With news of a hotel planned for an empty lot on Gay Street, it got us thinking: What are other empty spaces in the downtown Knoxville area that could benefit from new investments? 

Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis discuss some of the most obvious examples, including ones with redevelopment plans, as well as gaps you maybe never considered. 

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

With news of a hotel planned for an empty lot on Gay Street, it got us thinking: What are other empty spaces in the downtown Knoxville area that could benefit from new investments?&nbsp;
Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis discuss some of the most obvious examples, including ones with redevelopment plans, as well as gaps you maybe never considered.&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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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.

With news of a hotel planned for an empty lot on Gay Street, it got us thinking: What are other empty spaces in the downtown Knoxville area that could benefit from new investments?   Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis discuss some of the most obvious examples, including ones with redevelopment plans, as well as gaps you maybe never considered.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.