Adventures on an August First Friday
Just a couple of weeks ago, I decided my new strategy for First Friday was to hit fewer places and try to really enjoy those as opposed to skimming so many I couldn’t remember them all...
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What to Do in Downtown Knoxville, August First Friday and more
As always, there is far more to do this weekend and especially First Friday than any mere mortal could possible conquer. For an extensive listing of artist exhibitions at various venues, always tune in to Knoxville...
Downtown Knoxville Construction/Downtown Knoxville Business: Follow the Money
Today we’ll look at four properties, what has been done to them and what is proposed. We’ll also examine the response they got from requests for grants from the Central Business Improvement District. You’ll recall that...
Introducing a Few Changes
I’m still trying to get the site to the place I think it needs to be. I’ve had a hard time finding the time, but harder yet has been finding people who are able to do...
A Visit to the Downtown Casual Pint
A wise man and beer lover recently remarked, “It’s getting hard to know which place to stop into for a beer in downtown Knoxville.” And so it is. Increasingly we have places that serve a wide...
Meanwhile, in different part of town . . . Another Parking Garage
The plans for the State Street Garage were discussed at a meeting held in the East Tennessee History Center on Thursday night, and while not as controversial as the new construction on Walnut, Summer Place and...
Brian, Briana, Turbo: Man, Bird and Pit Bull – Busker or Character?
I recently wrote about some of our current crop of buskers who incorporate quite a variety of performance art. We have music ranging from xylophones to bagpipes with bluegrass, old-time, folk and jazz swirling in between. We have...
Parking Garage: Urgent Plea
I’m going another round on this one because I think it is so important. The more I’ve thought about it, the more steamed I get at the various parts of the equation. I’m also bring it...
Smarttrips Window Display Contest Underway
One of my favorite organization in Knoxville is Smarttrips. It’s an organization dedicated to promoting alternatives to driving alone. People who sign up (it’s free) log their commutes receiving credit for bus rides, biking, walking and...
Casual Pint Grand Opening Friday
Here’s a little head’s up: The second opening in a week will happen when the Casual Pint holds their grand opening tomorrow. For those of you who missed the previous blog about the store, you can...