Christmas in New York City, 2023
As we bridge the gap between Christmas and New Year Day, here’s a look Christmas in the big city and some of what we did there when we slipped out of town earlier this month. This...
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Downtown Christmas Eve and Christmas Services 2023
Welcome to this year’s edition of downtown Christmas services. It’s another odd calendar year for services since Christmas Eve falls on Sunday. I’ll include services for Sunday and Monday (Christmas Day) as best I can based...
Downtown Christmas Windows and Lights 2023: Old City
As we enjoyed the Christmas lights around the city this year, I was reminded at how much a group effort goes into making the city so festive each year. Businesses adorn their windows with lights, trees,...
Downtown Christmas Windows and Lights 2023: Uptown
I always enjoy walking around at night downtown at Christmastime. I’m aware that some people can’t make it down after dark and, while I enjoy downtown anytime, the nighttime is the right time to be with...
Trees Knoxville: Growing the Urban Canopy One Tree at a Time
Trees Knoxville, a local organization working to add to the city’s tree canopy for the last eight years, is committed to the expansion of Knoxville’s tree canopy. Why is that important? The reasons go far beyond...
A Journey Through Knoxville’s History with the Technology of Today
Whether you are a history fan, music lover, or art enthusiast, there is a walking tour ready for you to explore the downtown area. Last Saturday, while my oldest theater fan attended a masterclass with Amina...
First Clouds on the Horizon
(Today’s article is by recurring guest writer Luke Frazier, a relatively new Knoxville resident who continues to explore the city.) I’ve kept my eye on the cloud reflections on the First Horizon building for about a...
A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Anticipating Her Second Term
In August, Mayor Kincannon won the primary for a second term as Knoxville Mayor. Winning 58% of the vote in a four-person field, she avoided a runoff by crossing the 50% threshold. In a continuation of...
A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Reflections on Her First Term
James C. Luttrell served as Mayor of Knoxville from 1859 – 1867. During his first term, Tennessee seceded from the Union (June 8, 1861), over the objections of the county’s citizens, but with 2-1 support inside...
Gay Street to Get the Pedestrian Love It Deserves
It’s something that makes so much sense, it is wonderful to see it happen in the real world: Gay Street will get a shot at a more pedestrian friendly vibe on a trial basis. For now,...