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Earthbound: New Business on Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 27, 2013

Last Friday Market Square welcomed a new business. Earthbound Trading Company opened their 125 location at 32 Market Square and started selling their unique brand of hippie-meets-third-world fare. You know from the inflatable unicorn...

Hola Festival Dances Around the Rain

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 26, 2013

The Hola Festival is one of my favorite festivals of the year in downtown Knoxville. A wide range of Latin cultures are on display through delicious foods, flashy dancing, music and crafts. It’s one of the...

A Homecoming to Lift the Tone of a Somewhat Somber Weekend

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 25, 2013

Have you ever known someone who remained angry day after day? I’ve known a few and, honestly, it’s not a pretty sight. I suppose some rappers stay angry for years and make good money...

The Demolition Could Spread: White Avenue May Be Next

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 24, 2013

Just when it seemed that Knoxville may have gotten past the urge to destroy its history, we had the demolition of the buildings at 1710 and 1712 Walnut Street. As horrible as that was, it may...

It is Finished

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 23, 2013

The wheels were probably set into motion years ago. The chain of events that would make this weekend inevitable might be traced to the purchase of the entire downtown block bounded by Walnut, Cumberland,...

The Downtown Week Ahead (September 22 – 28, 2013)

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 22, 2013

If you see an event I’ve missed and you’d like to plug, please comment below or e-mail me (knoxvilleurbanguy@gmail.com) and I’ll try to add it. The list may, accordingly, be expanded through the week. Staying true...

Third Thursday Daylight Building Block Party

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 20, 2013

Put it on your calendars. The first was a lot of fun last night and it’s an event that will surely grow. With little publicity, the Daylight Building hosted its first Third Thursday Block...

Fairness in the City: Is the Playing Field a Level One?

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 19, 2013

This morning at 9:30 in the Small Assembly Room in the City County Building, Scott and Bernadette West will present their request to the Historic Zoning Commission regarding the facade at 32 Market Square....

Contests and Calls for Art in the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 18, 2013

There are a couple of contests underway at the moment which are connected in different ways to downtown. Voting has actually ended on the first and the winner is to be announced today. Smart Trips is...

Getting Nerdy in Knoxville: Symposiums, Keynotes and Panel Discussions

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 17, 2013

It’s easy to get lost in the very cool music, urban street scenes and funky people and forget that the city offers great opportunities to get your inner nerd on. All my favorite people are nerds...

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Earthbound: New Business on Market Square

Hola Festival Dances Around the Rain

A Homecoming to Lift the Tone of a Somewhat Somber Weekend

The Demolition Could Spread: White Avenue May Be Next

It is Finished

The Downtown Week Ahead (September 22 – 28, 2013)

Third Thursday Daylight Building Block Party

Fairness in the City: Is the Playing Field a Level One?

Contests and Calls for Art in the City

Getting Nerdy in Knoxville: Symposiums, Keynotes and Panel Discussions

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