Underground Knoxville: A Glimpse or Two
I’ve been sitting on some photographs for a while that might be of interest to some of my readers. As a member of Knox Heritage, I’m sometimes allowed, along with other members, to tour buildings in...
Windows on the Park: New Restaurant and Bar
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the words, “hotel restaurant?” What about “hotel bar?” For me, the images flow pretty quickly: a poorly lit space with over-cooked, day old chicken...
Downtown Knoxville Business and Construction Update
I discussed several businesses or construction projects last week including Cru Bistro, Scruffy City Hall and the Arby’s Building. One small update to that post: I suggested that each of these would have to decide whether...
What? Indian Food at the Market Square Farmers’ Market?
One of the hazards I could not have imagined over two years ago when I began writing this blog was that the extraordinary would become ordinary and topics once discussed would fade from my awareness. Also,...
Adventures on an August First Friday
Just a couple of weeks ago, I decided my new strategy for First Friday was to hit fewer places and try to really enjoy those as opposed to skimming so many I couldn’t remember them all...
What to Do in Downtown Knoxville, August First Friday and more
As always, there is far more to do this weekend and especially First Friday than any mere mortal could possible conquer. For an extensive listing of artist exhibitions at various venues, always tune in to Knoxville...
Downtown Knoxville Construction/Downtown Knoxville Business: Follow the Money
Today we’ll look at four properties, what has been done to them and what is proposed. We’ll also examine the response they got from requests for grants from the Central Business Improvement District. You’ll recall that...
Introducing a Few Changes
I’m still trying to get the site to the place I think it needs to be. I’ve had a hard time finding the time, but harder yet has been finding people who are able to do...
A Visit to the Downtown Casual Pint
A wise man and beer lover recently remarked, “It’s getting hard to know which place to stop into for a beer in downtown Knoxville.” And so it is. Increasingly we have places that serve a wide...
Meanwhile, in different part of town . . . Another Parking Garage
The plans for the State Street Garage were discussed at a meeting held in the East Tennessee History Center on Thursday night, and while not as controversial as the new construction on Walnut, Summer Place and...