Cafe 4 Changes Ownership
HD Patel and the Ephant Group have assumed ownership of Cafe 4 from Jim and Lori Klonaris in a transaction brokered by Oliver Smith IV and Will Sims for Oliver Smith Realty and Development. The Cafe...
Inside of New York: People, Streets and Small Adventures
I do love the art and the buildings in New York City. I love the food and the music. But most of all, I love the street. I enjoy the people and the bustling sidewalks. I...
Inside of New York City: Dylan and other Nerdy Parts
We’ll hit up another couple more New York City posts and then, I promise, we’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming. I appreciate you humoring me for a bit. This is the first trip outside family...
Inside of New York City: Buildings and Art
I heard from a New Yorker once, that the buildings are the real stars of the city. Certainly, an argument could be made to that effect. He waxed eloquent about the juxtaposition of the old and...
Inside of New York City: What Seems Different
Here’s a warning: After nearly two years of barely leaving downtown Knoxville, other than a couple of recent trips to visit family and friends, I took the chance and spent three days in New York City...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (12/12-12/21/2021)
As events are opening up, we’re listing a combination of virtual and live events. The rules are the same – if you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims –...
JFG Building Changes Ownership: Units Available
A major downtown building is changing hands as the JFG Building (JFG Flats) at 200 West Jackson Avenue is purchased (via Jackson Central Partners, LLC) by Thomas Boyd and Will Sims from Dewhirst Properties (DBA: JFG...
Jenna Baker to Open Vid’l, Plant-Based Restaurant in the Old City
Jenna Baker, owner and operator of Cook to be Well, is opening her own space in the Old City at 111 East Jackson, Suite 103, in the former home of Blüen. The new restaurant, Vid’l, will...
The Ale’ Rae Grill Opens at 937 North Broadway
David Goldschmitt and his daughters Allie and Rachel Goldschmidt have opened Ale’ (pronounced “Alley,” like Allie) Rae (Short for Rachel — spotting a pattern?) Grill, a music-centered gastropub, at 937 North Broadway, which some of you...
New Development Coming to Emory Place
Remember back in those halcyon days before the pandemic. It was July of 2019 when last I wrote about Emory Place. Tim Hill had owned the buildings on the west side of Emory Place for a...