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...
Business
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...
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...
Bernadette’s Crystal Gardens Dazzles at Every Turn
Scott West’s telling of the saga of Bernadette’s Crystal Gardens is a telling of intentions, some of them very good, which all went awry in different directions. It started with his pronouncement, in the original June...
A Very Different Babalu to Open This Week Under New Ownership
Fun times are once more awaiting at Babalu on Gay Street. The restaurant, originally opened in November 2015, announced its permanent closure in the early days of the pandemic last year. After a very brief interlude,...
400 Block Merchants Respond to Changes in Promenade Garage
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...
How Well Has Knoxville Tourism Survived the Pandemic?
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...
Wicked Chicken Opens at 141 South Gay Street
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...
Marble City Market Coming to Regas Square
In June 2019, the first residents moved into Regas Square Condominiums. Subsequently, the vast majority of the 101 units have become occupied, with a few remaining units available for purchase (check them out here). Notably, the...
Jacks Expands, Forms New Joint Ownership
Two years ago, this month Jacks opened at 133 South Gay Street (See this original article for profiles of Logan and Katherine.). The eclectic shop owned by Logan and Katherine Higgins spotlighted local makers, including the...