Inside of Knoxville

“People Where They Are” Speaks to the Past and the Present

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 2, 2019

Set in a very divisive time in history, six people gather and explore their shared and different experiences. On the surface, they should be on the same side. But they each believe so strongly in their...

Hola Festival 2019

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 30, 2019

The Hola Festival was one of the first festivals I covered after I started this website. It has continued to be one of my favorites as it has moved through a number of locations and configurations....

Startup Culture is Alive and Well in Knoxville

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 25, 2019

There are so many slices of Knoxville. We may inhabit one and step into another two or three from time-to-time, but there are many of which we know not. My hunch is that most people living...

IndiaFest 2019 Hits the World’s Fair

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 23, 2019

(Article and Photos by Caitlin McLawhorn) When asked to cover the IndiaFest this year, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I was told there would be plenty of delicious food, so of course I...

Rhythm N Blooms Festival Embroiled in Dispute

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 18, 2019

*The following is based on a public document obtained directly for me by request from the Knox County Chancery Court. The interpretation of that document is mine alone. I have interpreted it to the best of...

IndiaFest Comes to the World’s Fair Park This Weekend

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 16, 2019

It might be a surprise to some (it was to me), that the latest festival to hit downtown has been going strong since 2005. Traditionally held at the Hindu Community Center and Temple, its growth has...

The 2019 Maker City Summit is This Sunday: Why Does It Matter?

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 4, 2019

In 2016, Etsy named Knoxville one of the thirteen cities recognized in the U.S. for their maker culture. In 2017, Knoxville branded itself as The Maker City. An annual conference or summit was established to bring...

Injustice in Knoxville: Remembering the Riot of 1919

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 30, 2019

Guest post by Paul F. Brown, a freelance writer in Knoxville, and the author of Rufus: James Agee in Tennessee. He may be contacted through his website: www.paulfbrown.com Today marks the anniversary of a notorious day...

“Million Dollar Quartet” Conjures the Heart of Rock and Roll

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 28, 2019

I’ve been waiting for this production since last year when it was announced. On December 4, 1956, a magical gathering, orchestrated by Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, came together for one of modern music’s most captivating...

Asian Festival 2019: New Location is a Hit

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 26, 2019

It’s hard to imagine that a very few years ago, the Asian Festival was held in Krutch Park Extension. And it had plenty of space. The festival has exploded in popularity, growing with each subsequent year....

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Culture

“People Where They Are” Speaks to the Past and the Present

Hola Festival 2019

Startup Culture is Alive and Well in Knoxville

IndiaFest 2019 Hits the World’s Fair

Rhythm N Blooms Festival Embroiled in Dispute

IndiaFest Comes to the World’s Fair Park This Weekend

The 2019 Maker City Summit is This Sunday: Why Does It Matter?

Injustice in Knoxville: Remembering the Riot of 1919

“Million Dollar Quartet” Conjures the Heart of Rock and Roll

Asian Festival 2019: New Location is a Hit

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