Inside of Knoxville

Tennessee and Knox County COVID-19 Numbers By Month (Through 11/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 1, 2021

As I suggested I might, I’m going to continue posting monthly COVID-19 Graphs for now. As I also mentioned last month, I had to estimate the last couple of days of state data for October, and...

Broadway Market to (Softly) Reopen

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 30, 2021

Originally slated to re-open in August, Broadway Market (900 East Hill Avenue, #130) will open tomorrow, December 1 (though by phone-in reservation or order only). Long-term readers will remember that chef and co-owner Don DeVore underwent...

Regal Celebration of Lights Kicks Off the Holidays

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 29, 2021

The Regal Celebration of Lights launched on Friday night, bringing back a number of the traditions that were interrupted in 2020. Downtown was filled with thousands of guests taking part in the festivities. While the centerpiece...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/28-12/7/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 28, 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 –...

Celebrations, Small Businesses and More

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 26, 2021

While Christmas technically happened last year, looking back, it would appear the Grinch might have gotten away with a massive heist. There were no parades, local sales were down, there were few gatherings and holiday joy...

Paris Woodhull Adds Her Unique Style to a New Mural in Strong Alley

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 22, 2021

A new mural is underway in Strong Alley and should be completed this week. Dogwood Arts commissioned the mural by one of may favorite artists and favorite humans, Paris Woodhull. Mural work marks a shift for...

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/21-11/30/2021)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 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...

New Efforts to Combat Panhandling and Noise in the Center City

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 19, 2021

Living and visiting downtown brings a lot of pleasure. There are always great things happening, amazing food and arts, and friends waiting just around the next corner. There are also negatives and drawbacks. I try to...

Inside the City of Knoxville Office on Homelessness

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 18, 2021

The city’s Office on Homelessness includes two Homeless Program Coordinators, Michael Dunthorn and Shawn Griffith. I interviewed Michael for WUTK in December 2018, and you can listen to that podcast here to learn more. I sat...

Stadium Plans Take a Huge Leap Forward

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 17, 2021

City Council gathered last night to consider signing off on the Interlocal agreement with both the County Commission, which passed it the night before, and the newly formulated Sports Authority. Lynn Fugate was not present. Community...

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Tennessee and Knox County COVID-19 Numbers By Month (Through 11/2021)

Broadway Market to (Softly) Reopen

Regal Celebration of Lights Kicks Off the Holidays

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/28-12/7/2021)

Celebrations, Small Businesses and More

Paris Woodhull Adds Her Unique Style to a New Mural in Strong Alley

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/21-11/30/2021)

New Efforts to Combat Panhandling and Noise in the Center City

Inside the City of Knoxville Office on Homelessness

Stadium Plans Take a Huge Leap Forward

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