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Knoxville Opera Presents Mefistofele Tonight and Sunday

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 4, 2022

Knoxville Opera is presenting a revival of Mefistofele with Hidenori Inoue making his KO debut in the title role. Kirk Dougherty plays Faust, while the principal cast is rounded out with Abigail Santos Villalobos (Margherita), Allison...

COVID-19: 3/3/2022 Report

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 3, 2022

A few weeks ago, when it became obvious a crest in cases and other data was coming, I began thinking about the haphazard way I’ve decided when to stop reporting and when to return. I looked...

The Bark to Open in Fourth and Gill

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 2, 2022

The Bark, a private indoor (and outdoor) dog park and day care will open soon at 601 Lamar Street. The location is at the heart of a tremendous amount of recent growth. It is situated behind...

Scruffy City Hall to Double Rooftop Space, Add Cover

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 1, 2022

Scruffy City Hall has come a long way since opening in 2014. It has been the site of many of my favorite music experiences, from lots of my favorite local bands to national artists like Alanna...

Update on Downtown Oak Ridge Plans

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 28, 2022

It’s been almost seven months since I reported on the proposal to build a center city in Oak Ridge. The city, which unlike most cities in the world, did not develop organically. A hurriedly designed town...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/27-3/8/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 27, 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...

Brass Pearl Opens at 24 Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 25, 2022

After a long journey (detailed here), the Brass Pearl opened at 24 Market Square on Wednesday. For the initial opening, they are operating by reservation only That should change soon, allowing for drop in and carry...

COVID-19: 2/24/2022 Update

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 24, 2022

There is much included in today’s report to celebrate. By virtually ever metric from international to local, the numbers paint an improving picture. With declining risk, I took a moment to compare current numbers to the...

Wood Properties Purchases 119 W. 5th Avenue; Building to be Rehabed

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 23, 2022

George Brown and SVN Wood Properties has recently purchased 119 West Fifth Avenue, also known as the Swift Building, as a new home for their business. The 1936 building is also home to Craft Axe Throwing,...

Wests Purchase Property on Blackstock Avenue, Just Off the World’s Fair Park, Plan Lunaverse

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 22, 2022

Scott and Bernadette West have purchased the former Concourse and International buildings at 940 Blackstock Avenue. The buildings face Ramsey Street, which is considered a closed street and they are hoping to return it to its...

Knoxville Opera Presents Mefistofele Tonight and Sunday

COVID-19: 3/3/2022 Report

The Bark to Open in Fourth and Gill

Scruffy City Hall to Double Rooftop Space, Add Cover

Update on Downtown Oak Ridge Plans

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/27-3/8/2022)

Brass Pearl Opens at 24 Market Square

COVID-19: 2/24/2022 Update

Wood Properties Purchases 119 W. 5th Avenue; Building to be Rehabed

Wests Purchase Property on Blackstock Avenue, Just Off the World’s Fair Park, Plan Lunaverse

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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