Ryan Wilusz
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Knoxville's oldest, most crumbling parking garage has one more hurdle before demolition
The city wants the owner of downtown Knoxville's Pryor Brown Garage to provide a demolition plan that addresses pedestrian safety. → Read More
Downtown Knoxville stadium leaders promised to use minority contractors. Are they meeting the goal?
The goal: For disadvantaged businesses to represent 17% of the $114 million cost to build a Tennessee Smokies stadium east of the Old City. → Read More
Downtown stadium costs more than planned, but not for taxpayers − here's how funding works
The final $114 million price tag for the downtown Knoxville stadium won't be covered by Randy Boyd's loan. But the Tennessee Smokies owner has a plan. → Read More
Texas band will auction dresses worn at Maryville concert to protest anti-drag bill
In a "sign of solidarity," the Vandoliers wore dresses on stage at The Shed in Maryville to protest the recently approved Tennessee anti-drag bill. → Read More
Texas band will auction dresses worn at Maryville concert to protest anti-drag bill
In a "sign of solidarity," the Vandoliers wore dresses on stage at The Shed in Maryville to protest the recently approved Tennessee anti-drag bill. → Read More
Texas band will auction dresses worn at Maryville concert to protest anti-drag bill
In a "sign of solidarity," the Vandoliers wore dresses on stage at The Shed in Maryville to protest the recently approved Tennessee anti-drag bill. → Read More
We saw 'Cocaine Bear,' and it was wild. But just how much 'Knoxville' is in the film?
Starring Ray Liotta and directed by Elizabeth Banks, "Cocaine Bear" delivers a wild, drug-fueled ride with ties to Knoxville, Tennessee. → Read More
What will change (and what won't) with Neyland Stadium beer concession lines and ID checks
Neyland Stadium's beer vendor Aramark is required to make changes next Tennessee football season, but fans may not notice much of a difference. → Read More
Neyland Stadium's growing beer sales totals show how much was at risk in permit dispute
The bigger the Tennessee football game, the more beer was sold. And it should come as no surprise that the Alabama game led the way. → Read More
UT law professor named Knoxville police deputy director of professional standards
Brooklyn Sawyers Belk will join the department's three other deputy chiefs to help guide decisions and “course correct” the agency when necessary. → Read More
One downtown Knoxville block for the rest of your life: Which would you choose?
Where will you eat? How will you be entertained? From Gay Street to Market Square, share which downtown Knoxville block you think has it all. → Read More
Will beer lines be longer at Neyland Stadium? How tech, teamwork and training could be key
All IDs must be checked at Neyland Stadium, regardless of a customer's perceived age, and an Aramark employee must be the one to check them. → Read More
The fate of Neyland Stadium beer sales has been decided. What it means for Vols fans
Knoxville and Neyland Stadium beer vendor Aramark have reached an agreement regarding the future of alcohol sales during UT football games. → Read More
With a decision overdue, the Neyland Stadium beer battle keeps chugging along
The city of Knoxville wants Neyland Stadium beer permits suspended at least 60 days next Tennessee football season. → Read More
Major Cumberland Ave. demolition can start today for $530M student housing on 'the Strip'
An entire block of buildings on one side of Cumberland Avenue is coming down after Core Spaces spent record amounts to buy them in 2021 and 2022. → Read More
Knox Pride will cancel 2023 festival and parade if Tennessee's drag bill becomes law
"You can no longer say you're an ally if you are not helping us fight this," Knox Pride CEO John Camp said. → Read More
Short-lived and chef-loved, downtown Knoxville's only plant-based restaurant is closed
To the tune of "Closing Time," the Old City restaurant announced Wednesday the business is permanently closed. → Read More
Downtown Knoxville trash issues are piling up. Is it time for an overhaul?
Downtown Knoxville trash collection has increased from four days per week to seven days per week, with two pickups on Fridays and Saturdays. → Read More
A police camera is towering over Market Square
A camera set up near Market Square in anticipation of people protesting Tyre Nichols' death can be monitored by Knoxville and TVA police. → Read More
Stories of the Strip: Share how you experienced Cumberland Avenue at UT (past and present)
Everyone's college experience is different, and we want to hear how you experienced "the Strip" on Cumberland Avenue while atending UT-Knoxville. → Read More