We may not have a weather team at Knox News, but we still have the expertise to forecast − not blizzards or downpours, but businesses and developments that could change downtown Knoxville in this new year.
(Disclaimer: We DO cover weather; we just leave predicting to the pros.)
One of our big, bold beliefs for 2023 is already underway, with a planned demolition for the crumbling Pryor Brown Garage in motion. It's only a matter of time before some of the other predictions start coming true.
The Urban Knoxville team at Knox News had our ear to the ground in 2022, paying close attention to announcements and trends heading into 2023.
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Growth and development editor Brenna McDermott and downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz, yours truly, have used our expertise to compile a list of news predictions for the next 12 months.
The predictions, shared on this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff" podcast, are not about projects we know are happening. You can read all our work at knoxnews.com to learn about businesses and developments that already have been announced.
These predictions are exactly what they sound like − our best guesses of what will happen in Knoxville as it relates to the Neyland Stadium alcohol battle, downtown residents' quest for a grocery store, missing culinary concepts, hot new neighborhoods and a whole lot more.
This week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff" is available now on Apple, Spotify and other streaming platforms.
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Between each episode, you can reach out to Ryan with feedback and your own questions about downtown Knoxville. The questions could become an episode, and your perspective might just be shared on the show.
Reach out to Ryan at ryan.wilusz@knoxnews.com, and be sure to follow him on Instagram @knoxscruff. You also can follow Knox News on Instagram @knoxvillephoto.
Ryan Wilusz, downtown reporter and urban explorer for Knox News, can be reached at 865-317-5138 or by email at ryan.wilusz@knoxnews.com. Follow Ryan's work on Instagram @KnoxScruff, and sign up for the free, weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter. Unlock premium perks and support strong local journalism at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Bold downtown Knoxville predictions already are coming true in 2023