Inside of Knoxville

Yes, They Are Open (Except One That Has Closed)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 24, 2015

I’m often asked, “Are they open?” The object of the question may be different from one conversation to another, but people forget or miss an article (can you believe that?) and they aren’t sure. Hopefully, this...

Knoxville Graphic House Leaves Market Square/Rococo Closes

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 23, 2015

This time of year often produces retail shifts – as we saw last year when several businesses closed or moved. As of December 1, we’ll see the a change on the square this year. It’s a...

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/22 – 12/1/2015) – And Another Ticket Giveaway

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 22, 2015

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: Alabama Shakes

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 21, 2015

Last March I photographed Alabama Shakes at their Tennessee Theatre show. Like every venue, it has its own quirks when taking photographs and lighting impacts photographs tremendously – sometimes helpfully, sometimes not. Scale also impacts shooting a...

Sometimes the Good Guys Win: Knox Heritage Fantastic Fifteen Awards

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 20, 2015

Once a year Knox Heritage celebrates local preservation victories and recognizes the people who had a hand in those victories. Last night the event took place at the Standard and featured a number of awards, along...

Babalu Ready to Open on Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 19, 2015

Last May when I interviewed Bill Latham, co-founder of Babalu Tacos and Tapas, I got more excited about the food than I’d expected. It seemed like fun, interesting food served in reasonable portions and at good...

Emory Place Development News (Plus a Concert Ticket Giveaway)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 18, 2015

Featuring some of the most attractive downtown buildings, Emory Place once featured its own market house and sat at the north end of the street car line. Intended to be a sort of second Market Square,...

Pedal Java: Coffee on Wheels

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 17, 2015

As coffee culture grows in Knoxville, we’ve started to get some interesting permutations both in the bean itself and the ways it’s delivered. This may be one of the most interesting: a bicycle pulling a cart...

A Road Diet In Broadway’s Future

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 16, 2015

There are a host of road changes and modifications planned for downtown and near-downtown over the next couple of years. Of course, the Cumberland Avenue project is painfully working it’s way toward completion. Also on the...

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/15 – 11/24/2015)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 15, 2015

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...

Yes, They Are Open (Except One That Has Closed)

Knoxville Graphic House Leaves Market Square/Rococo Closes

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/22 – 12/1/2015) – And Another Ticket Giveaway

Saturday Sounds: Alabama Shakes

Sometimes the Good Guys Win: Knox Heritage Fantastic Fifteen Awards

Babalu Ready to Open on Gay Street

Emory Place Development News (Plus a Concert Ticket Giveaway)

Pedal Java: Coffee on Wheels

A Road Diet In Broadway’s Future

The Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/15 – 11/24/2015)

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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