Inside of Knoxville

Felding Co., Men’s Clothing Store, Announces New Location

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 12, 2018

In February, Luke Lanzoni announced his intentions to open a men’s clothing store in the downtown area. His intention then, as now, is to have a store near Market Square. He also, however, is keen to...

Pearl on Union, 513 Union Avenue, Knoxville, April 2018

Pearl on Union Opens in Downtown Knoxville

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 3, 2018

Shaun and Meg Parrish have developed a reputation in the city (and even nationally) for their quality coffee and excellent baked goods. It started in 2007 when they first purchased Old City Java and began to...

Steamboat Sandwiches, 2423 N. Central Street, Knoxville, March 2018

Steamboat Sandwiches is Back at Its Original Location

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 30, 2018

It started with a casual conversation at Pecha Kucha. John Sanders casually mentioned that he had purchased the building which once housed Steamboat Sandwiches’ original location on Central and he wanted to bring the brand back...

Corks Wine and Spirits, 113 South Central Street, Knoxville, March 2018

Corks Wine and Spirits Opens in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 29, 2018

When Ryan McElveen announced that Corks Wine and Spirits would move from Turkey Creek to downtown Knoxville’s Old City, it signaled his feeling that Corks and the Old City shared a vibe that would serve them...

A Major Downtown Restaurant Closes on Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 26, 2018

It’s been sometime since a major business on Gay Street closed its doors. Restaurants, in particular seem to be bustling with waits often the norm. For Urban Woman and me, this one stings a bit as...

Kilwins, 408 South Gay Street, Knoxville, March 2018

Kilwins Opens Today at 408 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 20, 2018

Christy and Matthew Moore, owners of the new Kilwins at 408 South Gay Street were working quickly and intensely when I dropped in on Sunday to check out the new business. Store Manager Phoebe Spooner was...

Myrtle's Chicken and Beer, 13 Market Square, Knoxville, March 2018

New Restaurant, Myrtle’s Chicken and Beer Opens on Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 16, 2018

Myrtle’s Chicken and Beer officially opened yesterday at 13 Market Square. It’s taken the place of long-time Market Square business, Trio, and includes an overlap in ownership with that restaurant. Urban Brother, Urban Woman and myself...

PostModern Spirits Introduces Knoxville’s First Single Malt Whiskey; Announces Expansion into Nashville Area Markets

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 15, 2018

A lot has happened in just over a half year since the opening of PostModern Spirits and Methodology, it’s tasting room, cocktail lounge. Owner Stanton Webster says response has been very supportive of both bottle...

Interior of The Press Room, 730 North Broadway, Knoxville, March 2018

The Press Room Holds Ribbon Cutting and Opens for Business

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 12, 2018

It was just over a month ago that I introduced The Press Room, Knoxville’s newest event space. Check back to that article for more detail about the building and the business. At the very least you...

What’s a Realistic Hope for Downtown Retail in 2018?

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 8, 2018

I’ve lived downtown for nearly nine years. Before that, I came downtown for various reasons from the time I moved to Knoxville in 1982. Retail has been a major part of conversations for all of those...

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Felding Co., Men’s Clothing Store, Announces New Location

Pearl on Union Opens in Downtown Knoxville

Steamboat Sandwiches is Back at Its Original Location

Corks Wine and Spirits Opens in the Old City

A Major Downtown Restaurant Closes on Gay Street

Kilwins Opens Today at 408 South Gay Street

New Restaurant, Myrtle’s Chicken and Beer Opens on Market Square

PostModern Spirits Introduces Knoxville’s First Single Malt Whiskey; Announces Expansion into Nashville Area Markets

The Press Room Holds Ribbon Cutting and Opens for Business

What’s a Realistic Hope for Downtown Retail in 2018?

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