Inside of New York City: Buildings and Art
I heard from a New Yorker once, that the buildings are the real stars of the city. Certainly, an argument could be made to that effect. He waxed eloquent about the juxtaposition of the old and...
Inside of New York City: What Seems Different
Here’s a warning: After nearly two years of barely leaving downtown Knoxville, other than a couple of recent trips to visit family and friends, I took the chance and spent three days in New York City...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (12/12-12/21/2021)
As events are opening up, we’re listing a combination of virtual and live events. The rules are the same – if you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims –...
JFG Building Changes Ownership: Units Available
A major downtown building is changing hands as the JFG Building (JFG Flats) at 200 West Jackson Avenue is purchased (via Jackson Central Partners, LLC) by Thomas Boyd and Will Sims from Dewhirst Properties (DBA: JFG...
Jenna Baker to Open Vid’l, Plant-Based Restaurant in the Old City
Jenna Baker, owner and operator of Cook to be Well, is opening her own space in the Old City at 111 East Jackson, Suite 103, in the former home of Blüen. The new restaurant, Vid’l, will...
The Ale’ Rae Grill Opens at 937 North Broadway
David Goldschmitt and his daughters Allie and Rachel Goldschmidt have opened Ale’ (pronounced “Alley,” like Allie) Rae (Short for Rachel — spotting a pattern?) Grill, a music-centered gastropub, at 937 North Broadway, which some of you...
New Development Coming to Emory Place
Remember back in those halcyon days before the pandemic. It was July of 2019 when last I wrote about Emory Place. Tim Hill had owned the buildings on the west side of Emory Place for a...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (12/5-12/14/2021)
As events are opening up, we’re listing a combination of virtual and live events. The rules are the same – if you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me (Alan Sims –...
Miracles and Mares
The Miracle Part: It’s been a while since I introduced you to “Miracle on Gay Street,” which ran successfully for three years at Sapphire, including last Christmas season, before the cocktail bar closed its doors for...
Camera Surveillance System Proposed for Downtown (And Continued Conversations Regarding Homelessness)
The Quality of Life committee of the Downtown Knoxville Alliance (formerly CBID) doesn’t usually catch my attention, but this one was an exception. Two requests were on the table that may make their way to the...