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COVID-19: 2/18/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK + Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 18, 2021

More cold, wet weather without snow. Sorry Old Man Winter, but if that’s what you’ve got, I’m ready to move on. Sunday looks nice and, of course, since we are in East Tennessee, after this week...

400 Block Merchants Respond to Changes in Promenade Garage

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 18, 2021

A few weeks ago, I wrote about changes to the Promenade Garage. The Knoxville Utilities Board, which owns the garage, recently changed management from the Public Building Authority to Premier Parking. Ending its agreement with the...

COVID-19 Update: 2/17/2021 (State, Local, KCS, UTK)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 17, 2021

It’s time for me to come clean. We’ve had snow all around us for weeks, but it was seeing my relative’s wintery photographs from Alabama (!) that convinced me you had to know I bought a...

COVID-19 Update: 2/16/2021 (State, Local, KCS, UTK and Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 16, 2021

Today is Mardi Gras. It takes me back to last year, having one last blast in the streets with tens of thousands of people, including Urban Girl and Urban Woman. It was a scenario that would...

How Well Has Knoxville Tourism Survived the Pandemic?

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 16, 2021

We all remember last March when hotels suddenly emptied and it seemed the world stopped traveling all at once. There was no way to anticipate what awaited in the coming months, but serious changes were clearly...

COVID-19 Update: 2/15/2021 (International, National, Local, KCS, UTK)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 15, 2021

Welcome, everyone, to a fresh week and the second half of February. We are fast approaching the anniversary of the point at which we realized something weird was about to happen. A year ago this past...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/14 – 2/23/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 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 Update: 2/12/2021 (State, Local, KCS, UTK)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 12, 2021

Happy Frigid Friday! Today might be tailor-made for couples to snuggle up a bit. Thanks to Urban Daughter’s planning, we will have a Valentines party at our house with special plates, games and, of course, lots...

Wicked Chicken Opens at 141 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 12, 2021

I was reminded of the Buddhist expression (adapted by Donovan Leitch), “First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is.” In the case of downtown Knoxville, it might be “First there is...

COVID-19: 2/11/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 11, 2021

I hope you grabbed a little of that warm sunshine yesterday. Urban Boy and I made it to Krutch Park for a little fun. Meanwhile, dreary cold days of winter appear to be good for rising...

COVID-19: 2/18/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK + Today’s Health Department Briefing)

400 Block Merchants Respond to Changes in Promenade Garage

COVID-19 Update: 2/17/2021 (State, Local, KCS, UTK)

COVID-19 Update: 2/16/2021 (State, Local, KCS, UTK and Today’s Health Department Briefing)

How Well Has Knoxville Tourism Survived the Pandemic?

COVID-19 Update: 2/15/2021 (International, National, Local, KCS, UTK)

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/14 – 2/23/2021)

COVID-19 Update: 2/12/2021 (State, Local, KCS, UTK)

Wicked Chicken Opens at 141 South Gay Street

COVID-19: 2/11/2021 Update (State, Local, KCS, UTK)

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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