoxville 2016

K Brew Opens at Its New Location: 1138 North Broadway

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/20 – 3/29/2016)

Saturday Sounds: John Mayall at the Bijou

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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