the sunsphere is NOT a wigshop

blue steel on a bus

2010-03-17T13:38:00.003-04:00

Or is it Magnum? This guy is everywhere. Just waiting to get on 40 and up rolls this gem. Amazing. Coincidentally, anyone heard that a Zoolander sequel is in the works? I bet it will be really...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

happy saint patricks day!

2010-03-17T10:51:00.004-04:00

Whether you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as a religious holiday, a drinking holiday, or just an excuse to wear green and eat corned beef, it's generally accepted as a fun and festive day. I know...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

This Friday

2010-03-15T11:46:00.006-04:00

Have you ever thought, "I wish I could see the inside of that sweet old building," as you've walked downtown or driven around Knoxville? Well, this Friday is your chance because Knox Heritage is...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

What to do this weekend

2010-03-12T12:19:00.003-05:00

If for some reason you're not going to the Jubliee Festival this weekend (And I think you should, because it sounds awesome), there are two other ways to get out and about in Knoxville. 1. Remember...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

a real jubilee festival

2010-03-11T10:15:00.014-05:00

With so many incredible venues to choose from in Knoxville, there's one that always stands out as uniquely Knoxville in my mind. Originally a church and now community art and music center, the Laurel...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

Thoughts on the season to come...

2010-03-10T08:15:00.005-05:00

I'm currently planning out my early garden and have recently had two mild obsessions as far as my agri-urban life goes. First, what nut trees would work well in Knoxville? I've looked into pecan,...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

hello sunshine, my old friend

2010-03-08T15:33:00.002-05:00

After a glorious weekend, I think today is officially the most beautiful day of the year. I can't wait to get outside. In case you need some inspiration, here are some things that you could be...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

The Night Owl Cafe

2010-03-05T08:31:00.014-05:00

After your First Friday festivities are through stop by the Night Owl Cafe for a bite to eat and some sort of hot beverage to warm up those fingers. I stopped by for the first time last night with...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

First Friday Artist Announcement

2010-03-04T13:08:00.005-05:00

Hello all, Sorry for the double-post, but I wanted to make a recommendation for your First Friday festivities tomorrow. The sculptor Brian Jobe is showing in the Reading Room of the...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

a holistic approach

2010-03-04T10:11:00.012-05:00

Furthering the discussion from yesterday's post, I thought I'd show here what I thought a comprehensive bicycle lane system in Knoxville would look like. The current piecemeal approach has left us...

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Into the great bike lane beyond

2010-03-03T10:51:00.003-05:00

You've probably heard by now that our voices were heard, and TDOT has agreed to include bike lanes as part of the Henley Street Bridge renovations. On two of our earlier posts, we had a discussion...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

Points of Interest

2010-03-02T07:00:00.002-05:00

As the Chamber of Commerce rep at my job I receive, and read through, the "Greater Knoxville Business Journal". OK so I don't really read it, I skim over the new business licenses and bankruptcy's to...

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just like momma used to make

2010-03-01T08:00:00.003-05:00

So there's a new bag in town that couldn't be a better fit for our fair city. It's called The Parlor and since my words probably couldn't do it justice, here's their mission statement: "In an age...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

I see Daylight

2010-02-27T12:03:00.004-05:00

So I had a pretty sweet lunch break last Wednesday. I finally made it to the new Steamboat Sandwiches on Market Square. I had been to the one on Central a few times so already knew I was going to...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

more sweet pups urgently need our help

2010-02-25T19:16:00.002-05:00

We've been running across sweet dogs in need of our help left and right lately. Unfortunately, it is down to the wire for these Beagles. I think they need willing fosters or adopters by tomorrow...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

Schoolhouse gardens rock

2010-02-22T16:57:00.006-05:00

Community gardens (and personal gardens for that matter) are a good thing. They encourage a community to come together to create a beautiful space that everyone can enjoy. The ones that include...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

Rumor, Inuendo, and Hope

2010-02-19T23:08:00.003-05:00

Many of you have seen this. Could a store like Urban Outfitters be coming to our scruffy little city? Are we hip enough, or rather are they hip enough for us? Besides a grocery store, what stores...

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Later I will ask myself why I got myself into this, until then...

2010-02-19T09:05:00.007-05:00

The day after the Pol wrote about the puppy Forrest who needed a home, my life took a coincidental turn. On my way to work the next morning, my eyes met those of a small black puppy. I rolled down my...

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A little help from friends

2010-02-19T09:04:00.001-05:00

After I found the above puppy, one of the first things I did was contact Tinah Utsman via Facebook. I knew she had a "dog network" group on Facebook that helps people and lost pets reunite and helps...

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What to do when you find a stray animal or lost pet

2010-02-19T09:04:00.000-05:00

After I contacted Tinah, she sent me this information on what to do when you find a stray or lost pet. It is really helpful. I have just copied and pasted below. I hope you'll at least skim...

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Bricks!

2010-02-18T07:00:00.002-05:00

I saw this circle-o-bricks while hiking at Ijams on Valentine's Day with my sweetheart and my dog. I have been to Meads Quarry at Ijams several times but have never noticed these bricks. I wonder...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

Bzzzz...spelling bee for grownups

2010-02-17T11:05:00.006-05:00

When I was in 8th grade, I won my school's spelling bee. I had been trying to lose on purpose so I would not have to advance to the regional event, but I miscalculated the remaining turns and ended...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.

A Call to Arms... (for loving)

2010-02-15T19:55:00.005-05:00

Some of you may remember a few months ago the wigshop made a difference, we helped rescue a loveable little creature named Lulu, who now resides with a certain blogger named Lo... And today we have...

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Marathon Time!

2010-02-15T14:37:00.004-05:00

My favorite time of year is nearly upon us! We're just a little over a month away from the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay & 5k! The races take place on Sunday, March 28,...

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Something new in the Old City

2010-02-04T11:25:00.007-05:00

It's a special day today here at www.wigsphere.com. We have, not one, but two special guests to show and tell you about a new enterprise in the Old City. I haven't been yet, but after reading Will...

A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with a huge golden disco ball.