For years, Knoxville hip-hop artists have struggled to gauge success with no venue dedicated to the music and culture. 

We caught up with Jay Harris, owner of The Concourse, and members of the Good Guy Collective to discuss a new partnership that will bring a monthly hip-hop showcase to the venue on North Broadway. 

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

 

For years, Knoxville hip-hop artists have struggled to gauge success with no venue dedicated to the music and culture.&nbsp;
We caught up with Jay Harris, owner of The Concourse, and members of the Good Guy Collective to discuss a new partnership that will bring a monthly hip-hop showcase to the venue on North Broadway.&nbsp;
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.&nbsp;
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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

Each Monday, 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 knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Making the most of the music scene in Knoxville

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.

For years, Knoxville hip-hop artists have struggled to gauge success with no venue dedicated to the music and culture.   We caught up with Jay Harris, owner of The Concourse, and members of the Good Guy Collective to discuss a new partnership that will bring a monthly hip-hop showcase to the venue on North Broadway.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.

Has hip-hop found a new home in Knoxville?

FROM MAY 16, 2023:For fun under the sun, downtown Knoxville has plenty of patios to offer. And as the weather keeps getting warmer, our thirst keeps getting stronger for outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks and food. 

Host Ryan Wilusz, along with producer Brianna Paciorka and higher education reporter Keenan Thomas, average their individual scores to determine an admittedly unscientific ranking of patios in the Scruffy City. 

Scores are given a letter score, with a special "S" ranking we are calling "the Sunsphere," reserved for patios that should be considered a Knoxville icon. Stay tuned next week for part two! 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

FROM MAY 16, 2023: For fun under the sun, downtown Knoxville has plenty of patios to offer. And as the weather keeps getting warmer, our thirst keeps getting stronger for outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks and food. 
Host Ryan Wilusz, along with producer Brianna Paciorka and higher education reporter Keenan Thomas, average their individual scores to determine an admittedly unscientific ranking of patios in the Scruffy City. 
Scores are given a letter score, with a special "S" ranking we are calling "the Sunsphere," reserved for patios that should be considered a Knoxville icon. Stay tuned next week for part two! 
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/">knoxnews.com. </a>Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by <a href="https://profile.knoxnews.com/newsletters/urban-knoxville">clicking here,</a> and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2476530172607529/">the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.</a>

FROM MAY 16, 2023: For fun under the sun, downtown Knoxville has plenty of patios to offer. And as the weather keeps getting warmer, our thirst keeps getting stronger for outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks and food.   Host Ryan Wilusz, along with producer Brianna Paciorka and higher education reporter Keenan Thomas, average their individual scores to determine an admittedly unscientific ranking of patios in the Scruffy City.   Scores are given a letter score, with a special "S" ranking we are calling "the Sunsphere," reserved for patios that should be considered a Knoxville icon. Stay tuned next week for part two!   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Scruffy Rewind: Downtown Knoxville patio power rankings (part one)

There's nothing quite like springtime in Knoxville ... except for summertime. OK, fall and winter are awesome too. 

Knoxville has plenty to offer any time of year, from mouth-watering bars and restaurants to family-friendly festivals to natural amenities like the Urban Wilderness. 

But with summer quickly approaching, hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka share their bucket list of things they hope to accomplish before football season picks up – things like finding their go-to place, enjoying the river and trying ice cream from a classic Knoxville fixture (no, it's not Cruze Farm).  

What activities are on your bucket list?

>> Link: 23 things you have to do in Scruffy City

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

There's nothing quite like springtime in Knoxville ... except for summertime. OK, fall and winter are awesome too. 
Knoxville has plenty to offer any time of year, from mouth-watering bars and restaurants to family-friendly festivals to natural amenities like the Urban Wilderness. 
But with summer quickly approaching, hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka share their bucket list of things they hope to accomplish before football season picks up – things like finding their go-to place, enjoying the river and trying ice cream from a classic Knoxville fixture (no, it's not Cruze Farm).  
What activities are on your bucket list?
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/2018/07/14/knoxville-things-do-bucket-list/765435002/">23 things you have to do in Scruffy City</a>
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/">knoxnews.com. </a>Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by <a href="https://profile.knoxnews.com/newsletters/urban-knoxville">clicking here,</a> and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2476530172607529/">the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.</a>

There's nothing quite like springtime in Knoxville ... except for summertime. OK, fall and winter are awesome too.   Knoxville has plenty to offer any time of year, from mouth-watering bars and restaurants to family-friendly festivals to natural amenities like the Urban Wilderness.   But with summer quickly approaching, hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka share their bucket list of things they hope to accomplish before football season picks up – things like finding their go-to place, enjoying the river and trying ice cream from a classic Knoxville fixture (no, it's not Cruze Farm).    What activities are on your bucket list?  >> Link: 23 things you have to do in Scruffy City  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

What's on your downtown Knoxville summer bucket list?

Adeem the Artist dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist High Five Hannie. 

Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty. 

Want to hear more? Check out the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry." 

>> Tickets: Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre

>> Photos: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years

>> Link: A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth

>> Link: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

<a href="https://www.adeemtheartist.com/">Adeem the Artist</a> dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist <a href="https://www.highfivehannie.com/">High Five Hannie. </a>
Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty. 
Want to hear more? <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/01/11/adeem-the-artist-sings-white-trash-revelry-knoxville-with-scruffy-stuff/69779282007/">Check out </a>the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry." 
&gt;&gt; Tickets: <a href="https://knoxbijou.org/bijou-events/adeem-the-artist/">Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre</a>
&gt;&gt; Photos: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/music/2024/03/08/adeem-the-artist-photos-through-the-years/72883983007/">Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years</a>
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/01/11/adeem-the-artist-sings-white-trash-revelry-knoxville-with-scruffy-stuff/69779282007/">A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth</a>
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/03/08/adeem-the-artist-song-one-night-stand-teases-anniversary-album/72880255007/">Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single</a>
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/">knoxnews.com. </a>Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by <a href="https://profile.knoxnews.com/newsletters/urban-knoxville">clicking here,</a> and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2476530172607529/">the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.</a>

Adeem the Artist dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist High Five Hannie.   Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty.   Want to hear more? Check out the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry."   >> Tickets: Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre  >> Photos: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years  >> Link: A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth  >> Link: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

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