Scruffy City Hall to Double Rooftop Space, Add Cover
Scruffy City Hall has come a long way since opening in 2014. It has been the site of many of my favorite music experiences, from lots of my favorite local bands to national artists like Alanna...
Update on Downtown Oak Ridge Plans
It’s been almost seven months since I reported on the proposal to build a center city in Oak Ridge. The city, which unlike most cities in the world, did not develop organically. A hurriedly designed town...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/27-3/8/2022)
The rules are the same – 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...
Brass Pearl Opens at 24 Market Square
After a long journey (detailed here), the Brass Pearl opened at 24 Market Square on Wednesday. For the initial opening, they are operating by reservation only That should change soon, allowing for drop in and carry...
COVID-19: 2/24/2022 Update
There is much included in today’s report to celebrate. By virtually ever metric from international to local, the numbers paint an improving picture. With declining risk, I took a moment to compare current numbers to the...
Wood Properties Purchases 119 W. 5th Avenue; Building to be Rehabed
George Brown and SVN Wood Properties has recently purchased 119 West Fifth Avenue, also known as the Swift Building, as a new home for their business. The 1936 building is also home to Craft Axe Throwing,...
Wests Purchase Property on Blackstock Avenue, Just Off the World’s Fair Park, Plan Lunaverse
Scott and Bernadette West have purchased the former Concourse and International buildings at 940 Blackstock Avenue. The buildings face Ramsey Street, which is considered a closed street and they are hoping to return it to its...
East Tennessee Sunrise Mural Dedicated
A concept developed by R.B. Morris when he served as Knoxville’s first Poet Laureate (2016-1018), the East Tennessee Sunrise mural by artist Robert Felker was formally presented to the Parkridge community late last week. Mr. Felker...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (2/20-3/1/2022)
The rules are the same – 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...
The Sunsphere Observation Deck Reopens With a Whole New Look
The Sunsphere is doubtless the most distinguishing characteristic of the Knoxville skyline. Along with the blade sign on the front of the Tennessee Theatre, it has to be one of the two most photographed structures in...