Inside of Knoxville

Central Cinema Brings Independent and Classic Films to Happy Holler: Location Announced

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 7, 2017

Happy Holler will get a bit more happy in the future as Central Cinema, a one screen small theater will debut in the former home of a string of theaters from nearly a hundred years...

Important Murals Restored, Music History Mural Returns

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 23, 2017

There’s been a lot of action going on in the Old City recently. The streets – first Central and now Jackson – remain in a state of upheaval that will result in buried and modernized utilities,...

An (Not So) Ordinary Couple

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 19, 2017

Like many couples, they found each other and fell in love. Unlike so many, their relationship has lasted through the decades as they have pursued happiness together. Along the way, they longed to marry, but could...

Is Boulder the “Knoxville of the West?”

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 16, 2017

Lest anyone prepare to blast me for blasphemy before finishing the first paragraph, let me point out that I’m referencing an article I wrote just over a year ago: “Is Knoxville the “Boulder of the East?”...

Knoxville College: Endangered and Haunting

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 2, 2017

I promised I would get back to Knoxville College. When I first set out to write about the Knox Heritage Fragile Fifteen, I intended to include Knoxville College with the others. I know I’ve photographed it...

Endangered Buildings in and Near Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 29, 2017

Each spring, during National Preservation Month, Knox Heritage announces its, “Fragile Fifteen.” The list highlights buildings – or sometimes areas – that are endangered. Often neglected and in need of intervention to avoid demolition or simply...

AIGA Supports Local Art Programs for Students – You Can Help

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 17, 2017

The American Institute of Graphic Artists is a national association of graphic artists which has a local chapter in Knoxville. The goal of the non-profit organization is, “to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool...

A Look at the Fire Street Lofts and The Emporium (AKA City People Home Tour 2017, Part Three)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 10, 2017

Today we’ll take a final look at a rainy, but successful City People Home Tour. While we each probably had our favorites along the way, the homes this year seemed, to Urban Woman and myself to...

Inside the JC Penney Building and Marble Alley Lofts (AKA City People Home Tour, Part Two)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 9, 2017

Let’s take a look into a couple of buildings that have generated high interest in recent months and years. The JC Penney Building was brought back from a shell to include Maple Hall (and The Parlor...

City People Downtown Home Tour 2017, Part One

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 8, 2017

The City People 2017 Downtown Home Tour held this past weekend on Friday and Saturday featured some extremely attractive residences. Urban Woman and I have been attending the tour, which is over 25-years-old, for something around...

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Central Cinema Brings Independent and Classic Films to Happy Holler: Location Announced

Important Murals Restored, Music History Mural Returns

An (Not So) Ordinary Couple

Is Boulder the “Knoxville of the West?”

Knoxville College: Endangered and Haunting

Endangered Buildings in and Near Downtown

AIGA Supports Local Art Programs for Students – You Can Help

A Look at the Fire Street Lofts and The Emporium (AKA City People Home Tour 2017, Part Three)

Inside the JC Penney Building and Marble Alley Lofts (AKA City People Home Tour, Part Two)

City People Downtown Home Tour 2017, Part One

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