I made no secret that I thought this was an important meeting. The Central Business Improvement District is an organization with a mission to enhance progress in the downtown area. Funded by a tax on downtown businesses and...

Jay Clark at the Preservation Pub Speakeasy The second week of the Homegrown series hosted by WFIV, 105.3 in the Preservation Pub Speakeasy was a great sophomore effort. Jay Clark is a wonderfully talented local singer-songwriter whose...

We lost an old neighbor and immediately gained a new one at 23 Market Square on August 19. Unlike other transitions downtown which have resulted in a temporary vacancy before a new tenant could be found or could...

Bobbie Ann Mason at Union Avenue Books, Knoxville Bobbie Ann Mason’s recent visit to Union Avenue Books marked a major coup for the store. A nationally and internationally recognized author, Ms. Mason can do as she pleases...

Tomorrow meets yesterday at the East Tennessee History Fair 2011, Knoxville The entire cast of characters, East Tennessee History Fair 2011, Knoxville This has to be one of the most picturesque events in Knoxville every year....

Brownlow Lofts at the former Brownlow Elementary School I’ve heard of Brownlow Lofts the 4th and Gill area. I knew it was located in the former Brownlow Elementary School.  I remembered the news story when it...

David Crockett Night at Union Avenue Books’ “Books and Beer” I’m not sure the last time David Crockett had a bigger week in Knoxville. He wasn’t so famous when he lived in Jefferson County. Maybe it...

James Tremble, Chris Doody and Scott Miller, Preservation Pub, Knoxville I’ve got enough material to go back to seven days a week, but barely enough time between events to blog about it. I’m going to delay...

I’m going to hit the subject again because it is so important. Make sure you get to the Square Room by 5:00. That will begin the 45 minute meet and greet with the staff and board of the...

I know some of you must get tired of me suggesting you go to this musical event or that artistic or literary event, but I absolutely must implore you to attend back-to-back events this Monday night:...