Current Construction on the North Side of Downtown
As promised last week when we took a tour of south side construction, today we’ll take a turn through the north end of downtown and look at some of the major construction there. First up is...
Development
Current Construction on the South Side of Downtown
There is so much construction going on all around the downtown area that it’s easy to miss the progress and suddenly notice a new building has appeared. I took a walk around downtown and into South...
Knoxville a Finalist to Host the 2022 Congress for the New Urbanism
The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) holds an annual gathering for members and supporters of the idea that cities are best when they are walkable, include mixed use, are sustainable, and encourage healthier lifestyles. In...
Two New Businesses Planned for the Holston Building on Gay Street: Vida and The Vault
Jim and Lori Klonaris have announced the addition of two new businesses to their growing portfolio. The owners of Kefi, Cafe Four, The Square Room, The Press Room, and City Catering have purchased the bottom floor...
Standard Knitting Mill May Be Redeveloped After All
It’s had a long, tortured journey. According to Knox Heritage, Standard Knitting Mill was founded in 1900 with about 50 employees. By the 1930s it employed over 4,000 and at one point it produced a million...
Old City Performing Arts Center Announces Indiegogo Campaign, Grand Opening, First Season for River & Rail
It’s been a year and a half since the announcement that River & Rail Theatre Company would open and operate the Old City Performing Arts Center at 111 State Street. After a large amount of work...
Supreme Court Site Redevelopment Officially Gets Underway
It’s been many years coming. The reclamation of the city block bounded by Church Ave., Cumberland Ave., Locust St., and Henley St. has seen several aborted attempts at returning it to life. I first reported on...
Broadway Viaduct Removal Beginning Right Away: Details Announced
It’s hard to believe that two large viaduct projects that have been discussed for many years are finally becoming reality. The removal of the Jackson Avenue Ramps is already underway, and work on the removal of...
Construction Updates and More
I was startled recently when a reader made a comment about Stockyard Lofts, suggesting they had not started construction and were past completion date. The surprise came when I checked my article about the project and...
Mews II Opens to First Residents
It’s been about eight months since my last update on Mews II. Since that report, brick has been added to the outside and a number of the units have been finished. Residents recently began moving in...