Inside of Knoxville

A Small Window into Big Ears

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 27, 2015

I’ve studied my schedule for Big Ears and begun the process of acquainting myself with the artists. There are familiar faces and sounds: Kronos Quartet serves as the glue for this year’s festival, collaborating with numerous...

Raising a Glass to George Barber and Restoring His Final Home

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 16, 2015

One hundred years ago last month, George and Laura Barber died within nine days of each other while living in a small home in Parkridge. A snow-delayed dinner party was held in that home last week...

Pieces of our Heritage: Bijou Jubilee 2015 and Tennessee Shines

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 10, 2015

This Saturday night at the Bijou Theatre Scott Miller and the Commonwealth will take the stage for the annual Jubilee. It’s an annual celebration of the building once slated for demolition, the salvation of which ultimately...

Is Knoxville Cuisine Improving? Which are the Best Downtown Restaurants?

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 4, 2015

We’ve had numerous debates about food in Knoxville over the years I’ve written about downtown. I generally write about restaurants that open, and while I’m spreading the word more than I’m reviewing them, I generally find...

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...

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Culture

A Small Window into Big Ears

Raising a Glass to George Barber and Restoring His Final Home

Pieces of our Heritage: Bijou Jubilee 2015 and Tennessee Shines

Is Knoxville Cuisine Improving? Which are the Best Downtown Restaurants?

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

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