Care Cuts: Expanding the Care Beyond the Cuts
A number of readers have asked what is being done to help the homeless. The answer is: a lot. Today we look at one of the groups trying to help, Care Cuts. I first met Marti...
Knoxville Urban Guy
Aaron Thompson and Jessica King to Introduce Lilou in the Hope Building
Aaron Thompson and Jessica King, current owners of Brother Wolf and Osteria Stella in the Old City, and owners of the now paused Sapphire, will bring an entirely new concept to the space formerly occupied...
Hope Building Sold, Redevelopment Plans Revealed
The Hope Building, an attractive five-story building constructed in 1897, at 428 South Gay Street is under new ownership and will be redeveloped as a boutique hotel. The building, owned for years by Dewhirst Properties, was...
Two Downtown Businesses Announce Closures
The list of businesses closing in the last two years has been remarkably short. Given the normal ebb-and-flow of business openings and closures being overlaid with a pandemic, it is truly remarkable. During the same run,...
CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today
As I reported two weeks ago, CJs Closet, a new women’s boutique clothing store has opened at 213 East Fifth Avenue. The last two week have been about adding to inventory and getting the new store...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/17-10/26/2021)
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: 10/15/2021 Update
This week’s report comes to you with continually improving numbers in almost every category from International down to local. It’s a moment for hope, but we also have been here before. The questions presenting themselves now...
Former TVA Credit Union Building to Become Hotel, Restaurants
The former TVA Credit Union Building, located at the corner of Gay Street and Wall Avenue is finally getting the make-over that it deserved. A great example of a good use for its era, the building...
Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene
Transplant and Root is a new business offering unique private dining experiences in the Knoxville area. Esperanza Castillo, co-creator, co-owner and concierge and her husband, Michelin starred chef Brian Runge, have joined together to bring what...
Mayor Kincannon’s Proposal for Spending $35 Million COVID Funds Announced
The following is the full press release from the city. I typically edit, select from and supplement press releases, but this one has a large amount of detail and the size of the city expenditure is...