Inside of Knoxville

Go! Contemporary Dance Works

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 27, 2015

I’ve been a fan of Go! Contemporary Dance Works via free performances I’ve run into over the years. One of my favorite encounters included an unexpected performance outside the French Market a couple of years ago. Always...

Photographs of Knoxville Like You’ve Never Seen

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 25, 2015

Last October on an ominous Sunday afternoon, with storm clouds building, I took a long walk around downtown taking photographs of the sites covered in the ULI report. Hustle as I might, the clouds broke open...

Knoxville Opera Presents “Carmen” (and does some pretty cool things on the side)

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 13, 2015

Knoxville Opera allowed me to view their final dress rehearsal in the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday night. I wasn’t alone, as I was joined by several hundred students from surrounding schools and many of their parents. The...

As Seen on First Friday

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 9, 2015

Before we dive head-long into news from the city this week, I wanted to acknowledge the pleasant First Friday just ended. We may have caught the best weather for a February First Friday ever, as temperatures...

New Gallery and Studio Opens on Gay Street: Zach Searcy Projects

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 4, 2015

I first met Zach Searcy last May at one of the great events hosted at Paulk and Company on First Friday. His work spoke to me and I told him so. You can see some of...

Waynestock 2015 a Huge Success

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 2, 2015

I’d love to write a lengthy article about Waynestock, detailing set lists and performances, but for a couple of reasons, I can’t do that. First, I really wanted to enjoy the music and not focus as...

Waynestock Starts Tonight. Love Music? Then Don’t Miss It.

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 29, 2015

It’s really pretty simple: If you love music and want to support local bands, there really isn’t a choice about where to be for the next three nights. Forget the good reasons I’ll list below to be...

Forget Winter – It’s (Almost) Festival Season: Rhythm N Blooms Coming Soon

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 22, 2015

Just as the spring day teased us yesterday – with unrealistic hopes for sunshine and warmth for the next few weeks – I’ll tease you with news of a wonderful spring festival. I love Rhythm N...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the Tennessee Theatre

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 20, 2015

I love mash-ups of cultural elements not usually situated in close proximity, so to see African drummers, a jazz band, a symphony orchestra and slam poets all on the same stage is naturally going to grab...

TN Theatre Celebrates: Open House, Tours and A New Book

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 13, 2015

Ten years ago tomorrow, January 14, 2005, the Tennessee Theatre opened its doors on a new era. Closed for the restoration that brought its appearance back to an opulence most Knoxville citizens could not remember –...

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Go! Contemporary Dance Works

Photographs of Knoxville Like You’ve Never Seen

Knoxville Opera Presents “Carmen” (and does some pretty cool things on the side)

As Seen on First Friday

New Gallery and Studio Opens on Gay Street: Zach Searcy Projects

Waynestock 2015 a Huge Success

Waynestock Starts Tonight. Love Music? Then Don’t Miss It.

Forget Winter – It’s (Almost) Festival Season: Rhythm N Blooms Coming Soon

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the Tennessee Theatre

TN Theatre Celebrates: Open House, Tours and A New Book

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