Charles Ellis joins the show to talk about his new position as general manager at Central Filling Station, which will host its first night under new ownership Thursday. The city wants business owners to get creative now that it's allowing restaurants to expand its outdoor seating in public places, and the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants is again facing controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We  talk about plans for Fort Kid, travel restrictions for Tennesseans and a police shootout near downtown. Plus, higher education reporter Monica Kast joins the show to discuss big changes coming to UT this fall.

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

Charles Ellis joins the show to talk about his new position as general manager at Central Filling Station, which will host its first night under new ownership Thursday. The city wants business owners to get creative now that it's allowing restaurants...