Inside of Knoxville

Knoxville An Entrepreneurial Hotbed? You Pick the Next Hit!

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 7, 2013

It seems in an era of fast-paced innovation and change, the city that can attract creative people, give them an environment in which to thrive and facilitate their success would have a significant start toward...

A Shocking Closure on Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 6, 2013

I was startled to see the news on Facebook that Bella Luna has closed on Market Square. Often there are signs that a business is struggling, signals that something’s not going well. Noticeable changes in food...

One Business Closes, One Re-Opens and One Makes Big Changes

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 5, 2013

It was nearly a year-and-a-half ago that I wrote an article welcoming the Corner BP to the downtown mix. I happened by one sunny afternoon in May and found Bette, the new co-owner of the...

First Friday Rambling

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 4, 2013

A couple of program notes before we get to the meat of the topic, today. I’d like to offer up a semi-random “thank you” to you guys. The site hit 25,000 page-views last month which...

The Downtown Week Ahead (November 3 – 9, 2013)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 3, 2013

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...

Shut Down James White Parkway (at least for a day)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 1, 2013

I get lots of emails. So many that I find it difficult to respond to them all. Some of them are quite lengthy and provocative. I received one earlier this week from Greg Manter, who...

Scary Knoxville

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 31, 2013

I seem to have accumulated some scary pictures and this seemed like the perfect time to put them together as a sort of Halloween card to the city. This is a post for those of you who...

An Update on Marble Alley with Buzz Goss

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 30, 2013

Seven months have passed since I last sat down with Buzz Goss and talked about his signature downtown project. Seven months is a long time in the development world in one regard: things can change very...

A Tour of the Knoxville Museum of Art Renovations with David Butler

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 29, 2013

I recently was introduced to David Butler, Executive Director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, by Kim Trent at the monthly Preservation and Libations gathering hosted by Knox Heritage. Kim spoke highly of David and I...

New Development on the 500 Block of North Gay Street: Flying Anvil Theatre

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 28, 2013

Last week I talked about development as it edges its way north on Gay Street. I talked a bit about the recent purchase of the Regas Building and the surrounding blocks with various businesses...

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Knoxville An Entrepreneurial Hotbed? You Pick the Next Hit!

A Shocking Closure on Market Square

One Business Closes, One Re-Opens and One Makes Big Changes

First Friday Rambling

The Downtown Week Ahead (November 3 – 9, 2013)

Shut Down James White Parkway (at least for a day)

Scary Knoxville

An Update on Marble Alley with Buzz Goss

A Tour of the Knoxville Museum of Art Renovations with David Butler

New Development on the 500 Block of North Gay Street: Flying Anvil Theatre

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