Inside of Knoxville

Brightening the City One Mural at a Time: A Visit With Megan Lingerfelt

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2022

You’ve seen her work all around downtown and in some spots outside the city. She adds an update to the seasonal mural beside Coffee and Chocolate at the south end of Strong Alley each quarter and...

The Maker Exchange Officially Launches Collaborative Creative Space for the Community

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 6, 2022

(Today’s article and photographs are by guest writer Heather Ryerson.) Last month, after much anticipation, The Maker Exchange, located in the joint Marriott and Tennessean Hotels officially launched it’s creative space for public use. The joint...

Trees and Art: Can We Have Both?

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 6, 2022

That’s the question that has been buzzing online in recent weeks in response to the plans to place a sculpture, entitled “Pier 865” in Country Music Park at the corner of Summit Hill and Gay. The...

East Tennessee Historical Society Presents History Hootenanny August 20

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 10, 2022

Each year for many years, the East Tennessee Historical Society, in conjunction with the Knox County Public Library has presented a history fair in Krutch Park. Disrupted by the pandemic, the groups have re-imagined the event...

Knox Heritage Gains New Leadership and Focus

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 14, 2022

Founded in 1974 as Knoxville Heritage, Knox Heritage did not have a paid director until 2003. With the recent decision of Todd Morgan to move to another challenge, the board of the organization turned to Christine...

Big Ears Team Expands

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 11, 2022

If you didn’t know, you’d likely be surprised that the organization that brings the Big Ears Festival to Knoxville each March has operated with only three full-time employees. Executive Director Ashley Capps is supported by Director...

Eric Sublett’s Life and Art Explored at UT Downtown Gallery

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 20, 2022

How do you sum up a life that was both integral to a creative community while largely unknown outside those at the center of that moment in history? An attempt to present glimpses of the person...

New Sculptures Introduced Around the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 17, 2022

New sculptures have been introduced to Krutch Park, Emory Place and other spots around the city in the last couple of weeks as part of Dogwood Arts 2022-2023 Art in Public Places Sculpture Exhibition. This year’s...

Knoxville First Friday, June 2022

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 6, 2022

This is the first time I’ve really gotten into the flow of a First Friday in at least three years. When you live downtown, it’s kind of easy to leave it to the tourists and check...

After a Bitter Division, Can There Be Reconciliation?

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 10, 2022

Imagine a bitterly divided country. Each side demonizes and dehumanizes the other. Relationships are lost over political, social, and humanitarian views. Elections are close and bitter. Ultimately, an insurrection foments that threatens the very heart of...

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Culture

Brightening the City One Mural at a Time: A Visit With Megan Lingerfelt

The Maker Exchange Officially Launches Collaborative Creative Space for the Community

Trees and Art: Can We Have Both?

East Tennessee Historical Society Presents History Hootenanny August 20

Knox Heritage Gains New Leadership and Focus

Big Ears Team Expands

Eric Sublett’s Life and Art Explored at UT Downtown Gallery

New Sculptures Introduced Around the City

Knoxville First Friday, June 2022

After a Bitter Division, Can There Be Reconciliation?

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