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New Fort Kid Mural by Dustin Durham Makes Debut (And It’s Interactive!)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 30, 2023

On a chilly, gray November day in Knoxville, a splash of vibrant color officially debuted. Local muralist and designer Dustin Durham introduced a new interactive mural covering the wall along Fort Kid and, importantly, the sidewalk....

Knoxville’s Holiday Season Kicks Off with Regal Celebration of Lights

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 27, 2023

The transformation of downtown Knoxville into a holiday wonderland begins well before Thanksgiving. The large Christmas tree on Gay Street that looks so beautiful when the lights explode into the night? Starts out looking like a...

McClung Museum Embraces the Complicated Story of Indigenous Americans

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 9, 2023

In 1990, Congress and President Bush designated November National American Indian Heritage Month. The name has since changed to National Native American Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge “the culture, traditions, and achievements of the...

Blown Away by Trombone Shorty

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 8, 2023

(Today’s article is by recurring guest writer Luke Frazier, a relatively new Knoxville resident who continues to explore the city.) Troy Andrews (aka Trombone Shorty) is a flat out multi-instrumental genius. He was a child prodigy...

Inside the Haunted 200-year-old Bijou Theatre; Do You Believe?

Heather Ryerson·October 31, 2023

October is spooky season around Knoxville, and as we end the month, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of this history of hauntings downtown, specifically at the famed Bijou Theatre....

Black Atticus is Knoxville’s Fourth Poet Laureate

Heather Ryerson·October 17, 2023

Joseph Woods has always had a way with words. This skill has been a good thing at times; at other times, it’s gotten him into trouble. It’s a good thing this time, as he has earned...

Stunning Additional Artists Announced for Big Ears Festival 2024

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2023

As has been the case in recent years, the Big Ears Festival (March 21-24, 2024) announced an initial round of artists last month and is now announcing a second wave of artists. The first announcement contained...

Knoxville Opera Presents Falstaff This Weekend (A Sneak Preview)

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2023

My family didn’t attend the opera when I was young. We made the trek to Nashville a number of times to attend the Grand Ole Opry, but that’s about as close as we got. If your...

Canadian Artist Anna Razumovskaya’s Journey from Russia to Knoxville

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 6, 2023

Pivot Point Gallery opened at 15 Emory Place in March 2022. As crowds gathered for the grand opening, volumes of engaging art awaited. More than one might appreciably absorb in one evening, the wide range of...

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...

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New Fort Kid Mural by Dustin Durham Makes Debut (And It’s Interactive!)

Knoxville’s Holiday Season Kicks Off with Regal Celebration of Lights

McClung Museum Embraces the Complicated Story of Indigenous Americans

Blown Away by Trombone Shorty

Inside the Haunted 200-year-old Bijou Theatre; Do You Believe?

Black Atticus is Knoxville’s Fourth Poet Laureate

Stunning Additional Artists Announced for Big Ears Festival 2024

Knoxville Opera Presents Falstaff This Weekend (A Sneak Preview)

Canadian Artist Anna Razumovskaya’s Journey from Russia to Knoxville

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

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