Inside of Knoxville

The Local Smokey to Open in the Former Free Service Tire Building

Heather Ryerson·June 14, 2023

In the fall, I spoke with John MacCready about his latest development at Whist Court. While there, we took a detour over to the former Free Service Tire Building also owned by MacCready’s group, and I...

Business and Development Updates: Whatever Happened To . . .

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 30, 2023

As I did near the end of last month, I’m passing along a few morsels I’ve collected about businesses and development projects. Sometimes there isn’t much to say other than there are a lot of details...

Regas Square Events Opens as Knoxville’s Newest Event Venue

Heather Ryerson·May 24, 2023

Knoxville has plenty of venues to host events, large and small. ‘Regas Square Events at 333 W Depot, Suite 120, Downtown Knoxville, wants to be your next choice. It “is a 4,300-square-foot venue filled with natural...

Announcing Kern’s Bakery Vendors!

Heather Ryerson·May 11, 2023

Lengthy development projects offer few guarantees. Projections change, delays impact opening dates, and construction finds prompt design changes. In the case of Kern’s Bakery, we see all of this as well as changes in some vendors...

Progress: Kern’s Bakery Experience is Full Steam Ahead

Heather Ryerson·May 9, 2023

We first brought you the news of Kern’s Bakery reinvention in 2019. This multi-use market, food hall, and entertainment venue has raised eyebrows since. With multiple delays, pandemic shutdown, supply chain issues, permitting, weather, surprise construction...

Caswell Manor Opens Providing Permanent Supportive Housing

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 4, 2023

The need for housing in Knoxville at all economic levels is a reality. Available apartments and homes for purchase are rapidly taken as the city grows. Inevitably, it is the most economically and otherwise vulnerable who...

Stadium-Adjacent Yardley Flats Apartments Announced

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 2, 2023

Yesterday, via press release, Third Base Residential announced the development of Yardley Flats, a new apartment complex which includes 233 new homes and will be situated roughly along left field in the new baseball stadium. Comprised...

Business and Development Updates: What Ever Happened To . . .

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 26, 2023

When I write about a development or new business, particularly when it is something that excites readers, and nothing much happens for months or longer, readers naturally turn curious. I’m often stopped on the street, or...

South High a Step Closer to Conversion to Drug Treatment Facility; Other Dover Properties in Flux

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 14, 2023

(Ed. Note and Full Disclosure: I am the caretaker for my uncle. He is 86-years-old and has serious dementia. I brought him to Knoxville from his native Mobile, Alabama in 2018, when we realized he could...

New Housing Planned for Galbraith School Near Baker Creek Bottoms

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 20, 2023

Thomas Boyd and Will Sims are partnering in a new project at the former Galbraith Elementary School under their Central Jackson Group, LLC. The two are joined by architect Login Higgins and the plan is to...

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Development

The Local Smokey to Open in the Former Free Service Tire Building

Business and Development Updates: Whatever Happened To . . .

Regas Square Events Opens as Knoxville’s Newest Event Venue

Announcing Kern’s Bakery Vendors!

Progress: Kern’s Bakery Experience is Full Steam Ahead

Caswell Manor Opens Providing Permanent Supportive Housing

Stadium-Adjacent Yardley Flats Apartments Announced

Business and Development Updates: What Ever Happened To . . .

South High a Step Closer to Conversion to Drug Treatment Facility; Other Dover Properties in Flux

New Housing Planned for Galbraith School Near Baker Creek Bottoms

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