Inside of Knoxville

Wicked Chicken Opens at 141 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 12, 2021

I was reminded of the Buddhist expression (adapted by Donovan Leitch), “First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is.” In the case of downtown Knoxville, it might be “First there is...

Marble City Market Coming to Regas Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 10, 2021

In June 2019, the first residents moved into Regas Square Condominiums. Subsequently, the vast majority of the 101 units have become occupied, with a few remaining units available for purchase (check them out here). Notably, the...

Jacks Expands, Forms New Joint Ownership

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 4, 2021

Two years ago, this month Jacks opened at 133 South Gay Street (See this original article for profiles of Logan and Katherine.). The eclectic shop owned by Logan and Katherine Higgins spotlighted local makers, including the...

Marble City Dentistry and Facial Esthetics Opens at 800 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 3, 2021

Dr. Bill Pippin has opened Marble City Dentistry and Facial Esthetics at 800 South Gay Street, suite P325, inside the First Horizon Plaza across from the Bijou Theatre. Dr. Pippin and one additional dentist are currently...

Mahalo Coffee Opens Downtown Location

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 19, 2021

Many of the local businesses closed during the pandemic have seen their space claimed by other local business owners who are bullish on downtown’s future. Viet Bread and Tea’s space was claimed by Kopita Meat, Babalu...

ACF Jewelry is Open at 105 West Jackson in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 18, 2021

Tucked away in a charming basement in the Old City, Caroline Farris permanent space for her ACF Jewelry. Long a fixture in the area, Caroline has made the leap to full-time commitment to a location and...

New Lounge, The Vault, Opens in the Former Holston Bank Vault

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 15, 2021

There are some projects that impress me and there are others that blow my mind. This would be one of the later. I first toured the space in 2014 and it looked nothing like a potential...

Vida Opens at 531 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 13, 2021

Vida, the most recent restaurant by Lori and Jim Klonaris offers an oasis of elegance on the bottom floor of the historic Holston Building at 531 South Gay Street. The space, which has been vacant for...

Autonomous Water Taxis Coming to Knoxville’s Tennessee River?

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 8, 2021

Buffalo Automation, a company founded in 2015 in Buffalo, New York, is exploring the opportunity to launch the world’s first automated water taxi — a self driving boat — on the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing....

Christmas Windows in the City, A Second Look

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 24, 2020

I’m leaving you with another round of Christmas windows in the city. I hope you find joy and peace in however you decide to celebrate. I hope everyone celebrates safely. I’ll put out a weekly planner...

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Wicked Chicken Opens at 141 South Gay Street

Marble City Market Coming to Regas Square

Jacks Expands, Forms New Joint Ownership

Marble City Dentistry and Facial Esthetics Opens at 800 South Gay Street

Mahalo Coffee Opens Downtown Location

ACF Jewelry is Open at 105 West Jackson in the Old City

New Lounge, The Vault, Opens in the Former Holston Bank Vault

Vida Opens at 531 South Gay Street

Autonomous Water Taxis Coming to Knoxville’s Tennessee River?

Christmas Windows in the City, A Second Look

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