Inside of Knoxville

Getting Cars Off the Street and a Couple of National Shout-Outs for Knoxville

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 22, 2017

Today we’ll look at some of the issues we talk about or reference often on this city and I’ll share some of the good reading I’ve done recently on each of the topics. We’ll end with...

Even in the Quietest Parts of Downtown . . .

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 21, 2017

It’s easy to fall into the trap of looking only at the shiniest, most exciting or prominent projects. It’s hard to miss the big things happening, such as the old KUB/new Tombras building, the Marriott...

A New Pedestrian Bridge, A New Location for the Coliseum Proposed and More

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 20, 2017

Today we take another deep-dive into downtown design issues. David Denton joins us, once again, to look at some of the most confounding conundrums we face: Access to the river from atop our steep bluff, connectivity...

A Downtown Building Finds a New Purpose; A Downtown Institution Plans Move

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 16, 2017

Unless you’ve had a car repaired there – and many people have over the years – you’d not likely be familiar with the building at 213 E. Fifth Avenue. Should you have reason to drive east...

The Missing Link: How to Connect the Parts of Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 15, 2017

Ed.: As has been the case in the past, David Denton joins us today with an exploration of a relatively simple way to connect the Arts District and Old City to the Gay Street/Market Square Area....

Revisiting Walkability: What We Need to Do

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 10, 2017

I follow a number of urban planning organizations and individuals on twitter. I’d encourage you to do the same, if you’re interested in the kinds of conversations we have on this blog regarding building a better...

Downtown Knoxville Project Updates

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 3, 2017

At least a couple of times a week someone asks about one project or another, wanting updated information. Often the request comes because of an apparent lack of progress. Projects have certainly died on the vine...

Could Trump Infrastructure Spending Fund Positive Transportation Solutions?

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 31, 2017

If nothing else, it can be said that President Trump is aggressively pursuing his goals. Most of what he has done to this point lines up with what he promised during the campaign and shouldn’t come...

Details on the Broadway Viaduct Replacement

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 24, 2017

Representatives from TDOT held a community meeting yesterday afternoon to discuss the Broadway Viaduct in all its complexities. The upshot? It’s complex. The bottom line? It’s still a little squishy. One of the complexities I would...

A First Look at Designs for The Residences at Pryor Brown

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 19, 2017

Preliminary designs have been released for the Pryor Brown Garage as it shifts to The Residences at Pryor Brown. Things can change, so take these for what they are, but they are likely a close representation...

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Getting Cars Off the Street and a Couple of National Shout-Outs for Knoxville

Even in the Quietest Parts of Downtown . . .

A New Pedestrian Bridge, A New Location for the Coliseum Proposed and More

A Downtown Building Finds a New Purpose; A Downtown Institution Plans Move

The Missing Link: How to Connect the Parts of Downtown

Revisiting Walkability: What We Need to Do

Downtown Knoxville Project Updates

Could Trump Infrastructure Spending Fund Positive Transportation Solutions?

Details on the Broadway Viaduct Replacement

A First Look at Designs for The Residences at Pryor Brown

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