First Creek at Austin Signs First Leases Today
The former site of Austin Homes is the new location for First Creek at Austin, a name that tips the hat both to the physical location near First Creek, as well as the fact that Austin...
Three New Books with Knoxville Ties
Three recent books have come to my attention, each written by local authors. In a perfect trifecta, one is non-fiction, one fiction, and the other poetry. A genre for every taste. And a perfect time to...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/14-11/23/2021)
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 –...
Parades Return to Knoxville with a Salute to Veterans
In 2019, when the annual Christmas parade wound through downtown, it would have been difficult for us to comprehend that there would be no more parades in this parade-happy city for nearly two years. Yet, here...
Knox Area Rescue Mission: Offering a Path Forward for Many Who Have Lost Their Way
I was invited to join Danita McCartney, President of Knox Area Rescue Ministries for a tour of their massive facility on Broadway to get an understanding of the work they do. The ministry has been around...
Dylan is in Town: 25 Best Dylan Songs from the Last 25 Years
Bob Dylan plays the Knoxville Civic Auditorium tonight at 8:00 pm. It will mark somewhere around the 40th time I’ve seen him in concert, though I’d have to research it to know precisely how many times...
New Feature Length Film, “Homestead,” Completes Filming in Knoxville
As I mentioned yesterday, there is more than one movie afoot in the area. Brian Conley, with Conley Entertainment Group, has produced a new film, Homestead, which was recently filmed in south Knoxville. The film will be...
Knoxville Group Films Documentary
There are a couple of movies with local ties that are garnering attention recently. We’ll look at one today and another tomorrow. First up is Ghostlight, a documentary feature film produced by River and Rail Theatre Company....
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/7-11/16/2021)
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 –...
Marble City Market Opens Today
It’s been a long run, but the day has finally arrived for the opening of Marble City Market. Eleven different restaurants, two bays for Top Swing Suites, and a large bar bring a powerful package to...