Inside of Knoxville

Two Downtown Businesses Announce Closures

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 18, 2021

The list of businesses closing in the last two years has been remarkably short. Given the normal ebb-and-flow of business openings and closures being overlaid with a pandemic, it is truly remarkable. During the same run,...

CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 18, 2021

As I reported two weeks ago, CJs Closet, a new women’s boutique clothing store has opened at 213 East Fifth Avenue. The last two week have been about adding to inventory and getting the new store...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/17-10/26/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 17, 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 –...

COVID-19: 10/15/2021 Update

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 15, 2021

This week’s report comes to you with continually improving numbers in almost every category from International down to local. It’s a moment for hope, but we also have been here before. The questions presenting themselves now...

Former TVA Credit Union Building to Become Hotel, Restaurants

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 15, 2021

The former TVA Credit Union Building, located at the corner of Gay Street and Wall Avenue is finally getting the make-over that it deserved. A great example of a good use for its era, the building...

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 14, 2021

Transplant and Root is a new business offering unique private dining experiences in the Knoxville area. Esperanza Castillo, co-creator, co-owner and concierge and her husband, Michelin starred chef Brian Runge, have joined together to bring what...

Mayor Kincannon’s Proposal for Spending $35 Million COVID Funds Announced

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2021

The following is the full press release from the city. I typically edit, select from and supplement press releases, but this one has a large amount of detail and the size of the city expenditure is...

Checking in with 214 Magnolia Gallery

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2021

A lot has happened since Megan Stair opened 214 Magnolia Gallery (located at 214 Magnolia Avenue, beside Public House) in November 2019. Unbeknownst to most of us, a virus had begun circulating a half a world...

COVID-19: 10/12/2021 Update

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 12, 2021

Today will be the final Tuesday update until and unless circumstances force me back to it. I’ll continue the Friday round up for at least a few more weeks. Knox County (and state, national, and international)...

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 12, 2021

A new business has opened at 722 South Gay Street in the former location of Frussies. Hello Tea House is owned and operated by husband and wife team Eten Dong and Echo Liang. They were each...

Two Downtown Businesses Announce Closures

CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/17-10/26/2021)

COVID-19: 10/15/2021 Update

Former TVA Credit Union Building to Become Hotel, Restaurants

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene

Mayor Kincannon’s Proposal for Spending $35 Million COVID Funds Announced

Checking in with 214 Magnolia Gallery

COVID-19: 10/12/2021 Update

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

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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