Inside of Knoxville

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Anticipating Her Second Term

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 2, 2023

In August, Mayor Kincannon won the primary for a second term as Knoxville Mayor. Winning 58% of the vote in a four-person field, she avoided a runoff by crossing the 50% threshold. In a continuation of...

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Reflections on Her First Term

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 1, 2023

James C. Luttrell served as Mayor of Knoxville from 1859 – 1867. During his first term, Tennessee seceded from the Union (June 8, 1861), over the objections of the county’s citizens, but with 2-1 support inside...

Gay Street to Get the Pedestrian Love It Deserves

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 31, 2023

It’s something that makes so much sense, it is wonderful to see it happen in the real world: Gay Street will get a shot at a more pedestrian friendly vibe on a trial basis. For now,...

Catching Up (and Tagging Along) with Paula Johnson and Knoxville Food Tours

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 30, 2023

When speaking of downtown’s growth in recent years, often people refer to catalysts like a downtown movie theater, Sundown in the City, and revitalization of Market Square with public and private money. I’d argue that some...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/29 – 11/7/2023)

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 29, 2023

If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need...

Tako Taco is Closed: What’s Up

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 25, 2023

After just over five years at 235 West Depot Avenue, Tako Taco has closed. The restaurant opened in August 2018 as the latest concept by chef Jesse Newmister. The restaurant is part of the Mill and...

A Multi-year Dream to Become Reality with Old Sevier Market

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 24, 2023

Serial entrepreneur Chris Morton has taken the lease on the space at 906 Sevier with the intention of completing his dream of opening the grocery store he first visualized years ago. In the interim, he started...

A Small Window into Downtown Jewish History

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 23, 2023

One of my favorite pastimes involves walking down a street in the city and imagining or looking for clues of past generations in the city. Many of the buildings themselves stand as monuments to those who’ve...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/22 – 10/31/2023)

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 22, 2023

If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need...

2025 Projects Taking Shape: A Look at the Current State of Development

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 20, 2023

As we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at four current projects underway in and near downtown. These are all projects we’ve covered in the past, but they are projects that will take a...

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A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Anticipating Her Second Term

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Reflections on Her First Term

Gay Street to Get the Pedestrian Love It Deserves

Catching Up (and Tagging Along) with Paula Johnson and Knoxville Food Tours

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/29 – 11/7/2023)

Tako Taco is Closed: What’s Up

A Multi-year Dream to Become Reality with Old Sevier Market

A Small Window into Downtown Jewish History

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (10/22 – 10/31/2023)

2025 Projects Taking Shape: A Look at the Current State of Development

Look What’s Returning! (More Than You Might Realize)

Whist Court Getting a Modern Makeover Adding to Development on Magnolia

One Downtown Business Closes and Another is Sold

Mood Ring Vintage Opens Today at 906 Sevier Avenue

Fly By Night Bringing the 70s to South Knoxville

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