Community Conversation Set for Monday
I wrote my first article for this venture on June 1, 2010. I wrote my first article centered on a homeless person just five days later. It was in my fifth month that I started a...
Stockyard Lofts to Open Soon: 152 New Homes for Downtown
New construction, as opposed to renovating our great, older buildings, is still relatively new in downtown Knoxville. When I first introduced Stockyard Lofts, in July 2017, Marble Alley had been open less than two years. As...
Emory Place Galleries Prepare to Open: More Businesses Coming
It was just over three months ago that I wrote about the general plans for Emory Place and the properties purchased by Break Emory, LLC. One gallery was planned and options were available for related businesses...
Former NV Nightclub and Bowery Buildings Sold, Development Continues
Just over 2 1/2 years ago I reported the former NV Nightclub and Bowery buildings would be redeveloped by Tim Hill. That project was slowed by a range of obstacles: The front façade of NV had...
Board Game Days Returning to the Old City
A series of Board Game Days, organized by then downtown resident Conner Cole, were held at Awaken Coffee in the time leading up to the pandemic. After being on hold, they are returning for their 7th...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (3/20-3/29/2022)
Sunday, March 20 Downtown Knoxville Vendors In-Store Service Hours / Outdoor Dining Options / Take-Out and Curbside Delivery Hours Ellen Reid Soundwalk (featuring Kronos Quartet) in Ijams Nature Center, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (daily through...
State and Local COVID-19 Cases and Deaths By Month
This may seem a bit delayed for a report that only goes through the end of February, but consider that as recently as Wednesday, the Knox County Health Department was adjusting death numbers for last month....
Sold Out Big Ears Features Numerous Free Events
After a two-year hiatus, the Big Ears Festival is back and Knoxville is set to become an international melting pot of music lovers for four days. In addition to musicians and music lovers from all over...
Addison’s Books to Open at 126 South Gay Street
Brian Worley will soon open a bookstore at 126 South Gay Street, fulfilling a long-term dream to turn his passion into his career. Originally from Fountain City, he studied Nuclear Engineering at MIT. He worked as...
Potchke Deli Officially Opens Tomorrow
Located in the original Regas building at 318 North Gay Street (where Vienna Coffee was most recently), Potchke Deli bears little connection to its forebear, Regas Restaurant, in the location other than delicious food. Serving food...