Inside of Knoxville

The Knox County Health Department Announces “Safe Bar” Initiative

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 8, 2022

Working in a bar is no easy job. While most patrons come, have a good time, and safely make it home, other patrons offer challenges. Beyond the obvious concern regarding over-imbibing and potentially driving, there is...

Good People Moving About and Getting Recognized

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 7, 2022

Probably the best thing about this job, for me, is getting to know so many great, creative, energetic, smart people. Many of them are young. I feel honored to get to get to know them on...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/6-2/15/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 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...

Snow Day Tomorrow Benefits Beardsley Farm (Plus a Paris Event)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 4, 2022

I thought I’d end the week with a mention of a couple of events that caught my eye. While we aren’t going to have either snow or Paris in Knoxville this weekend, you have a chance...

COVID-19: 2/3/2022 Update

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 3, 2022

This is a tricky time to write about or to process information regarding COVID-19. On the one hand, case rates are dropping globally and, in the U.S., Many people in the U.S. and locally have determined...

New2Knox and Move2Knox Open Downtown Office at 323 Union Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 2, 2022

A unique hybrid business model, grown over the last six years, has resulted in New2Knox and Move2Knox opening an office at 323 Union Avenue, beside Coffee and Chocolate. Behind the company is a trio of energetic...

Marriott Knoxville Downtown Opens, Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 1, 2022

Rockbridge, which also owns the Tennessean, has opened a new Downtown Marriott on Henley Street. The hotel began accepting guests last week and is celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony today. Located between the World’s Fair...

Mayor Seeks Downtown Input on Police Chief Hiring (And More!)

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 31, 2022

Last week Mayor Kincannon joined the Downtown Knoxville Alliance (AKA CBID) via Zoom to discuss the current efforts to hire a new head for the KPD. Erin Gill, Chief Policy Officer for the city also joined...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/30-2/8/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 30, 2022

Sunday, January 30 Downtown Knoxville Vendors In-Store Service Hours / Outdoor Dining Options / Take-Out and Curbside Delivery Hours Ellen Reid Soundwalk (featuring Kronos Quartet) in Ijams Nature Center, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (daily through...

BDC Brew Club Offers a Chance to Brew With the Pros

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 28, 2022

The Brewing and Distilling Center, located just off Broadway at 130 Bearden Place, offers certification courses in brewing and distilling. Since 2017, Todd White has operated the business at its current location. (You can see the...

The Knox County Health Department Announces “Safe Bar” Initiative

Good People Moving About and Getting Recognized

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/6-2/15/2022)

Snow Day Tomorrow Benefits Beardsley Farm (Plus a Paris Event)

COVID-19: 2/3/2022 Update

New2Knox and Move2Knox Open Downtown Office at 323 Union Avenue

Marriott Knoxville Downtown Opens, Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Seeks Downtown Input on Police Chief Hiring (And More!)

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/30-2/8/2022)

BDC Brew Club Offers a Chance to Brew With the Pros

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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