A Shocking Closure on Market Square
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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...
The Week Ahead (October 27 – November 2, 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...