Inside of Knoxville

lowercase books Opens In Parkridge

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 21, 2022

A new bookstore, lowercase books, quietly opened last month at 1530 Washington Avenue in a small node of buildings in the Parkridge community. Owner Bryce McQuern continues to make changes and additions to the space as...

Two Downtown Businesses Shutter, Harvest Opening Location On Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 20, 2022

A couple of businesses on or near the 100 block of Gay Street have recently closed or transitioned away from a store front. While the city has experienced a startling run of openings and expansions since...

State and Local COVID-19 Cases and Deaths By Month

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 19, 2022

It’s time to look at our monthly COVID-19 numbers, as we have for the past couple of years. There is a lot of good news to be found among the numbers and much to celebrate regarding...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (4/17-4/26/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 17, 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...

“I’m Moving Downtown for the Great Parking!”

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 15, 2022

Said no one ever. “I’m going downtown for the evening to enjoy the great parking!” Said no one . . . well you get the idea. I’ve been struck in the last few days, since my...

Visit Knoxville to Launch K-Town Connect Ambassador Program for Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 14, 2022

It’s been rumored to be in the offing for months, and it appears the K-Town Connect Program will launch tomorrow by Visit Knoxville, the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Downtown Knoxville Alliance. Block by...

A Night in the City or Why I Didn’t Do My Assignment

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 13, 2022

You are free to look at this article in either of two ways. It could be a perfect example of an urban night. It could also be an excuse for not writing the column I had...

Major New Project Will Reconnect the Fabric of Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 12, 2022

In a very significant development for downtown, Hatcher-Hill Properties has introduced a project that will restore the western side of the 200 block of Gay Street. The combination of residential and commercial buildings is one of...

Downtown Knoxville Bids Farewell to P Smith Over One Last Bed of Pansies

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 11, 2022

Over the years I’ve written profiles, sometimes in the form of remembrances, to the range of characters that make downtown Knoxville the place that it is. One of those people has decided to move on down...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (4/10-4/19/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 10, 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...

lowercase books Opens In Parkridge

Two Downtown Businesses Shutter, Harvest Opening Location On Gay Street

State and Local COVID-19 Cases and Deaths By Month

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (4/17-4/26/2022)

“I’m Moving Downtown for the Great Parking!”

Visit Knoxville to Launch K-Town Connect Ambassador Program for Downtown

A Night in the City or Why I Didn’t Do My Assignment

Major New Project Will Reconnect the Fabric of Downtown

Downtown Knoxville Bids Farewell to P Smith Over One Last Bed of Pansies

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (4/10-4/19/2022)

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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