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Update on the New Theatre Knoxville Downtown Home

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 25, 2019

It’s been just over three months since the announcement that Theatre Knoxville Downtown would move from their long-term location at 319 North Gay Street to 800 South Central on the other end of downtown. It’s been...

Knox Heritage: New Leadership, New Directions, Same Mission

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 16, 2019

I’ve recently met with (relatively) new Knox Heritage Executive Director Todd Morgan a couple of times. He stopped into WUTK for a delightful interview on January 6 and then for coffee the next day. Knox Heritage is...

Mechanics Bank and Trust Building, 612 South Gay Street, Knoxville, January 2018

The Tennessee Theatre Purchases Four Floors of the Mechanics Bank and Trust Building

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 8, 2019

I first wrote about the Mechanics Bank and Trust Building at 612 South Gay Street about four-and-a-half years ago. The article focused on the amazing fifth floor of the building. Almost a year ago I, again,...

Violins of Hope Offers a Somber Glimpse of the Past, A Testament to Human Resilience

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 7, 2019

I rarely write about specific gallery exhibitions. I was moved to do so for Violins of Hope, the most recent exhibition at the UT Downtown Gallery after attending the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony last Friday....

Local Comedian, Shane Rhyne, To Record Live Comedy Album – And You Are Invited

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 3, 2019

For people who have had anything more than a passing acquaintance with Knoxville’s comedy scene, there are things you know. Of Shane Rhyne, you know how important he has been in producing local shows and keeping...

Downtown Knoxville Christmas Eve Services 2018

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 22, 2018

Another year has flown by and it is Christmastime. I hope you had a good year and that your holidays, however you personally celebrate, are everything you dreamed. No matter what we believe, we can agree...

Knoxville + Great Books = Great Gifts

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 21, 2018

Here’s your last weekend before Christmas guide for your literate friends and family members. Why not give them something to think about, something to learn from or simple, Knoxville-based informational or photographic pleasure. We love our...

Old North Victorian Home Tour 2018, Part Two

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 6, 2018

This is a continuation of the Old North Victorian Holiday Home Tour. You’ll find the first part here. The tour continued at 122 Leonard with the first Craftsman home on this year’s tour. Built just a...

Old North Victorian Home Tour, Part One

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 6, 2018

I always look forward to the Old North Knoxville Victorian Home Tour. It’s a magical blend of holiday decorations and fascinating older homes. Sometimes homes that are still evolving are spotlighted. It’s a great blend of...

Nief-Norf Brings an Unsilent Night to the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 5, 2018

Something very different from your routine Christmas program happens each year in Knoxville. A similar performance happens in cities around the world. It started in the winter of 1992 when Phil Kline, “had an idea for...

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Update on the New Theatre Knoxville Downtown Home

Knox Heritage: New Leadership, New Directions, Same Mission

The Tennessee Theatre Purchases Four Floors of the Mechanics Bank and Trust Building

Violins of Hope Offers a Somber Glimpse of the Past, A Testament to Human Resilience

Local Comedian, Shane Rhyne, To Record Live Comedy Album – And You Are Invited

Downtown Knoxville Christmas Eve Services 2018

Old North Victorian Home Tour 2018, Part Two

Old North Victorian Home Tour, Part One

Nief-Norf Brings an Unsilent Night to the City

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