Inside of Knoxville

Downtown Venues Set COVID Protocols as Seasons Open

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 30, 2021

As fall has started, downtown venues are ramping up performances, ranging from classical, jazz and pop performances, to theatrical productions and more. With the new wave of entertainment comes important decisions regarding safety protocols in the...

A Look at Recent Murals and Street Art

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 29, 2021

I thought it was a good time to catch up on some of the art that makes our downtown more interesting. One project just finished, while another one was finished some months ago, but I’ve never...

Craighead-Jackson House Celebrates Renovations with Ribbon Cutting

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 23, 2021

As I first reported here a year ago, the Craighead-Jackson House, downtown’s fifth oldest structure and one of only five to have reached the 200 year mark has gotten a bit of a make over and...

Big Ears Announces Schedule and Line-Up for 2022

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 17, 2021

For some of us, it is hard to imagine a life without live music, including festivals. After the last year-and-a-half, that incredulity is nearly reversed — it’s almost hard to believe we can make plans to...

New Book Celebrates Knoxville Women

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 16, 2021

2020 marked the centennial of the passage of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Given the pivotal, last-minute role played by the state of Tennessee and by East Tennessee women...

A 3-Ring Circus Arrives at the Emporium

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 13, 2021

I caught a quiet weekday last week to slip into the Emporium to enjoy the September exhibitions. Opening night (always on First Friday) is a fun time to meet the artists, see friends, and enjoy the...

Get Your Knoxville Music in the Fresh Air

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 9, 2021

I think many live music lovers in the area might agree that this is a good time to hear some great outdoor music. Second Bell Festival successfully brought outdoor festivals back to the area a couple...

Ellen Reid’s “Soundwalk”: A Beautiful New Twist to Walking the Trails at Ijams

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 8, 2021

Beginning today, Big Ears presents Pulitzer Prize winning composer and Oak Ridge native, Ellen Reid’s, latest work “Soundwalk,” at Ijams Nature Center. The free presentation is available for download on your smartphone and is anticipated to be...

Making Movies, Making Murals

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 4, 2021

I recently had the opportunity (thanks to Scott West) to chat with Matt Shapira, film director, writer, and producer, as well as worldwide elephant muralist. Matt, best known as director of the 2020 movie The Swing...

Tennessee Theatre Featured Tonight on the Circle Network

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 21, 2021

Area residents can argue about most anything, from who should be the next quarterback at UT to politics and the relative import of billionaires launching themselves into space. But we agree on a few things. No...

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Culture

Downtown Venues Set COVID Protocols as Seasons Open

A Look at Recent Murals and Street Art

Craighead-Jackson House Celebrates Renovations with Ribbon Cutting

Big Ears Announces Schedule and Line-Up for 2022

New Book Celebrates Knoxville Women

A 3-Ring Circus Arrives at the Emporium

Get Your Knoxville Music in the Fresh Air

Ellen Reid’s “Soundwalk”: A Beautiful New Twist to Walking the Trails at Ijams

Making Movies, Making Murals

Tennessee Theatre Featured Tonight on the Circle Network

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