Inside of Knoxville

Three Businesses Moving From Downtown (and one announced)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 26, 2022

The ebb and flow of businesses from any area is a constant, and downtown is no exception. While three businesses announcing their departure at the same time might seem indicative of something larger at work, it...

We Must Have a Better School Board

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 25, 2022

I’ve never endorsed political candidates on this webpage. I’ve interviewed them a number of times, and covered events and forums, always attempting simply to present the facts and urge every eligible voter to get out and...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/24 – 8/2/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 24, 2022

If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me) and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be...

The Bark: Open and Growing Rapidly

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 21, 2022

In early March I reported plans to open a dog park and daycare at 601 Lamar Street. The Bark opened May 14 and has seen business steadily grow during the last two months. I met with...

COVID-19: 7/18/2022 Update

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 19, 2022

It was just over four months ago that I gave the most recent COVID-19 update. While I’m not picking up regular COVID updates again, it seemed a good moment to bring up the topic once more....

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/17-7/26/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 17, 2022

If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me) and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be...

Loyal’s Barbershop Opens for Business; Grand Opening Celebration Today

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 15, 2022

Loyal’s Barbershop at 204 West Magnolia celebrates its Grand Opening today and opens for regular business hours tomorrow. Owner Nick Kitsos (pictured here with his son Finn) has worked very quickly since getting his certificate of...

Knox Heritage Gains New Leadership and Focus

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 14, 2022

Founded in 1974 as Knoxville Heritage, Knox Heritage did not have a paid director until 2003. With the recent decision of Todd Morgan to move to another challenge, the board of the organization turned to Christine...

An Opportunity to Help a Downtown Friend

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 13, 2022

Many of you know Art Carmichael. As much as anyone, he is a part of the fabric of downtown. A downtown resident for years, I first met Art, I believe, at the Just Ripe Half Birthday...

Big Ears Team Expands

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 11, 2022

If you didn’t know, you’d likely be surprised that the organization that brings the Big Ears Festival to Knoxville each March has operated with only three full-time employees. Executive Director Ashley Capps is supported by Director...

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Three Businesses Moving From Downtown (and one announced)

We Must Have a Better School Board

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/24 – 8/2/2022)

The Bark: Open and Growing Rapidly

COVID-19: 7/18/2022 Update

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/17-7/26/2022)

Loyal’s Barbershop Opens for Business; Grand Opening Celebration Today

Knox Heritage Gains New Leadership and Focus

An Opportunity to Help a Downtown Friend

Big Ears Team Expands

Look What’s Returning! (More Than You Might Realize)

Whist Court Getting a Modern Makeover Adding to Development on Magnolia

One Downtown Business Closes and Another is Sold

Mood Ring Vintage Opens Today at 906 Sevier Avenue

Fly By Night Bringing the 70s to South Knoxville