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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...

The Freedom of Awareness, Breakthrough and the Magic of ADHD in Art Form

Heather Ryerson·October 3, 2023

Beth Meadows has worked with Mike Berry to create an art show now open at The Maker Exchange. Dogwood Arts brings new artists every few months to highlight their art, and the community is invited to...

Time Travel at The Vintage Geek Museum

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 2, 2023

Imagine stepping back to simpler times when stunning entertainment and informational options exploded into our lives. Pong, Frogger, and — if your school was really advanced — playing Oregon Trail on the Apple II e. All...

The Ballad of Bob and Esmond

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 25, 2023

(Today’s article is by recurring guest writer Luke Frazier, a relatively new Knoxville resident who continues to explore the city.) What do you get when you cross the sound of a Steelpan with a Singing Saw?...

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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

The Freedom of Awareness, Breakthrough and the Magic of ADHD in Art Form

Time Travel at The Vintage Geek Museum

The Ballad of Bob and Esmond

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