It wasn't long ago that a food hall or minor league baseball stadium seemed like wishful thinking for downtown Knoxville. But as the city continues to grow, so does its offerings. 

Despite downtown's fantastic features, there always is room to improve. 

From curated exercise experiences to unique drinking environments to more meals on wheels, Ryan and Brenna share what's on their downtown wish lists based on personal experience and chatter from those who live, work and play in the city's core. 

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here. 

It wasn't long ago that a food hall or minor league baseball stadium seemed like wishful thinking for downtown Knoxville. But as the city continues to grow, so does its offerings. 
Despite downtown's fantastic features, there always is room to improve. 
From curated exercise experiences to unique drinking environments to more meals on wheels, Ryan and Brenna share what's on their downtown wish lists based on personal experience and chatter from those who live, work and play in the city's core. 
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 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>

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.

It wasn't long ago that a food hall or minor league baseball stadium seemed like wishful thinking for downtown Knoxville. But as the city continues to grow, so does its offerings.   Despite downtown's fantastic features, there always is room to improve.   From curated exercise experiences to unique drinking environments to more meals on wheels, Ryan and Brenna share what's on their downtown wish lists based on personal experience and chatter from those who live, work and play in the city's core.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here.