Urban Father: A Tribute to Don Sims
I cried at the Knoxville Veterans Day Parade a few weeks ago when “Taps,” was played. I’m not sure why it’s always been an emotional song for me, for while its meaning is powerful, I never...
Knoxville’s Bike Share Program Expands, Improves Before It Starts
By S. Heather Duncan Inside of Knoxville contributor With the expansion of the Urban Wilderness and the addition of a “black diamond” downhill course and new BMX track in South Knoxville, biking has become part of...
Old North Knoxville Victorian Home Tour 2017
Article and Photographs by Megan Venable Sandwiched between Christmas Tea at Colonial Heights and the Christmas Lantern Express train ride the following day was my visit to the Old North Knoxville’s Victorian Holiday Home Tour. As...
Knoxville Christmas Parade 2017
Article and Photographs by Megan Venable When friend and colleague Alan Sims asked to help him out with a couple of columns, I was happy to pitch in. Not to be super helpful, or overly benevolent...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (12/3 – 12/12/2017)
If you want to be certain your event is included on this calendar, I’ll need your event two weeks in advance. The absolute best way to make sure I include your event is to make a...
New Downtown Business: Sniffing Up Surprises at The White Dog Gallery
By Lee Zimmerman If it’s true as some say that an appreciation for art lies in the eye of the beholder, then credit White Dog Gallery, the newest art boutique in downtown Knoxville, with offering...
Vienna Coffee’s New Knoxville Location Is Opening Its Doors
WrittenBy Lee Zimmerman You might say John Clark is a coffee connoisseur. Actually, that’s an understatement. It’s like saying Henry Ford liked automobiles. Clark, the owner of Vienna Coffee Co., turned his passion for java into...
The Heart and Soul: Random Thoughts About Market Square
By David Denton My profession as an architect and an itchy foot have taken me to many cities around the world. I always head first to the center of town where I expect to find the...
Christmas in the City Kicks off with Large Crowds
(Article and photos by Heidi Hornick) When a city is in the throes of a renaissance, it’s a wonderful thing. The downside, though, is it often means there is less elbow room, especially during events. Such...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/26 – 12/5/2017)
If you want to be certain your event is included on this calendar, I’ll need your event two weeks in advance. The absolute best way to make sure I include your event is to make a...