Inside of Knoxville

2021 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Pro Road Championships

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 21, 2021

Two years ago I determined that my next U.S. Pro Road Championship would be a different experience. I walked the entire course at least two previous years and, after becoming dehydrated on the South Knoxville Bridge,...

2021 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Pro Criterium Championships 2021

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 21, 2021

It is entirely possible that I’m behind the curve but, for me, this weekend’s U.S. Pro Cycling Championships felt like a big coming out party for the city after a long run of anything but normal....

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (6/20-6/29/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 20, 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 –...

Talking Baseball and History

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 18, 2021

There are a number of ways to approach the conversation surrounding the concept of returning minor league baseball to Knoxville. While much of the focus has been on economics, including whether or not public dollars should...

The Hills are Alive . . .

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 16, 2021

Well, you know the rest. Music is popping up so fast around the city that perhaps we should hire Julie Andrews to promote it. I’m going to run through some of the musical events popping up...

Sugar Coated Coming to 109 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 14, 2021

A new business has been announced for 109 South Gay Street. Sugar Coated is a hair removal and spray tanning business, brought to Knoxville by owners Megan McCarthy and Brittany Absmeier. The two have operated a...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (6/13-6/22/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 13, 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 –...

Pete’s Coffee Shop Celebrates 35 Years: Pete Tells the Story

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 11, 2021

I have seen Pete Natour, owner of Pete’s Coffee Shop at 540 Union Avenue, many times over the years as I came and went with takeout orders or sat for a meal. We always spoke but...

Broadway Market to Reopen in August

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 9, 2021

A few weeks ago, I reported that Chef Don Devore, co-owner with his wife Lauren, of Broadway Market, had suffered a serious health setback. After rarely missing work for years, he was admitted to the hospital...

Flower Pot Closes Downtown Location, Opens New Concept on Washington Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 7, 2021

I’ve had several people ask about the fate of the Flower Pot location on Gay Street. It closed at the end of 2020 and the windows are currently covered in brown paper. I originally assumed, like...