Pete’s Coffee Shop Celebrates 35 Years: Pete Tells the Story
I have seen Pete Natour, owner of Pete’s Coffee Shop at 540 Union Avenue, many times over the years as I came and went with takeout orders or sat for a meal. We always spoke but...
Broadway Market to Reopen in August
A few weeks ago, I reported that Chef Don Devore, co-owner with his wife Lauren, of Broadway Market, had suffered a serious health setback. After rarely missing work for years, he was admitted to the hospital...
Flower Pot Closes Downtown Location, Opens New Concept on Washington Avenue
I’ve had several people ask about the fate of the Flower Pot location on Gay Street. It closed at the end of 2020 and the windows are currently covered in brown paper. I originally assumed, like...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (6/6-6/15/2021)
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 –...
Knoxville Page Offered for Sale, Prepares to Close
One type of article I committed to early in my operation of this website, was to cover not only business openings, but business closings. It can sometimes be painful for owners to have the conversation, but...
Dr.Jane Health & Wellness Opens in the Old City
Just over four years ago, Dr. Jane George opened Body Mind Realign Chiropractic and Gratitude Bar at 111 North Central Street. By the time three years had passed, she had shifted the focus almost entirely to...
River Breeze Event Center Breaks Ground
This development might seem an odd topic for coverage on this blog, as it is ten-to-twelve minutes outside downtown. For me, the hook was the shuttle from downtown, though the impact on touring musical artists choosing...
Capitol Lofts Announced for Vine Avenue
The name comes from the fact that Knoxville was once the capitol of Tennessee (and today is Statehood Day!) and Leigh Burch, a member of the group developing this site (which also includes Buzz Goss and...
Ethan Long Dentist Settles into 304 South Gay Street
Not so many years ago, there were no dentists working in downtown Knoxville. Buzz Nabers was the first to open a practice and in the wake of his exit from downtown, two dentists are now operating...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (5/30-6/8/2021)
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 –...