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Reruns Boutique Announces Its Closure

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 29, 2015

When I first wrote about Reruns Boutique nearly two years ago, I said it was one of the oldest businesses still operating in downtown Knoxville. As owner Nanci Solomon made the announcement yesterday that the business...

Wine Bar Coming to the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 28, 2015

Soft spoken and self-effacing, Thomas Boyd exudes quiet determination. We met at his parents’ well-known Old City establishment to talk about his new venture. It marks a sharp departure from the trajectory he’s followed since high...

Babalu Tacos and Tapas Finalizing Plans for J.C. Penney Bldg. Location

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 26, 2015

In March I wrote about the J.C. Penney Building, focusing on the residences which will be available soon. A month or so later, I wrote about Maple Hall, the bowling alley planned for the basement of the...

A Half-Dozen and One Changes Happening in the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 8, 2015

I feel we’ve reached one of those points where I need to catch everyone up on a large number of changes happening around the city. These aren’t things that would necessarily make headlines themselves – some...

New Business: K-Town Swing Puts a Spring in Downtown’s Step

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 22, 2015

I first met Scott Angelius and Kelly Arsenault at Remedy over coffee and with little prompting got that they like the vibe in Knoxville. Scott, who is originally from Fort Worth, but more recently lived in...

A Bowling Alley on Gay Street? Yes! Maple Hall Coming Soon

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 17, 2015

You’ve heard the rumors about a bowling alley. I sat down with the owners of the business to get the facts about the new business. They aren’t the most likely friends to open the first downtown...

Raven Records Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 10, 2015

We’re in the middle of a musical whirlwind in Knoxville. Big Ears ended just twelve days ago, Rhythm n Blooms starts today and there are always great local, regional and national artists playing all around town. Knoxville...

Painting With a Twist: New Business Comes to the Arts District

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 8, 2015

121 S. Gay Street will soon be the home to Downtown Central Painting with a Twist. A fun painting experience for artists or non-artists, Painting With a Twist classes typically run a couple of hours and...

Red Door: Boudoir Photography Comes To Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 7, 2015

A second above street-level business has opened on Market Square. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over a year-and-a-half since I wrote about the opening of Coldstream Market upstairs at 34 Market Square, just above Earthbound...

Frussie’s Deli and Sandwich Shoppe Moving to Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 2, 2015

After nineteen years as a south Knoxville institution at 133 Moody Avenue, Frussie’s Deli and Sandwich Shoppe is moving to 722. S. Gay Street, which some of you may recognize as the current location of the...

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Reruns Boutique Announces Its Closure

Wine Bar Coming to the Old City

Babalu Tacos and Tapas Finalizing Plans for J.C. Penney Bldg. Location

A Half-Dozen and One Changes Happening in the City

New Business: K-Town Swing Puts a Spring in Downtown’s Step

A Bowling Alley on Gay Street? Yes! Maple Hall Coming Soon

Raven Records Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Painting With a Twist: New Business Comes to the Arts District

Red Door: Boudoir Photography Comes To Market Square

Frussie’s Deli and Sandwich Shoppe Moving to Gay Street

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