Inside of Knoxville

East Tennessee History Fair 2013, Part II

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 21, 2013

As promised, here are the additional photographs taken this past weekend at the East Tennessee History Fair by my friend Daniel Taylor. Please remember to check out his web page for his many other photographs. I’ll...

East Tennessee History Fair, Part One

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 20, 2013

I’m not sure why it always works out this way, but anytime I miss a weekend downtown it always turns out to be amazing. Maybe it’s because unless it’s the dead of winter, they are all...

Tennessee Shines Returns from Hiatus

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 19, 2013

The absolute best weekly show downtown returns tonight at the Knoxville Visitor’s Center. Hosted by Paige Travis and Bob Deck for WDVX, Tennessee Shines airs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM each Monday night. Most often, two...

The Downtown Week Ahead (August 18 – 24, 2013)

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 18, 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...

New Business on Market Square: Bluetique Cheap Chic

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 16, 2013

The latest of the occupants at 31 Market Square, Bluetique Cheap Chic is a clear departure from the previous tenants. Formerly a restaurant and, more recently, Riversports Outfitters, inexpensive, stylish clothing may be what the space...

Shaft with MC M and DJ J featuring Urban Guy Do the Rap Show With Milo

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 15, 2013

I know, it’s a pretty unlikely headline. I’m more of a rock and roll, singer-songwriter, jazz and blues kind of guy. I’m also, shall we delicately say, out of the demographic for rap shows. But, I...