Inside of Knoxville

A White Wedding in a Global Pandemic: An Urban Story

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 11, 2021

Christopher Deal and Brandon Pratt have been together for a decade and they always assumed they would get married and be together forever. That the story of their wedding would ultimately involve a global pandemic,...

Tailgate Closes at 23 Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 10, 2021

On March 21st, Tailgate on Market Square closed its doors for good. The store opened in October 2016 and seemed perfectly suited to fill a niche for UT-related sportswear in the downtown market. The location was...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/9 – 5/18/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 9, 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: 5/7/2021 Update (International, National, State, and Local)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 7, 2021

First, we should note that there is good news. Rarely over recent months have I been able to post graphs that show cases and deaths from COVID-19 declining at every level, from International, down to our...

Development Updates: Lay’s Packing Plant Demolition, Broadway Viaduct, Supreme Court Site

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 7, 2021

It’s hard to know what to call the plot of land bounded by Willow and Jackson Avenues and Patton and Florida Streets. Do I call it the Lay’s Meatpacking site? It is no longer that, and...

Construction Updates: 125 East Jackson Avenue and Stockyard Lofts

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 6, 2021

Development on any scale is almost always a challenge. Some challenges are anticipated, while others are unpleasant surprises. From a simple bathroom renovation to a renovation of an old building or construction from the ground up,...

Climate Change Prevention and Response on Display as Mayor Presents Budget

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 4, 2021

Tonight Mayor Kincannon will formally present her proposed budget to City Council. That budget includes significant commitments to reducing or fighting climate change, as we as strategies to mitigate the impact. At the center of her...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/2 – 5/11/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 2, 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: 4/30/2021 Update (International, National, State, and Local)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 30, 2021

Even as it feels very much like we are on the mend from this global plague, there is no shortage of news. While Americans increasingly take their vaccinations and tentatively remove their masks, much of the...

Artists Find a Home at West Fifth Studios

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 30, 2021

Two local artists, Gabrielle Barnhart, and Kate Turnbull have teamed to provide private studio space for other artists. The collection of studios at 211 West Fifth Avenue is situated primarily on the 3rd floor of the...

A White Wedding in a Global Pandemic: An Urban Story

Tailgate Closes at 23 Market Square

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/9 – 5/18/2021)

COVID-19: 5/7/2021 Update (International, National, State, and Local)

Development Updates: Lay’s Packing Plant Demolition, Broadway Viaduct, Supreme Court Site

Construction Updates: 125 East Jackson Avenue and Stockyard Lofts

Climate Change Prevention and Response on Display as Mayor Presents Budget

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/2 – 5/11/2021)

COVID-19: 4/30/2021 Update (International, National, State, and Local)

Artists Find a Home at West Fifth Studios

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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