Inside of Knoxville

Emporium Building and Nearby Parking Structure Sold

Knoxville Urban Guy·December 14, 2022

The Emporium Building, built at the end of the nineteenth century at 100 South Gay Street, owned for many years by Dewhirst Properties, has sold to Boghani Properties, LLC. for $24.75 million. Additionally, a parking structure...

Knoxville First Friday, June 2022

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 6, 2022

This is the first time I’ve really gotten into the flow of a First Friday in at least three years. When you live downtown, it’s kind of easy to leave it to the tourists and check...

A 3-Ring Circus Arrives at the Emporium

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 13, 2021

I caught a quiet weekday last week to slip into the Emporium to enjoy the September exhibitions. Opening night (always on First Friday) is a fun time to meet the artists, see friends, and enjoy the...

Cruising Through a Different First Friday

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 6, 2018

It might surprise some of you to learn that I don’t always go out on First Friday. I’m usually wanting to relax at home, spend some time outside with the neighbors or attend a particular event....

A New Art Exhibit Explores Parkinson’s and Creativity Link

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 23, 2018

Many of you know David Denton, retired architect, personally and many readers of this site know him for his previous articles published here. You may not know he has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. In this...

As Seen on First Friday

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 9, 2015

Before we dive head-long into news from the city this week, I wanted to acknowledge the pleasant First Friday just ended. We may have caught the best weather for a February First Friday ever, as temperatures...

TaTas the Talk of the Town and More on the Feminine Form

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 11, 2014

This is a big week for tatas around town. One big event this past Friday will be followed by another on Friday of this week. I ran into a friend during my rounds on First Friday...

Art That Captures the Senses

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 9, 2014

I enjoyed the art last Friday and the small crowds I mentioned earlier made it possible to actually enjoy it up close. I’m afraid First Fridays aren’t usually the best viewing times for the various exhibitions,...

First Friday Fun in Downtown Knoxville, March 2014

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 11, 2014

As I’ve done before, I’ll let the photographs carry most of the weight for First Friday. It was one of those nights I’ve experienced before in which I was dragging about and not real sure about...

First Friday Rambling

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 4, 2013

A couple of program notes before we get to the meat of the topic, today. I’d like to offer up a semi-random “thank you” to you guys. The site hit 25,000 page-views last month which...

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Emporium

Emporium Building and Nearby Parking Structure Sold

Knoxville First Friday, June 2022

A 3-Ring Circus Arrives at the Emporium

Cruising Through a Different First Friday

A New Art Exhibit Explores Parkinson’s and Creativity Link

As Seen on First Friday

TaTas the Talk of the Town and More on the Feminine Form

Art That Captures the Senses

First Friday Fun in Downtown Knoxville, March 2014

First Friday Rambling

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