Knoxville has charm, but a handful of ugly structures in the city's core are dictionary-definition scruffy: unkempt, shabby and worn. 

If character is what makes a downtown Knoxville building attractive, then lack of character can make it an eyesore.

Ryan Wilusz, Kelli Krebs and Brenna McDermott explore the ugliest buildings in downtown Knoxville. 

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

Knoxville has charm, but a handful of ugly structures in the city's core are dictionary-definition scruffy: unkempt, shabby and worn. 
If character is what makes a downtown Knoxville building attractive, then lack of character can make it an eyesore.
Ryan Wilusz, Kelli Krebs and Brenna McDermott explore the ugliest buildings in downtown Knoxville. 
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

The Scruffy Stuff

Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

This week we revisit one of our favorite episodes of the year. Knoxville has charm, but a handful of ugly structures in the city's core are dictionary-definition scruffy: unkempt, shabby and worn.   If character is what makes a downtown Knoxville building attractive, then lack of character can make it an eyesore.  Ryan Wilusz, Kelli Krebs and Brenna McDermott explore the ugliest buildings in downtown Knoxville.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.