For years, the underdeveloped 200 block of Gay Street has acted as a barrier to visitors exploring downtown Knoxville in its entirety. But a major development plan recently announced for the block would include more than 20,000 square feet of commercial space across two buildings, with more than 50 residential units and a pedestrian plaza. 

This week's episode explores how developing the 200 block could transform downtown, with Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott discussing the types of businesses that could thrive, the architectural appropriateness and a variety of other factors that could make this project a success. 

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

 

For years, the underdeveloped 200 block of Gay Street has acted as a barrier to visitors exploring downtown Knoxville in its entirety. But&nbsp;<a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2022/04/14/gay-street-development-caldonia-pass-could-transform-downtown-knoxville/7289468001/">a major development plan recently announced for the block</a> would include more than 20,000 square feet of commercial space across two buildings, with more than 50 residential units and a pedestrian plaza.&nbsp;
This week's episode explores how developing the 200 block could transform downtown, with Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott discussing the types of businesses that could thrive, the architectural appropriateness and a variety of other factors that could make this project a success.&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

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, the underdeveloped 200 block of Gay Street has acted as a barrier to visitors exploring downtown Knoxville in its entirety. But a major development plan recently announced for the block would include more than 20,000 square feet of commercial space across two buildings, with more than 50 residential units and a pedestrian plaza.   This week's episode explores how developing the 200 block could transform downtown, with Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott discussing the types of businesses that could thrive, the architectural appropriateness and a variety of other factors that could make this project a success.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.