I have very little direct memory of Dr. King. I remember when he was killed and, living in Alabama at the time, I remember the fear and uncertainty that followed. I also remember the hateful things...

It’s been a fun week on the blog. I really appreciate each of you who read and especially all of you commenting this week. It’s an interesting time to live in downtown Knoxville. On that front,...

Knoxville Skyline So we’ve looked at all the businesses that left, the ones that re-invested and the ones that took the plunge and opened their doors for the first time this year. What does it all...

A History of Reading: The first book ever sold at Union Avenue Books For those of you who read Monday’s post about closed businesses and contemplated moving out of the city, I hope Tuesday’s post about...

Nama moved to the 500 Block of Gay Street Judging from the responses to yesterday’s blog post, I think I’ve caused a great depression to settle over everyone who loves, laments and cheers for our little...

In this, the second year I’ve written Stuck Inside of Knoxville, the pace of change continues to be breath-taking. It’s sometimes hard to see as events happen, alterations are made, new faces emerge and old ones...

Hudson K and the Circus, First Night Knoxville This will be the final installment of the First Night Knoxville 2012. What a great night. Thank you City of Knoxville and sponsors. We’ll turn to other topics...

Black Atticus at the Hotel Oliver It’s a long title to a post and it was a lot to take in. After I left the sweet sounds of Carrie Rodriguez at the East Tennessee History Center,...

Carrie Rodriguez at the Square Room, Knoxville After I left Jodie Manross at the Miller’s Atrium, I rushed over to the East Tennessee History Center auditorium for the performance of Carrie Rodriguez. The performances in this...

Dixieland Jazz at the Square Room, First Night Knoxville 2012 From the beginning of First Night choices had to be made. I wanted to see most of the music and I was interested in how the...