Inside of Knoxville

Sold Out Big Ears Features Numerous Free Events

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 17, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Big Ears Festival is back and Knoxville is set to become an international melting pot of music lovers for four days. In addition to musicians and music lovers from all over...

Addison’s Books to Open at 126 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 16, 2022

Brian Worley will soon open a bookstore at 126 South Gay Street, fulfilling a long-term dream to turn his passion into his career. Originally from Fountain City, he studied Nuclear Engineering at MIT. He worked as...

Potchke Deli Officially Opens Tomorrow

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 15, 2022

Located in the original Regas building at 318 North Gay Street (where Vienna Coffee was most recently), Potchke Deli bears little connection to its forebear, Regas Restaurant, in the location other than delicious food. Serving food...

A Snowy Day in Knoxville: March 2022

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 14, 2022

I posted the first photo shown here on Friday afternoon. It was a beautiful late afternoon and warm enough that sitting outside with a cool beverage was a pleasant option. It was about 66 degrees at...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/13-3/22/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 13, 2022

The rules are the same – 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...

Buzz Goss Brings New Development to Broadway

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 11, 2022

At the corner of Bearden Place and Irwin, just off Broadway across from the coming location of Yee Haw Brewing (formerly Elkmont Brewing), Buzz Goss is under contract for the former educational and office building owned...

COVID-19: 3/10/2022 Update

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 10, 2022

After looking at the range of metrics I mentioned last week, I feel the time has come to end my regular Thursday reports, though I may update the monthly numbers. While we are hitting .500 on...

2022 Festivals and Parades (Plus a few other major events)

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 8, 2022

With the Mardi Growl Parade and Festival Saturday, Festival Season has officially begun in Knoxville. I haven’t published a festival guide in two years. The 2020 list end up being almost universally canceled due the the...

Mardi Growl Provides a Day of Carnival Canine Celebration

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 7, 2022

The 15th annual Mardi Growl Pet Parade and Festival were held on Saturday. In keeping with a trend that started during the pandemic and has gained momentum at the urging of the city, the festival was...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/6-3/15/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 6, 2022

The rules are the same – 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...

Sold Out Big Ears Features Numerous Free Events

Addison’s Books to Open at 126 South Gay Street

Potchke Deli Officially Opens Tomorrow

A Snowy Day in Knoxville: March 2022

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/13-3/22/2022)

Buzz Goss Brings New Development to Broadway

COVID-19: 3/10/2022 Update

2022 Festivals and Parades (Plus a few other major events)

Mardi Growl Provides a Day of Carnival Canine Celebration

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/6-3/15/2022)

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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