Inside of Knoxville

Urban Outfitters, Farmers’ Market Set To Open, Plus More

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 1, 2013

When was the last time downtown citizens anticipated an opening more than the opening of Urban Outfitters? Tupelo Honey certainly caused quite a stir. Suttree’s made a big splash. But this has been years in the...

A Tour of Historic Fourth and Gill

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 30, 2013

When did people first begin to flee the city to find a quieter lifestyle? In Knoxville it started in the late 1800’s. One of the first quiet places of choice they sought is now known as...

George Jones: The Final Concert

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 29, 2013

Long-term readers might have noticed I didn’t write about Rhythm and Blooms this year and thought it odd. It is odd. As much as I love music and as much as I’ve enjoyed Rhythm and Blooms...

Shonos in City Re-Opens on Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 26, 2013

One of Market Square’s oldest restaurants is about to become its newest. Shonos in City, closed a couple of months ago to undergo a transformation, is opening today on Market Square with a whole new look....

Knoxville’s Creative Class

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 25, 2013

There’s been a good bit of talk around town about Knoxville’s creative class. It varies from one conversation or article to another as to precisely what is meant by the phrase, though there seems to be...

From Shakespeare to the Cemetery on a Knoxville Weekend

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 24, 2013

I’ve already mentioned the great outdoor emphasis last weekend. You know I heard incredibly great music – but I’ll get to that later. Knoxville’s literary soul was also on display. Urban Woman walked to Shakesfest while...

Outdoor Knoxfest Displays a Different Side of Urban Living

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 23, 2013

It takes some effort and a good bit of desire to find Outdoor Knoxville. I really wanted to find it Saturday to see what was up with Outdoor Knoxfest, which was an effort to raise money...

Bliss Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 22, 2013

It’s hard to say exactly when downtown began its re-emergence. The Old City flickered with life a bit around 1990, but faded again for a while. The Mercury Theater and Tomato Head pretty much held down...

What’s Behind Those Serpentine Walls? Historic Westwood

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 19, 2013

Knox Heritage offered the answer to the question I know I had pondered many times: What’s up with those undulating walls along Kingston Pike? It’s just a stone’s throw to the west of UT and downtown, located...

Scruffy City Ramble Returns Tonight

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 18, 2013

After an off month, Scruffy City Ramble returns to the Square Room tonight at 7:00. A strange scheduling conflict prevented the show from its March performance, but it returns with an excellent line-up featuring Southern Culture...

Urban Outfitters, Farmers’ Market Set To Open, Plus More

A Tour of Historic Fourth and Gill

George Jones: The Final Concert

Shonos in City Re-Opens on Market Square

Knoxville’s Creative Class

From Shakespeare to the Cemetery on a Knoxville Weekend

Outdoor Knoxfest Displays a Different Side of Urban Living

Bliss Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday

What’s Behind Those Serpentine Walls? Historic Westwood

Scruffy City Ramble Returns Tonight

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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