Knox News and "The Scruffy Stuff" had boots on the sidewalks, industrial floors and elegant theater carpet over the weekend for a front-row view of the magic that makes Big Ears Festival one of the premier live music events in the world. 

We caught up with attendees from all over to learn what makes Big Ears worth the trip to Knoxville and to hear their impressions of the Scruffy City. 

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

Knox News and "The Scruffy Stuff" had boots on the sidewalks, industrial floors and elegant theater carpet over the weekend for a front-row view of the magic that makes Big Ears Festival one of the premier live music events in the world.&nbsp;
We caught up with attendees from all over to learn what makes Big Ears worth the trip to Knoxville and to hear their impressions of the Scruffy City.&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.

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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.

Knox News and "The Scruffy Stuff" had boots on the sidewalks, industrial floors and elegant theater carpet over the weekend for a front-row view of the magic that makes Big Ears Festival one of the premier live music events in the world.   We caught up with attendees from all over to learn what makes Big Ears worth the trip to Knoxville and to hear their impressions of the Scruffy City.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.

The world came to Knoxville for Big Ears. What did travelers think?

FROM MAY 14, 2024: 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.

FROM MAY 14, 2024: 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>

FROM MAY 14, 2024: 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.

Scruffy Rewind: What's on your downtown Knoxville summer bucket list?

It's Bonnaroo week, one of the most magical times of year for Knox News journalist Ryan Wilusz, host of this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff." 

Ryan is joined by photographer Hanna Mattix, who is attending the Manchester, Tennessee, music festival for the first time this year. For Ryan, it will be his 10th trip to The Farm as a fan. 

Listen as Hannah asks first-timer questions to the Bonnaroo veteran, who discusses his tips and tricks for staying comfortable, unofficial Bonnaroo traditions and a whole lot more you should know before making the trek with your C'roo. 

READ AND WATCH:

>> Bonnaroo changed America. Knoxville's Ashley Capps on how it came together: 'We taught ourselves'

>> My love for Bonnaroo has radiated positivity in so many ways

>> Eyes deceiving you? Why the 2024 Bonnaroo lineup is better than it looks at first glance

>> Bonnaroo through the years: From traffic nightmare to a musical 'movement'

>> Vintage Bonnaroo: Knoxville photographer's 8 years of photos

"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.

It's Bonnaroo week, one of the most magical times of year for Knox News journalist Ryan Wilusz, host of this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff." 
Ryan is joined by photographer Hanna Mattix, who is attending the Manchester, Tennessee, music festival for the first time this year. For Ryan, it will be his 10th trip to The Farm as a fan. 
Listen as Hannah asks first-timer questions to the Bonnaroo veteran, who discusses his tips and tricks for staying comfortable, unofficial Bonnaroo traditions and a whole lot more you should know before making the trek with your C'roo. 
READ AND WATCH:
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/06/03/bonnaroo-music-festival-camping-meet-founder-ashley-capps/73620844007/">Bonnaroo changed America. Knoxville's Ashley Capps on how it came together: 'We taught ourselves'</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/06/05/bonnaroo-music-festival-in-tennessee-continues-to-radiate-positivity/73814326007/">My love for Bonnaroo has radiated positivity in so many ways</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/01/18/bonnaroo-manchester-tennessee-music-festival-2024-lineup-review/72255350007/">Eyes deceiving you? Why the 2024 Bonnaroo lineup is better than it looks at first glance</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/06/10/bonnaroo-2024-history-red-hot-chili-peppers-meg-thee-stallion/73803586007/">Bonnaroo through the years: From traffic nightmare to a musical 'movement'</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2018/06/12/vintage-bonnaroo-knoxville-photographers-8-years-of-photos/35958503/">Vintage Bonnaroo: Knoxville photographer's 8 years of photos</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>

It's Bonnaroo week, one of the most magical times of year for Knox News journalist Ryan Wilusz, host of this week's episode of "The Scruffy Stuff."   Ryan is joined by photographer Hanna Mattix, who is attending the Manchester, Tennessee, music festival for the first time this year. For Ryan, it will be his 10th trip to The Farm as a fan.   Listen as Hannah asks first-timer questions to the Bonnaroo veteran, who discusses his tips and tricks for staying comfortable, unofficial Bonnaroo traditions and a whole lot more you should know before making the trek with your C'roo.   >> Bonnaroo changed America. Knoxville's Ashley Capps on how it came together: 'We taught ourselves'  >> My love for Bonnaroo has radiated positivity in so many ways  >> Eyes deceiving you? Why the 2024 Bonnaroo lineup is better than it looks at first glance  >> Bonnaroo through the years: From traffic nightmare to a musical 'movement'  >> Vintage Bonnaroo: Knoxville photographer's 8 years of photos  "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 questions does a Bonnaroo first-timer have for a veteran festivalgoer?

Since September, Knox News journalist and co-host of  "The Scruffy Stuff" Ryan Wilusz has devoted Thursday nights to judging the bracket-style competition known as Band Eat Band, first at Scruffy City Hall and then at Asylum 801. 

The West-family competition paid performers and donated to local charities, including Knox News' own Empty Stocking Fund, before signing a $5,000 check for the winning band. Listen as Wilusz and co-host Keenan Thomas discuss the competition, who won and how the format served as an incubator for Knoxville's local music scene. 

>> Story and photos: Nine months later, Band Eat Band crowns the 'king' of Knoxville's music scene. See who won 

"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.

Since September, Knox News journalist and co-host of  "The Scruffy Stuff" Ryan Wilusz has devoted Thursday nights to judging the bracket-style competition known as Band Eat Band, first at Scruffy City Hall and then at Asylum 801. 
The West-family competition paid performers and donated to local charities, including Knox News' own Empty Stocking Fund, before signing a $5,000 check for the winning band. Listen as Wilusz and co-host Keenan Thomas discuss the competition, who won and how the format served as an incubator for Knoxville's local music scene. 
&gt;&gt; Story and photos: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/06/01/knoxville-battle-of-the-bands-competition-winner-crowned-at-lunaverse/73911336007/">Nine months later, Band Eat Band crowns the 'king' of Knoxville's music scene. See who won </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>

Since September, Knox News journalist and co-host of  "The Scruffy Stuff" Ryan Wilusz has devoted Thursday nights to judging the bracket-style competition known as Band Eat Band, first at Scruffy City Hall and then at Asylum 801.   The West-family competition paid performers and donated to local charities, including Knox News' own Empty Stocking Fund, before signing a $5,000 check for the winning band. Listen as Wilusz and co-host Keenan Thomas discuss the competition, who won and how the format served as an incubator for Knoxville's local music scene.   >> Story and photos: Nine months later, Band Eat Band crowns the 'king' of Knoxville's music scene. See who won   "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.

The world came to Knoxville for Big Ears. What did travelers think?

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