Downtown Updates: Things To Do, New Eats, Anniversaries, and Grand Openings
As usual, a lot is going on downtown, and we want you to know it all! Check out these updates, and let us know if you have one of your own! Things to Do! First Friday...
Corte-Land Art House Now Open at 503 Clinch Ave.
Kami Astro moved from Chicago, IL, to Knoxville, TN, in 2017. He came for opportunities in the vibrant television industry at the time and began a production company called FRVR Recordings. As that landscape changed and...
Evolve Yoga Rounds Out Wellness Services at Baker Creek Preserve: Grand Opening Celebration on September 1
Joanna Goan is a registered dietician who worked in the corporate scene for years, experiencing stress and anxiety that led to physical complaints along with mental health strain. She tried medications, and eventually, her doctor recommended...
“The Feeling of Being Alive” Josh Coates is Getting Back to His First Love
Most of us know Josh Coates and his sister, Victoria Scott, through the culinary genius at Seoul Brothers and later Bubbles and Cream and Hong’s Kitchen. They opened Seoul Brothers at Marble City Market in November...
Elst Brewing Company to Become The Black Dog
On July 6th, Elst Brewing Company, located at 2419 North Central Street, made this announcement on their social media platforms: “It is with mixed emotions that we share some important news about the future of Elst....
The Theatre! The Theatre! Everyone Loves the Theatre! What’s Coming to Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre this Season
Summer break is coming to a quick close. Lucky for us, opportunities to experience culture and the arts never comes to a close in Knoxville! The Tennessee Theatre and the Clarence Brown Theatre never disappoint with...
YWCA Looks to Raise Additional Funds to Serve More Women- Renovate their 100-year-old Building
Many Knoxvillians may know the YWCA building as where they learned to swim or where they took dance lessons as a child. Or you remember that one scene in October Skies that was filmed there....
Smokies Multiuse Stadium Tour Update June 2024
Urban Guy has been keeping up with the progress at the future home of Smokies baseball/multiuse stadium and residential development. I had the chance to tour last week and get behind the scenes. You can see...
Fiori Bar and Lounge is Now Open
June 4 was a monumental day for Fiori Bar and Lounge, a testament to the unwavering dedication of its owners, Jesse and Corey Vose. After a patient wait, they finally unveiled their creation to the...
Rhinestone Fest Brings Sparkle to the Old City
The Rhinestone Fest, a beloved event in our Old City community, is a celebration of all things Dolly. With its abundance of sparkle, joy, and pink, this festival unites Dolly Parton fans from all walks of...