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It's not too late to make New Year's resolutions. Just blame the delay on the freezing snow and heated election cycle that has everyone talking.

As the downtown growth and development reporter for Knox News, there's not much host Ryan Wilusz hasn't experienced in the center of our city. But with 2024 now upon us, we invited colleague Keenan Thomas to join and discuss  what we hope to accomplish in downtown Knoxville this year.

A lot of what we came up with involves supporting local, whether it's attending more shows or spreading our money around at more local shops and new downtown restaurants. Listen now to hear what we came up with!

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

From Nov. 21, 2022: Downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz and visual journalist Calvin Mattheis return to Knoxville to share what they learned from their trip to Durham, North Carolina, where a downtown baseball stadium opened in 1995 resembles the plans for downtown Knoxville, just east of the Old City. 

As the Tennessee Smokies prepare to move downtown in 2025, visit knoxnews.com for more insight gathered from our trip, including video tours and stories on the lessons Durham Bulls officials learned about their downtown stadium over time. There are lots of takeaways for the Tennessee Smokies, downtown Knoxville stakeholders and taxpayers.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Knoxville is doing four weekend trial runs that will turn a busy stretch of Gay Street into a pedestrian plaza at night.

Gay Street's 400 block, which runs from Wall Avenue to Union Avenue and is packed with restaurants and bars, will be closed to parking and traffic 7 p.m.-4 a.m. on these dates:

• Nov. 10 and 11  
• Nov. 17 and 18  
• Dec. 8 and 9  
• Dec. 15 and 16

Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka discuss what this change could mean for Knoxville, including how Gay Street businesses could benefit from more pedestrians, how traffic could be more evenly dispersed and where else a similar strategy could be implemented downtown. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

No matter how many times it happens, J.C. Holdway owner and chef Joseph Lenn is thrown for a loop upon arriving at his downtown restaurant to find soil on the sidewalks − the work of an unknown person who ripped out his flowers and vanished into the night. A plant vandal.

The perpetrators might change, but the puzzling plant destruction always ends the same way: Someone has to pick up the pieces of ripped-out roots and shredded stems in the morning.

Downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz and visual journalist Brianna Paciorka talk about what this mysterious trend could tell us about downtown Knoxville and the ramifications vandalism can have on a city's identity.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

One month after inviting Brian Canever and Patrick Teasdale of “Knox Soccer Podcast” to join “The Scruffy Stuff,” Knox News sent higher education reporter Keenan Thomas to Regal Soccer Stadium for his first One Knoxville SC game.

Thomas joins this week’s episode to share his experience with co-host Ryan Wilusz. The two chat about atmosphere, concessions, parking and more factors related to the game-day experience (and why you should experience a game, yourself).

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Major residential developments have been announced for downtown Knoxville and the surrounding areas in recent weeks, and each project has unique characteristics that set them apart. 

There's Honeysuckle, a condo project among the trees of South Knoxville, and the modern redevelopment of the former Hotel Knoxville. Plus, seasoned downtown developer Buzz Goss has something big planned for the lot next to Marble Alley Lofts. 

Which of these apartments or condos would you like to live in? Co-hosts Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz share their analysis of what each project brings to the table. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Some live by the philosophy that rules are meant to be broken, but what about non-rules that are meant to be followed? Residents and frequent visitors of downtown Knoxville know what we're talking about, even if they never publicly acknowledge these unspoken guidelines − the shortcuts to bar entries, the etiquette on sidewalks and the red light some people believe is totally OK to run through.

On this week's episode, higher education reporter Becca Wright joins downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz to discuss which unspoken rules deserve to be said aloud. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Paul and Ashley Moody have had a large impact on Marble City Market since the downtown Knoxville food hall opened in November, serving up mouth-watering smash burgers proven to get people in the door. 

But now, with the entire food hall under their management, Moody Foods Inc. is working to help Marble City Market regain the relevancy it had leading up to its opening. 

Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz analyze how the Moodys can bring new life to Marble City Market, and how they can use their success to help individual vendors and the entire food hall grow together.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

The downtown Knoxville stadium project might be moving slower than some people had hoped for, and the same could be said for the city's second food hall planned south of the river. 

But don't get hung up on delays or what's missing. Plenty of projects planned for 2022 will be ready before the year wraps up in five months, and "The Scruffy Stuff" couldn't be more excited. 

Silas Sloan joins Ryan Wilusz to talk about some of the most anticipated developments, events and businesses still to come in 2022, as well as those breaking ground in the second half of the year. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

A sharp logo could be the difference between someone opening the door to a downtown Knoxville business or just walking past. And what makes a good logo — color schemes, readability and style – also can be what makes for a bad one. 

Logos should capture the personality of a business. But when a local brewery looks corporate or a classy restaurant looks casual – that might be confusing for customers. 

Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott of Knox News cast their votes for best downtown logos across multiple categories, along with the logos they feel need some work. 

Check out the full gallery of logos at knoxnews.com. 

Knoxville got its first taste of food halls in November when Marble City Market opened on the north side of downtown at 333 W. Depot Ave.

But to get a true idea of what food hall developers are planning for Kern's Bakery just south of downtown, you'll have to head further south to Atlanta or Tampa, where the respective Ponce City Market and Armature Works food halls focus on providing experiences beyond the kitchen. 

Visual journalist Calvin Mattheis joins this week's show to talk about the differences between Knoxville's two food halls, including the outdoor event lawn, rooftop bar and full-service concepts planned for Kern's Bakery. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

Everything is better when it's free, and the Scruffy City knows how to treat its downtown residents and visitors. There's hardly ever a reason to put quarters in a parking meter with all the free parking around town. The city even has free shuttles to keep you from parking at all. 

And that's just scratching the surface. Visual journalist Calvin Mattheis joins host Ryan Wilusz on this week's episode to chat about some of the best amenities the city has to offer, from free entertainment to pure natural beauty.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

When Marble City Market was first announced, some people believed this big-city concept could be transformational for downtown Knoxville. Others thought of food halls as nothing more than glorified food courts. 

The food hall has been in business roughly six months, so we decided discuss our favorite vendors, what's working, and what isn't at Marble City Market.  Listen now to hear what Ryan Wilusz, Brenna McDermott and Silas Sloan have to say. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

There's often an interesting dynamic between Knoxville newcomers and long-time residents, who have watched their downtown-area neighborhoods transform in recent years. 

While this transformation is practically inevitable, there are some changes stakeholders would prefer more than others — changes that could take their neighborhood to the next level as a place to live, work, visit and play.  

On this week's episode, Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott explore Sevier Avenue, Old North Knox, Fort Sanders and other downtown-adjacent areas to determine what each neighborhood needs most. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

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