Race Matters
It’s a provocative title in a time in which the most polite thing to do is pretend there is no such thing as race. It makes us so uncomfortable to talk about race that we...
Cupcakes in the Park
Urban Woman and I really enjoyed our Saturday. The weather was great for a stroll about the city and so much happened in every direction it was almost hard to take it all in. We...
Old Gray Cemetery Lantern and Carriage Tour
Shaft, I believe it was, described Sunday as “London” weather. It was a bit damp and cool. Clouds obscured the sun most of the day, making for a perfect day to be out and about. I,...
Another New Business Opens on Market Square: Coldstream Market
The business world seems to be heating up on Market Square recently. Blue Coast Burrito is revamping, Tomato Head is expanding. Just Friday I brought you news that Earthbound had opened at 34 Market Square....
The Downtown Week Ahead (September 29 – October 5, 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...
Earthbound: New Business on Market Square
Last Friday Market Square welcomed a new business. Earthbound Trading Company opened their 125 location at 32 Market Square and started selling their unique brand of hippie-meets-third-world fare. You know from the inflatable unicorn...
Hola Festival Dances Around the Rain
The Hola Festival is one of my favorite festivals of the year in downtown Knoxville. A wide range of Latin cultures are on display through delicious foods, flashy dancing, music and crafts. It’s one of the...
A Homecoming to Lift the Tone of a Somewhat Somber Weekend
Have you ever known someone who remained angry day after day? I’ve known a few and, honestly, it’s not a pretty sight. I suppose some rappers stay angry for years and make good money...
The Demolition Could Spread: White Avenue May Be Next
Just when it seemed that Knoxville may have gotten past the urge to destroy its history, we had the demolition of the buildings at 1710 and 1712 Walnut Street. As horrible as that was, it may...
It is Finished
The wheels were probably set into motion years ago. The chain of events that would make this weekend inevitable might be traced to the purchase of the entire downtown block bounded by Walnut, Cumberland,...