For those of you who tuned in to read my Friday post, I’m sorry. I was unable to post because Blogger has been down since yesterday afternoon. It returned to service after noon, today. For new...

Before I get into today’s business business, let me take a small moment to thank those of you who voted for me in the Metropulse Best of Knoxville reader’s poll for best blog. I did not...

There are three things happening downtown in the next couple of days that I’d like to encourage everyone to consider, so this is mostly an informational post. Tonight is the Metropulse “Best of Knoxville” party. As...

I wrapped up First Friday by re-tracing some of my steps back down Gay Street, through Market Square and back into Krutch Park. Options dwindle as the evening wears on because venues start closing, but I’ll...

Musical entertainment at the Emporium, First Friday, Knoxville, May 2011 Entering the 100 Block on First Friday isn’t quite like leaving the Knoxville of Market Square, but it is close. The crowd seems to shift from...

Planned Parenthood’s “Framed Choices,” Market Square, Knoxville, May 2011  Part of the fun of First Friday is the events you are certain you want to hit. Part of the fun is the random surprise along the...

This is crazy. After two early easy wins by two residents of the Holston Building, I decided to make things more difficult and went for a more artsy shot. It only took until around 9:00 AM for a...

“Art of Poland,” UT Downtown Gallery, Knoxville, April 2011  “Art of Poland,” UT Downtown Gallery, Knoxville, April 2011 (Last Supper on left) It’s easy to overlook the UT Downtown Gallery on the 100 Block of Gay...

Walk to Cure Diabetes, World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, 2011 This past Saturday was also the day for the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes. Several thousand people gathered at the World’s Fair Park where booths and entertainment...

Knoxville Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk, Market Square, 2011 One of the best parts of the Dogwood Arts Festival for me, is the Chalk Walk. Held on Market Square, the event brings together families, school children and...

Mustang Club, Dogwood Arts Parade, Knoxville, 2011 The Family Choice Award Winner (for our family) The second half of the parade included more classic cars, of course, but one of my favorite parts of the entire...

Beautiful flowers, Dogwood Arts Parade, Knoxville, 2011 Friday night was a spectacular night to be downtown. Bill Mize played at Morelock’s music for ten dollars: an amazing value. The second installment of Pecha Kucha was held at...

Pilot Light, 106 East Jackson, Old City, Knoxville, April 2011 April 27 marked the kick-off for what I’m told will be a monthly series. The inaugural show was held at the Pilot Light and featured Shortwave...

Well, it’s that time again. Once more I’m forced to acknowledge that you guys are very good at this. The Urban Mystery Pictures haven’t remained a mystery for more than a few hours each week. This...