Rick Emmett has worked for the city more than three decades, including the past 12 years as Knoxville's downtown coordinator. In this role, he helps residents and business navigate the ins and out of government while leading some of the most notable downtown efforts.

With Emmett retiring, we invited him on "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about how downtown has changed and where growth could be going as he enters a new life chapter. 

"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.

Rick Emmett has worked for the city more than three decades, including the past 12 years as Knoxville's downtown coordinator. In this role, he helps residents and business navigate the ins and out of government while leading some of the most notable downtown efforts.
With Emmett retiring, we invited him on "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about how downtown has changed and where growth could be going as he enters a new life chapter. 
"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>

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.

Rick Emmett has worked for the city more than three decades, including the past 12 years as Knoxville's downtown coordinator. In this role, he helps residents and business navigate the ins and out of government while leading some of the most notable downtown efforts.  With Emmett retiring, we invited him on "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about how downtown has changed and where growth could be going as he enters a new life chapter.   "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.