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Stockyard Lofts to Open Soon: 152 New Homes for Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 24, 2022

New construction, as opposed to renovating our great, older buildings, is still relatively new in downtown Knoxville. When I first introduced Stockyard Lofts, in July 2017, Marble Alley had been open less than two years. As...

Construction Updates: 125 East Jackson Avenue and Stockyard Lofts

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 6, 2021

Development on any scale is almost always a challenge. Some challenges are anticipated, while others are unpleasant surprises. From a simple bathroom renovation to a renovation of an old building or construction from the ground up,...

The Crozier Reaches the Finish Line: A Look Inside

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 18, 2018

It was November 2015 when I first reported that a building on the corner of Willow and Central would be demolished for a much larger (and nicer) building which would host both commercial and residential space....

Construction Photos and Updates: Tombras, Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn, Crozier and Stockyard Lofts

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 16, 2018

There seemed to be enough interest in yesterday’s photographs and updates regarding current and planned construction to warrant another pass at it, don’t you think? Interest is great and there are so many projects that following...

Andrew Johnson Building Development: Terminus and Legacy Proposal

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 26, 2017

As I mentioned last week, the Andrew Johnson Building, formerly the Andrew Johnson Hotel, currently owned by Knox County and used primarily as a home for the central offices for the Knox County Schools, has been...

What’s Being Built? How’s It Coming?

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 5, 2017

Given the intense interest in new construction and some conversations I’ve heard recently indicating people have missed a few construction announcements along the way, it seems helpful to sometimes review some of the projects and report...

Stockyard Lofts: Major New Construction Announced for the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 3, 2017

A shift has happened in downtown development. Whereas for years we enjoyed a renaissance of older buildings converted to new, often residential, uses, we’re now firmly in an era of ground-up construction. One such development is...

A New Downtown Building Gets Taller

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 24, 2016

The Crozier, a building proposed for the Old City just got a bit taller, which might seem odd since it is currently an oft-remarked hole in the Old City where Big Don’s used to reside at...

Armada Closes; Adjacent Development Continues

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 17, 2016

Armada, a craft cocktail bar which I profiled last summer closed earlier this month. A simple message posted to their Facebook page on February 5 read, “We are very sad to announce that tomorrow night, Saturday, 02/06/15...

Demolition and Construction Set for Central Street in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 12, 2015

Last May a group made an initial presentation to the Downtown Design Review Board detailing their plans to demolish the buildings at 120 – 122 Central Street and replace them with an attractive three-story building. The...

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Stockyard Lofts to Open Soon: 152 New Homes for Downtown

Construction Updates: 125 East Jackson Avenue and Stockyard Lofts

The Crozier Reaches the Finish Line: A Look Inside

Construction Photos and Updates: Tombras, Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn, Crozier and Stockyard Lofts

Andrew Johnson Building Development: Terminus and Legacy Proposal

What’s Being Built? How’s It Coming?

Stockyard Lofts: Major New Construction Announced for the Old City

A New Downtown Building Gets Taller

Armada Closes; Adjacent Development Continues

Demolition and Construction Set for Central Street in the Old City

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

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