A 3-Ring Circus Arrives at the Emporium
I caught a quiet weekday last week to slip into the Emporium to enjoy the September exhibitions. Opening night (always on First Friday) is a fun time to meet the artists, see friends, and enjoy the...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (9/12 – 9/21/2021)
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 –...
COVID-19: 9/10/2021 Update
Here’s the Friday report. As usual, we’ll look for the good news, be honest about the bad news, and try to give everyone the information they need to safely navigate a serious situation. The rate of...
Planning Commission Votes on Baseball Stadium and Gay Street Development
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission discussed proposed development for the baseball stadium and its surrounding area, as well as for the recently discussed new development on Gay Street. While there were numerous additional topics, but the...
Get Your Knoxville Music in the Fresh Air
I think many live music lovers in the area might agree that this is a good time to hear some great outdoor music. Second Bell Festival successfully brought outdoor festivals back to the area a couple...
COVID-19: 9/8/2021 Update
Due to the fact that Tennessee gave no COVID-19 updates through Monday and only did so late Tuesday, there was little reason to report state data yesterday. Additionally, the KCHD and KCS reports were not issued...
Ellen Reid’s “Soundwalk”: A Beautiful New Twist to Walking the Trails at Ijams
Beginning today, Big Ears presents Pulitzer Prize winning composer and Oak Ridge native, Ellen Reid’s, latest work “Soundwalk,” at Ijams Nature Center. The free presentation is available for download on your smartphone and is anticipated to be...
Major New Development Possible for Gay Street
In a very significant potential development for Gay Street, one of the empty spaces dotting the corridor may soon be filled. A rezoning request was recently filed for 350 South Gay Street, which is currently a...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (9/5 – 9/14/2021)
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: 9/3/2021 Update
Welcome to the Friday update. In short, the news continues to not be good, with Tennessee briefly reported to have the worst rate of spread in the country, which has one of the worst rates of...