Inside of Knoxville

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Urban Wilderness Gateway Park

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 26, 2021

While I wrote about the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park last January, it had not been officially christened until last Friday. Due to the pandemic, many ribbon cuttings and other in-person ceremonial gatherings were nixed or simply...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/25-8/3/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 25, 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 –...

Austin Homes to Offer Housing to a Range of Incomes, Starting in December

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 23, 2021

On the face of it, hiding a 23-acre, 438 housing development a half mile from the Old City seems preposterous. That said, the Austin Homes development which, to be fair, is tucked behind a hillside, is...

Tennessee Theatre Featured Tonight on the Circle Network

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 21, 2021

Area residents can argue about most anything, from who should be the next quarterback at UT to politics and the relative import of billionaires launching themselves into space. But we agree on a few things. No...

New Concert Series Announced; New Downtown Concert Venue in 2022

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 20, 2021

Born & Raised Productions, which has produced several concert series in and around downtown, from Pretentious Glass to the Sunset on Central series, has announced The Outpost Outdoors Concert Series beginning September 10 and running through...

Event Held to Highlight Proposed Baseball Stadium

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 19, 2021

It was an informational event, certainly, but the distinction between that and a promotional event was hard to determine at times. It was partly a fun festival, with free rides in Olli, the self-driving vehicle developed...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/18-7/27/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 18, 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 –...

Fort Sanders Home Moved, Restored at 1815 Highland Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 16, 2021

Knox Heritage has helped save a number of homes and buildings in the area. Sometimes they simply provide inspiration by listing endangered properties and others step in to do the work. At times, they have restored...

Parks and (Non) Recreation

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 14, 2021

I had a number of readers and people on the street ask me what is happening on the south side of the river. It appears permanent fences have been erected featuring signs warning against trespassing. According...

Brother Wolf and Osteria Stella Open in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 12, 2021

The long-awaited Italian restaurant, Osteria Stella, and its companion aperitivo bar, Brother Wolf open to the public tomorrow at 108 West Jackson Avenue. The two locations held soft openings the last two weekends to glowing...

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Urban Wilderness Gateway Park

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/25-8/3/2021)

Austin Homes to Offer Housing to a Range of Incomes, Starting in December

Tennessee Theatre Featured Tonight on the Circle Network

New Concert Series Announced; New Downtown Concert Venue in 2022

Event Held to Highlight Proposed Baseball Stadium

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/18-7/27/2021)

Fort Sanders Home Moved, Restored at 1815 Highland Avenue

Parks and (Non) Recreation

Brother Wolf and Osteria Stella Open in the Old City

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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