COVID-19:1/27/2022 Update
I called last week’s numbers a “peak moment,” with the caveat that it could get worse. It did. By every measure, our local and state situation is worse than last week. Even as global and national...
Brass Pearl to Open in Late February at 24 Market Square
The long-anticipated oyster bar and seafood restaurant, The Brass Pearl, at 24 Market Square is nearing readiness, and an opening in late February is anticipated. Owners Niko Angelos, Bill Angelos, and Ben Austin, also owners of...
Big Ears Goes Literary with Nikki Giovanni, Patti Smith, and More
Known as a festival for some of the most prominent and innovative musicians and composers in the world, the Big Ears Festival, which will be held in two months, is adding another dimension to its game....
First Development Project Announced Adjacent to the Planned Stadium
The first of the pledged development projects has been given a name and details have emerged. The residential structure will be called the Beauford Delaney building in honor of the internationally acclaimed Knoxville artist who died...
DollyFest Returning to Old City
Last week on January 19, Dolly Parton’s 76th birthday, plans were announced for a second annual DollyFest in the Old City. Presented by the Old City Association and produced in collaboration with Paris Woodhull Illustrations, HH...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/22-2/1/2022)
Sunday, January 23 Downtown Knoxville Vendors In-Store Service Hours / Outdoor Dining Options / Take-Out and Curbside Delivery Hours Asana Atelier: Yin for the Win with Jen Beyt Coffin, Glowing Body Yoga & Healing Arts, 9:30...
Winter Farmers’ Market Moves to Market Square
The Winter Farmers’ Market has moved around a bit in recent years. Pre-pandemic it was alternating weekends at the Central United Methodist Church. During the first winter of the pandemic it was held outside at the Mary...
COVID-19: 1/20/2022 Update
This report comes to you at the peak, to this point, of the COVID-19 pandemic as experienced in Knoxville and Knox County. Unfortunately, most of the information we have is already nearly a week old. Orwell...
Cold Days and Good Stories
I hope you are all keeping warm through what is likely our coldest stretch of winter. It’s not a bad time to stay in and stay warm for other reasons, as well. Maybe the cold has...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (1/16-1/25/2022)
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...