Bullman’s South Opens on Sevier
Terry Bullman’s name is familiar to many in Knoxville. He moved here in 1997 and lived downtown for many years before moving to his current home in Old North. After fighting in tough man competitions, he...
COVID-19: 3/4/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK, and Today’s Health Department Briefing)
When will the pandemic end? We aren’t likely to wake up one morning and realized it ended while we slept, though that would be nice. Is there a personal marker you have in mind? Lists of...
Java Racer Set to Open on Jackson Avenue
When the pandemic passes and area residents and tourist stream once more into downtown, they are going to have a lot of catching up to do. Businesses continue to open and expand, continuing the downtown boom...
COVID-19: 3/3/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK)
Welcome to a beautiful Wednesday. What a difference a year can make! We’ve made it through the longest and most difficult part of the epidemic. Now we need to see it successfully through to the end....
COVID-19: 3/2/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK + Today’s Health Department Briefing)
I am not sure who saw what shadow and what it meant, but I’m feeling spring. I think maybe our winter, both seasonal and metaphoric is behind us. Last spring was beautiful in east Tennessee, but...
Knox Selfie Lab Coming to 906 Sevier Avenue
An immersive destination experience is coming to 906 Sevier Avenue, when Knox Selfie Lab opens below Hi Wire Brewing. Patrons can expect 12-18 fully interactive photo labs, with sets changing at least quarterly. The business...
COVID-19: 3/1/2021 Update (International, National, State, Local, KCS, UTK)
I hope you had a great weekend. We got a little surprise sunshine that prompted some bonus balcony time. I need the fresh air because apparently, I have wrinkles. I had never noticed, but Urban Boy...
COVID-19: The Review by Month or Are Things Really That Much Better?
As requested by readers many months ago, now, this article is a look at monthly data to see bigger trends that is possible looking at the daily minutia. To dispense quickly with the above question: yes....
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/28 – 3/9/2021)
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: 2/26/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK + UTK Briefing)
Welcome to Friday and 40 days and 40 nights of rain headed our way. Or maybe six, but it’s a lot. I usually try to find some little hook to give you in front of each...