UPDATE: I’ve amended a sentence referring to Knoxville planners not allocating shoulders or lanes for bicyclists. It now puts the onus on county, city and state planners. Also, I was made aware that new and expanded roads must include room for bicyclists due to the 2002 Bicycle Plan’s accommodation policy. …
How to find a house in Knoxville
Knoxville is an easy enough city in which to live. It’s cheap, most folks are nice and life is generally relaxed. But whats it like finding a house in Sunsphere City? My wife and I, being home-buying n00bs, had the chance to find out with our (fingers-crossed) recent find in …
New Neighborhood: Fourth and Gill
One of Knoxville’s oldest historic neighborhoods makes its way onto our Knoxville Neighborhood Guide. Thanks to two intersecting streets, Fourth & Gill wears its iconic name proudly as this tight-knit community keeps the neighborhood in superb condition. Read more about one of Knoxville’s best Downtown living locations. Photography by *Micky
Commuting by bike in Knoxville
I rode my bike to work Friday for the first time in my professional life. I didn’t feel like the stereotypes either: that guy who lost his license for a DUI, or that nerdy environmentalist who doesn’t own a car. I am simply a guy who loves cycling and doing …
Knoxville Thanksgiving Traditions: Fantasy of Trees
Christmas music should only be played after Thanksgiving. The only exception that I make to this rule is for the Fantasy of Trees to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH), which begins two days before Thanksgiving and runs through the weekend. Fantasy of Trees has been a Thanksgiving tradition for …
A Dude Ranch Vacation
One of the great things about Knoxville is our location to many outdoor activities. Did you know there is a dude ranch close by? That’s right, check out the French Broad Outpost Ranch located in Del Rio, TN, about an hour outside of Knoxville. The ranch is the only dude …
Video: Fall Colors in East Tennessee
Turn up the volume and enjoy a few minutes of Fall colors around East Tennessee. This video was produced by our good friend Alex Oliver of JAO Productions.
New Neighborhood: Westmoreland
Our über popular Knoxville Neighborhood Guide just went up in value. Knoxified Realtor, Suzy Trotta, dug up lots of great info on the upscale Westmoreland neighborhood. Jump over to the guide and learn about the differences between Old and New Westmoreland. © 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.
Best place in Knoxville to trick-or-treat?
It feels like everyday I hear an ad for either an adult or kids Halloween party in Knoxville. How do you decide which one is worthy your bed-sheet ghost costume? Where’s the best place in Knoxville to trick-or-treat, both as an adult and as a kid? Photography by urbanbicyclist
New Neighborhood: Mechanicsville
The Knoxville Neighborhood Guide goes Downtown to highlight the Mechanicsville neighborhood. If you’re looking for easy access to Downtown or a home with lots of character, this is the community for you. © 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.