Old North Victorian Holiday Home Tour 2014
If I was dissatisfied with yesterday’s photographs, I have to say I’m pretty satisfied with the ones you’ll see today. Yesterday I had to search for pictures to use, today I could have posted twice as...
Knoxville Christmas Parade 2014
Today’s post will be dominated by photographs, but I’ll give you a few reactions to add to the mix. This was a bit of an odd experience for our family this year. First, the protest that...
The Downtown Knoxville Week (and a Day) Ahead, 12/7-12/14/2014
If you see an event I’ve missed and you’d like to plug, please comment below or e-mail me (knoxvilleurbanguy@gmail.com) and I’ll try to add it. The list may, accordingly, be expanded through the week. Staying true...
Improving Public Transport in the City
I recently published a couple of pieces about transportation, written by Just John. The first focused a bit more on the network of roads which could establish more of a city grid. The second focused on...
Pretentious Glass Company: New Brewery and Glass Blowing Studio For the Old City
We’ve seen some interesting combination businesses arriving downtown recently: East Coast Fashion/West Coast Fashion, Beer and Coffee. We’ve long had Coffee and Chocolate, which is a pretty good combination. This one takes the combination idea to...
Just Ripe Facing Possible Closure, Hopes for Sale
I’ve written about many openings in the city as well as more than a few closures over the last four-and-a-half years. Some of the closures shocked me and some have hit on a personal level. None...
Thanksgiving into Christmas: The City Transitions
I wanted to write a few words about this past weekend before time gets too far along. I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday filled with whatever makes you happy. The Urban Family had...
Flow: A Brew Parlor Opens in the Medical Arts Building
You’ll hear a vinyl album playing as you enter and smell the aroma of freshly ground and brewed coffee. You might smell pastries by Wild Love or soups from Savory and Sweet. Each day will feature...
The Downtown Knoxville Week (And a Day) Ahead: 11/30 – 12/7/14
If you see an event I’ve missed and you’d like to plug, please comment below or e-mail me (knoxvilleurbanguy@gmail.com) and I’ll try to add it. The list may, accordingly, be expanded through the week. Staying true...
Blessing of the Pansies: A Quiet Urban Affair
I’ve written before about uniquely urban gatherings – small or large celebrations that just wouldn’t happen outside an urban setting – such as a farewell to a pear tree a couple of years ago. I also told...