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Construction Underway Soon for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project

Leslie Bateman·January 10, 2025

“The commercial spine of Sevier has faded to a pale copy of its past character.” – 2006 South Waterfront Vision Plan Twenty-ish years ago, a baby-faced, ambitious city mayor named Bill Haslam invited the city to...

Theatre Plaza View, Courtesy of Sanders Pace Architecture

A Look Inside the New Jenny Boyd Carousel Theatre Opening in 2025 to Continue A Legacy of Theatre in Knoxville

K.W. Leonard·January 9, 2025

When I began writing this article, I would casually mention the University of Tennessee’s Carousel Theatre to Knoxville natives, many of whom immediately shared their memories of it, recalling it as their first live theatre experience....

Pryor Brown Garage Finally Reaches the End

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 6, 2025

After years of neglect, conversation and argument, pleas and hopeful moments, along with darker turns, the Pryor Brown Garage will finally be demolished. The press release at the end of last week from the city, short,...

Long Awaited Rail to Trail Project to Begin

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 2, 2025

Anticipated for years, but never seeming to pick up steam, a significant transformation for south Knoxville has passed another hurdle. Gulf and Ohio Railways began the official process that would open the door for the project...

Underground Knoxville Emerges with The Furnace

Leslie Bateman·December 13, 2024

Beneath the 100 block of Gay Street lies a hidden piece of Knoxville’s history. You can see it – or imagine it, at least – when you peer down through the “skylights” blocked into the sidewalk....

Land Sold at the Corner of Summit and Central (Former Merchants of Beer); Plans Announced

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 10, 2024

The sale closed last week which will begin the transformation of the lot at the northwest corner of Summit Hill Avenue and Central Street. Formerly a diner, then Enterprise Car Rental, and most recently Merchants of...

Welcome Center Opens at the Sunsphere

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 21, 2024

Yesterday, Visit Knoxville and the City of Knoxville unveiled the new Sunsphere Welcome Center, which continues the evolution of the Knoxville icon. Guests (of which there are many) will now be able to walk up and purchase...

I Took a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Andrew Johnson Building – You Can Do the Same

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 14, 2024

The Friends of the Library and Oliver Hospitality are hosting a behind-the-scenes sneak peek event at the Andrew Johnson Hotel before renovations begin. Meet Me at the AJ is set for 5:00 – 9:00 on Friday, November 15. Tickets...

Reimagining the Downtown Connection to the Interstates and Reclaiming Human Space

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 13, 2024

When originally imagined, the Interstate system was intended to connect cities. And it did. Small towns that once enjoyed passersby slowly began to die. Cities that had thriving centers were cut in half, with large swaths...

Carpenter’s Union Building Demolished, City Summit Moves Forward

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 6, 2024

Atop a hill bounded by Vine, Locust, and Cafego Place, overlooking the city, the former Carpenter’s Union Building has been demolished. Construction of City Summit will soon begin on the site, ultimately producing more homes downtown....

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Development

Construction Underway Soon for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project

A Look Inside the New Jenny Boyd Carousel Theatre Opening in 2025 to Continue A Legacy of Theatre in Knoxville

Pryor Brown Garage Finally Reaches the End

Long Awaited Rail to Trail Project to Begin

Underground Knoxville Emerges with The Furnace

Land Sold at the Corner of Summit and Central (Former Merchants of Beer); Plans Announced

Welcome Center Opens at the Sunsphere

I Took a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Andrew Johnson Building – You Can Do the Same

Reimagining the Downtown Connection to the Interstates and Reclaiming Human Space

Carpenter’s Union Building Demolished, City Summit Moves Forward

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