Inside of Knoxville

Hamilton Makes Huge Economic Impact on the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 3, 2023

(Ed. Note: These photographs were taken with my cellphone since cameras were not allowed at the production. The first two were taken with my old cell phone, while the last was taken with my new cellphone...

2023 Festival (and other Big Events) Planner

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 1, 2023

With the Mardi Growl Parade and Festival this coming Saturday, Festival Season officially begins in Knoxville. After a couple of years of pandemic-induced cancellations, festivals returned in a large way to the city in 2022. Thankfully,...

David Byrne Coming to Big Ears (and more festival updates)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 28, 2023

For many of us, the Big Ears Festival includes known and lesser or unknown names. Anticipating the artists with who we are familiar is balanced with anticipating the artists with whom we will soon become...

Tennessee Songwriters Week Displays East Tennessee Talent

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 28, 2023

In 2019, under the hand of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Songwriters Week was established to celebrate the singers and songwriters, as well as venerable venues that are a part of who we are as...

Have you heard the KAUL?

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 27, 2023

(Ed. Note: Today’s article is by guest writer Heather Ryerson) As the month of February winds down and Black History Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight an organization that is not just identifying...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/26 – 3/7/2023)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 26, 2023

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 time that the list can be...

Krutch Park Art: An Appreciation from a New Knoxvillian

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 24, 2023

(Ed. Note: Sometimes those of us who have been around Knoxville for a bit need to be reminded of the special jewel we could easily take for granted and to see what we have through fresh...

Pro Soccer Team One Knox Launches One Knoxville Collective, Brings Pro Soccer to the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 23, 2023

(Ed. Note: Today’s article is by guest writer Heather Ryerson) In 2022, soccer came to Knoxville. Through the vision of Drew McKenna, Knoxville created its first semi-pro soccer team-One Knoxville SC. The community rallied around them...

K.I.S.S. Caboose: Better Than A Rideshare

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 22, 2023

(Ed. Note: Today’s article is by guest writer Heather Ryerson.) Walking downtown on any given weekend displays that Knoxville has to offer. One of the things you’ll notice is the K.I.S.S. Caboose. Founder Gina Kelly is...

KAT Reimagined

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 21, 2023

(Ed. Note: Today’s article is a guest post by Dustin Durham. Dustin received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee in 2014 and is actively involved with Bike Walk Knoxville. He is a passionate...

Hamilton Makes Huge Economic Impact on the City

2023 Festival (and other Big Events) Planner

David Byrne Coming to Big Ears (and more festival updates)

Tennessee Songwriters Week Displays East Tennessee Talent

Have you heard the KAUL?

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/26 – 3/7/2023)

Krutch Park Art: An Appreciation from a New Knoxvillian

Pro Soccer Team One Knox Launches One Knoxville Collective, Brings Pro Soccer to the City

K.I.S.S. Caboose: Better Than A Rideshare

KAT Reimagined

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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