New Development Coming to Emory Place
Remember back in those halcyon days before the pandemic. It was July of 2019 when last I wrote about Emory Place. Tim Hill had owned the buildings on the west side of Emory Place for a...
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Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (12/5-12/14/2021)
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 –...
Miracles and Mares
The Miracle Part: It’s been a while since I introduced you to “Miracle on Gay Street,” which ran successfully for three years at Sapphire, including last Christmas season, before the cocktail bar closed its doors for...
Camera Surveillance System Proposed for Downtown (And Continued Conversations Regarding Homelessness)
The Quality of Life committee of the Downtown Knoxville Alliance (formerly CBID) doesn’t usually catch my attention, but this one was an exception. Two requests were on the table that may make their way to the...
Tennessee and Knox County COVID-19 Numbers By Month (Through 11/2021)
As I suggested I might, I’m going to continue posting monthly COVID-19 Graphs for now. As I also mentioned last month, I had to estimate the last couple of days of state data for October, and...
Broadway Market to (Softly) Reopen
Originally slated to re-open in August, Broadway Market (900 East Hill Avenue, #130) will open tomorrow, December 1 (though by phone-in reservation or order only). Long-term readers will remember that chef and co-owner Don DeVore underwent...
Regal Celebration of Lights Kicks Off the Holidays
The Regal Celebration of Lights launched on Friday night, bringing back a number of the traditions that were interrupted in 2020. Downtown was filled with thousands of guests taking part in the festivities. While the centerpiece...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/28-12/7/2021)
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 –...
Celebrations, Small Businesses and More
While Christmas technically happened last year, looking back, it would appear the Grinch might have gotten away with a massive heist. There were no parades, local sales were down, there were few gatherings and holiday joy...
Paris Woodhull Adds Her Unique Style to a New Mural in Strong Alley
A new mural is underway in Strong Alley and should be completed this week. Dogwood Arts commissioned the mural by one of may favorite artists and favorite humans, Paris Woodhull. Mural work marks a shift for...