Inside of Knoxville

Five and Hoek Coffee Shop Coming to 200 West Magnolia

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 24, 2022

Last week I announced a Loyal’s Barbershop coming to 204 West Magnolia Avenue. This week brings the news that another of the three retail units in the same building, Mews II, will be taken by Tyler...

Two Celebrations in One Day on the World’s Fair Park

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 23, 2022

This will be mostly a photo essay. Saturday was a beautiful day, if a bit warm and I had to come and go from the festivities. Many of the photos are from just after opening of...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/22 – 5/31/2022)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 22, 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...

Celebrations and Festivals at World’s Fair Park This Weekend

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 20, 2022

Children’s Festival of Reading, World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, May 2016Children’s Festival of Reading Two major events are happening at the World’s Fair Park this weekend. One of them, the Children’s Festival of Reading, is returning for...

Loyal’s Barbershop Coming to 204 West Magnolia Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 19, 2022

Nick Kitsos will soon open a barbershop at 204 West Magnolia, the first retail to enter the ground floor of the Mews II building. He’s been visiting Knoxville for about ten years because his wife has family...

$7.3 Million Sale on Gay Street Should Lead to New Mixed Use Building

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 18, 2022

A transaction took place this week that ripples in multiple directions and is an important story for downtown. It involves large amounts of money, personalities who are shaping the city, and a strong statement on the...

The Holistic Connection, Cannabis Store Coming to 716 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 17, 2022

In a surprising development, legal cannabis sales will soon take place on Gay Street. The Holistic Connection, a Nashville-based business with numerous franchises, offers “legal handcrafted cannabis and cannabis products.” Owned by Mike Solomon, this first...

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Five and Hoek Coffee Shop Coming to 200 West Magnolia

Two Celebrations in One Day on the World’s Fair Park

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/22 – 5/31/2022)

Celebrations and Festivals at World’s Fair Park This Weekend

Loyal’s Barbershop Coming to 204 West Magnolia Avenue

$7.3 Million Sale on Gay Street Should Lead to New Mixed Use Building

The Holistic Connection, Cannabis Store Coming to 716 South Gay Street

The Southern Skies Festival Offered a Day of Great Music and Fun

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/15-5/24/2022)

Bethie Lou’s Fabulous Gift Store Opens in the Old City

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