Inside of Knoxville

Five Bar Restaurant Opens on Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 18, 2014

Today is the official opening of Five Bar Restaurant (Facebook) at 430 S. Gay Street. Yesterday a soft opening allowed staff to practice before opening day and the restaurant was packed. Small wonder, given the prices (free),...

Another Attempt at a Henley Solution: A Multiway Boulevard

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 17, 2014

Over three years have passed since I first took up the topic of Henley Street. The problem, as I see it, and I know some disagree, is that it is an unnecessary barrier between downtown and...

Do Cars Eat Buildings? Ask Whitney Manahan!

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 16, 2014

I often hear from visitors to our city that Knoxville has done a good job keeping its old building stock. It’s interesting to consider since, for those of us keeping an eye on such matters, it...

Saying “Goodbye” to Pryor Brown Parking Garage

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 15, 2014

The end of the line appears imminent for Pryor Brown. The struggles to save the building have been well documented and I’ll not add much to that, here. It was just over a year ago that...

The Downtown Knoxville Week Ahead (9/14 – 9/20/2014)

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 14, 2014

If you see an event I’ve missed and you’d like to plug, please comment below or e-mail me (knoxvilleurbanguy@gmail.com) and I’ll try to add it. The list may, accordingly, be expanded through the week. Staying true...

A Little Trolley Talk

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 12, 2014

I mentioned the trolley when I wrote about the opening of Publix, but I’ve never really talked much about them, so I wanted to give them a little more space. Of course, for those of you...

From Used Fryer Oil to Cleaner Air: Clean Energy Biofuels

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 11, 2014

What in the world does cooking used fryer oil have to do with cleaner air? And why would I write about it on a blog about downtown Knoxville? And to finish a paragraph of questions, could...

Zipcar: Opening the Possibility of Not Owning a Car

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 10, 2014

Consider Zipcar another piece of living a car-free lifestyle. While living without a car is difficult outside a larger city, it can be accomplished with the help and support of programs like Smart Trips, as we...

Smart Trips: Saving Knoxville’s Air One Commuter at a Time

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 9, 2014

I’ve mentioned the organization before, but I’ve never officially written a piece about them, which is kind of shocking, as I’ve loved Smart Trips since very early in their history. Officially started in 2004 as a...

First Friday and a Great Weekend in the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 8, 2014

Downtown bustled with major crowds all weekend. Friday night brought out-of-town UT fans into the city for the game, First Friday events and the usual Friday night craziness. Saturday offered the Farmers’ Market, Chess in Krutch...

Five Bar Restaurant Opens on Gay Street

Another Attempt at a Henley Solution: A Multiway Boulevard

Do Cars Eat Buildings? Ask Whitney Manahan!

Saying “Goodbye” to Pryor Brown Parking Garage

The Downtown Knoxville Week Ahead (9/14 – 9/20/2014)

A Little Trolley Talk

From Used Fryer Oil to Cleaner Air: Clean Energy Biofuels

Zipcar: Opening the Possibility of Not Owning a Car

Smart Trips: Saving Knoxville’s Air One Commuter at a Time

First Friday and a Great Weekend in the City

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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