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JFG Sign On South Knoxville Hill Goes Missing: What We Know

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 4, 2023

On Tuesday afternoon, the JFG sign on the hill just on the other side of the Gay Street Bridge was dismantled and removed. It set local social media abuzz: Why was it removed? Where did it...

The Freedom of Awareness, Breakthrough and the Magic of ADHD in Art Form

Heather Ryerson·October 3, 2023

Beth Meadows has worked with Mike Berry to create an art show now open at The Maker Exchange. Dogwood Arts brings new artists every few months to highlight their art, and the community is invited to...

Time Travel at The Vintage Geek Museum

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 2, 2023

Imagine stepping back to simpler times when stunning entertainment and informational options exploded into our lives. Pong, Frogger, and — if your school was really advanced — playing Oregon Trail on the Apple II e. All...

The Ballad of Bob and Esmond

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 25, 2023

(Today’s article is by recurring guest writer Luke Frazier, a relatively new Knoxville resident who continues to explore the city.) What do you get when you cross the sound of a Steelpan with a Singing Saw?...

Local Author Launches Second Novel Today

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 21, 2023

Local author, George Scott, released his latest novel, The Good King, last week and has the official launch today with a reading, signing, and conversation at Union Avenue Books tonight at 6:00 pm. I met with George...

HoLa Festival 2023 Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month

Heather Ryerson·September 19, 2023

HoLa Hora Latina began Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15) in Knoxville with a fiesta of color, flavor, sound, and fun. This year marked the 23rd year of the HoLa Festival, Sept 16-17. I took the...

“Metamorphosis” Debuts at Lilienthal Gallery

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 1, 2023

Each season brings a new thematic exhibition to Lilienthal Gallery at 23 Emory Place. The fall exhibition, “Metamorphosis,” opens tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in conjunction with First Friday. Hungarian artist Eszter Bornemisza, one...

Knoxville’s Resident ‘Hoop Man’ Shares His Story of Bringing Joy to Market Square

Heather Ryerson·August 31, 2023

Market Square is bursting with buskers most nights and weekends. Few have as large a following as Steve Davis, the originator of Steve’s Hoops. One of my family’s first memories of downtown Knoxville is hooping in...

Cattywampus Puppet Council: Growing Community With Art

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 30, 2023

You’ve seen them around: Mega Puppets strolling down the street, sometimes in parades; a giant Dolly Parton looming on the skyline. Where did they come from? Who is behind it? Is it a dream? You are...

Asian Festival Celebrates Ten Years With 50,000 of Their Closest Friends

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 29, 2023

The tenth annual Knoxville Asian Festival celebrated throughout the World’s Fair Park last Saturday, with an anticipated 50,000 people in attendance. The festival, which started in tiny Krutch Park Extension has grown every year to become...

Culture

JFG Sign On South Knoxville Hill Goes Missing: What We Know

The Freedom of Awareness, Breakthrough and the Magic of ADHD in Art Form

Time Travel at The Vintage Geek Museum

The Ballad of Bob and Esmond

Local Author Launches Second Novel Today

HoLa Festival 2023 Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month

“Metamorphosis” Debuts at Lilienthal Gallery

Knoxville’s Resident ‘Hoop Man’ Shares His Story of Bringing Joy to Market Square

Cattywampus Puppet Council: Growing Community With Art

Asian Festival Celebrates Ten Years With 50,000 of Their Closest Friends

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

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