Knoxville First Friday, June 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...
First Friday
A New York Moment and a Fine Friday Night into Saturday in Knoxville
Memory is tied to all the senses: a touch on the skin, a glimpse of something familiar, a smell that transports. I have what I call San Francisco mornings. It’s something about a chill on a...
Art Slams, Wine Bars and Bricks? A First Friday Weekend
After not doing so for some time, last month I got out into the thick of First Friday, focusing on outlying participants. I noted that it’s been a while since our gang participated very much in...
Cruising Through a Different First Friday
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
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
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...
First Friday, September 2013, Pictures and Stories
Somehow the week just slipped by without an opening to slip in the First Friday photographs. It was an incredibly packed First Friday that found me falling far short of my goals to make the complete...
Christmas Market and Parade Highlight the Weekend
As always, there’s more fun to be had than time in the city this weekend. I’m going to forego my First Friday detailed run-down and highlight just a few special things that have come to my...
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...
Jewelry Store Coming to Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville . . . and more First Friday Fun Facts
First Friday holds so much promise each time out. I’m likely to hear some great music, feast my eyes on fascinating art, dine on delicious food, visit with friends, make new friends and always the possibility...