West Downtown Knoxville, a term coined on this week's episode, seems disconnected from Gay Street and the center of the city. But why?

Brenna McDermott, growth and development editor at Knox News, joins as a guest host to discuss how this part of town could soon experience major changes that re-think how locals experience the area. 

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

West Downtown Knoxville, a term coined on this week's episode, seems disconnected from Gay Street and the center of the city.&nbsp;But why?
Brenna McDermott, growth and development editor at Knox News, joins as a guest host to discuss how this part of town could soon experience major changes that re-think how locals experience the area.&nbsp;
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.&nbsp;

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.

West Downtown Knoxville, a term coined on this week's episode, seems disconnected from Gay Street and the center of the city. But why?  Brenna McDermott, growth and development editor at Knox News, joins as a guest host to discuss how this part of town could soon experience major changes that re-think how locals experience the area.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.