Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure 2012
Somehow this even always flies under my radar. It makes no sense. I’m sure they have a great publicity machine, but I didn’t include it in my weekend possibility list last Thursday simply because I hadn’t...
Just a Little Update
Well, maybe I am going to say a little something every Saturday – or not. But here I am for the third Saturday in a row. I hope you are enjoying some of the great events...
A Inside View of the Southern Railway Freight Depot
I’ve noted before the great benefits of membership in Knox Heritage is the opportunity offered by patron only events which often include tours of buildings slated to be renovated or currently undergoing a major renovation. Many...
Too Much to Do – Haunted and Otherwise
Why am I writing a post about things to do on a Thursday? Isn’t that a Friday sort of column? Usually it would be, but there is so much happening over the next several days and...
One Business Closes, Another Hangs On: Empty Spots on Market Square
One of the things I really enjoy about writing this blog is the opportunity to talk to entrepreneurs who are excited about a new business venture. Generally, there is a fifty percent chance the venture will fail. Very...
2012 City People Downtown Home Tour Finale: Gallery Lofts and The Cunningham
The final post on the wonderful 2012 City People Downtown Home Tour includes two very cool units. The first is located in Gallery Lofts and, while the entire unit is nice, it’s the deck that wins...
2012 City People Downtown Home Tour: The Phoenix
The Phoenix at 418 S. Gay Street rises above one of the most unlikely retail establishments downtown: A combination dry cleaners and coffee shop. The Downtown Grind and Prestige Cleaners. Both are excellent businesses with friends...
Tupelo Honey Announces Recipe Contest
As we all welcome Tupelo Honey to the community, it’s becoming obvious they don’t just operate a restaurant and call it a day. One of the reasons the business appears to be such an asset...
2012 City People Downtown Home Tour: Cook Loft and Residences at Market Square
For the third installment of the 2012 City People Downtown Home Tour, I’ll take you through what I saw and learned at the Residences on Market Square and Cook Loft. We’ll start with Cook Loft which...
Scruffy City Roots is now Scruffy City Ramble (Free Tickets at the End!)
It’s been a while since last we discussed Scruffy City Roots. There’s a reason for that: After the June show (the source of the photographs in this article), the show took off for two months. When...