Let’s Talk Business
Before I get into today’s business business, let me take a small moment to thank those of you who voted for me in the Metropulse Best of Knoxville reader’s poll for best blog. I did not...
Important Events Not To Miss
There are three things happening downtown in the next couple of days that I’d like to encourage everyone to consider, so this is mostly an informational post. Tonight is the Metropulse “Best of Knoxville” party. As...
First Friday Finale
I wrapped up First Friday by re-tracing some of my steps back down Gay Street, through Market Square and back into Krutch Park. Options dwindle as the evening wears on because venues start closing, but I’ll...
First Friday, Second Glance: The 100 Block
Musical entertainment at the Emporium, First Friday, Knoxville, May 2011 Entering the 100 Block on First Friday isn’t quite like leaving the Knoxville of Market Square, but it is close. The crowd seems to shift from...
First Friday, Uptown Beginning
Planned Parenthood’s “Framed Choices,” Market Square, Knoxville, May 2011 Part of the fun of First Friday is the events you are certain you want to hit. Part of the fun is the random surprise along the...
Urban Mystery Picture #5
This is crazy. After two early easy wins by two residents of the Holston Building, I decided to make things more difficult and went for a more artsy shot. It only took until around 9:00 AM for a...
The Art of Poland at UT Gallery
“Art of Poland,” UT Downtown Gallery, Knoxville, April 2011 “Art of Poland,” UT Downtown Gallery, Knoxville, April 2011 (Last Supper on left) It’s easy to overlook the UT Downtown Gallery on the 100 Block of Gay...
Meanwhile on the World’s Fair Park: Walk to Cure Diabetes
Walk to Cure Diabetes, World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, 2011 This past Saturday was also the day for the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes. Several thousand people gathered at the World’s Fair Park where booths and entertainment...
Knoxville Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk
Knoxville Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk, Market Square, 2011 One of the best parts of the Dogwood Arts Festival for me, is the Chalk Walk. Held on Market Square, the event brings together families, school children and...
Dogwood Arts Parade, Part Two
Mustang Club, Dogwood Arts Parade, Knoxville, 2011 The Family Choice Award Winner (for our family) The second half of the parade included more classic cars, of course, but one of my favorite parts of the entire...