Potchke was just named by USA TODAY as one of the top 47 restaurants in the country. While we're stoked to see some Knoxville representation, Knox News started thinking about local restaurants we wish made the list.

This casual conversation between your host, downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz, and fellow Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas led to a great discussion about the current state of the city's food scene and how success stories from restaurants like Potchke can help shape the future of food in Knoxville. 

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Potchke was just named by USA TODAY as <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/02/15/potchke-in-knoxville-named-to-usa-today-list-of-best-restaurants-in-us/72113534007/">one of the top 47 restaurants in the country.</a> While we're stoked to see some Knoxville representation, Knox News started thinking about <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/02/15/knoxville-best-places-to-eat-not-on-usa-today-top-restaurants/72254148007/">local restaurants we wish made the list.</a> 
This casual conversation between your host, downtown reporter <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/staff/2646486001/ryan-wilusz/">Ryan Wilusz,</a> and fellow Knox News reporter <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/staff/7710999001/keenan-thomas/">Keenan Thomas</a> led to a great discussion about the current state of the city's food scene and how success stories from restaurants like Potchke can help shape the future of food in Knoxville. 
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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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Potchke was just named by USA TODAY as one of the top 47 restaurants in the country. While we're stoked to see some Knoxville representation, Knox News started thinking about local restaurants we wish made the list.   This casual conversation between your host, downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz, and fellow Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas led to a great discussion about the current state of the city's food scene and how success stories from restaurants like Potchke can help shape the future of food in Knoxville.   "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 does Potchke's success say about an evolving Knoxville food scene?

Adeem the Artist dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist High Five Hannie. 

Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty. 

Want to hear more? Check out the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry." 

>> Tickets: Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre

>> Photos: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years

>> Link: A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth

>> Link: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single

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<a href="https://www.adeemtheartist.com/">Adeem the Artist</a> dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist <a href="https://www.highfivehannie.com/">High Five Hannie. </a>
Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty. 
Want to hear more? <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/01/11/adeem-the-artist-sings-white-trash-revelry-knoxville-with-scruffy-stuff/69779282007/">Check out </a>the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry." 
&gt;&gt; Tickets: <a href="https://knoxbijou.org/bijou-events/adeem-the-artist/">Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre</a>
&gt;&gt; Photos: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/music/2024/03/08/adeem-the-artist-photos-through-the-years/72883983007/">Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years</a>
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/01/11/adeem-the-artist-sings-white-trash-revelry-knoxville-with-scruffy-stuff/69779282007/">A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth</a>
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/03/08/adeem-the-artist-song-one-night-stand-teases-anniversary-album/72880255007/">Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single</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>

Adeem the Artist dropped their highly anticipated follow-up to "White Trash Revelry" on May 3, and we can't stop listening! The appropriately titled album, "Anniversary," released the same day they celebrated 10 years of marriage with local artist High Five Hannie.   Adeem joins "The Scruffy Stuff" to talk about their family's journey amid newfound fame, the research that goes into writing, the expectations for their hometown album release show and just how many times you can wear a shirt on tour before it's considered dirty.   Want to hear more? Check out the last time Adeem the Artist joined "The Scruffy Stuff" to perform and discuss songs off "White Trash Revelry."   >> Tickets: Adeem the Artist album release show, May 10 at the Bijou Theatre  >> Photos: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist through the years  >> Link: A queer child of Appalachia, Adeem the Artist chronicles the American South in vivid truth  >> Link: Knoxville's own Adeem the Artist teases next album with a new '90s pop country bop' single  "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.

Adeem the Artist celebrates and sings 'Anniversary' ahead of Knoxville show

A proposed high-rise along the Tennessee River would be one of the first things people see when entering downtown from the south, but the design is still up for debate. 

While developers have expressed to stakeholders the challenges of building on a sloped riverside site, the Design Review Board wants them to go back to the drawing board to brainstorm how the project will better benefit the public. 

Growth and development reporters Ryan Wilusz and Silas Sloan discuss what must happen for this project to move forward and how a successful development could change the way people experience and interact with the western edge of downtown. 

>> Link: Why 16-story apartment building planned downtown has to rethink its design

"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.

A proposed high-rise along the Tennessee River would be one of the first things people see when entering downtown from the south, but the design is still up for debate. 
While developers have expressed to stakeholders the challenges of building on a sloped riverside site, the Design Review Board wants them to go back to the drawing board to brainstorm how the project will better benefit the public. 
Growth and development reporters Ryan Wilusz and Silas Sloan discuss what must happen for this project to move forward and how a successful development could change the way people experience and interact with the western edge of downtown. 
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/business/2024/04/18/downtown-knoxville-apartments-paused-over-design-along-tennessee-river/73357068007/">Why 16-story apartment building planned downtown has to rethink its design</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>

A proposed high-rise along the Tennessee River would be one of the first things people see when entering downtown from the south, but the design is still up for debate.   While developers have expressed to stakeholders the challenges of building on a sloped riverside site, the Design Review Board wants them to go back to the drawing board to brainstorm how the project will better benefit the public.   Growth and development reporters Ryan Wilusz and Silas Sloan discuss what must happen for this project to move forward and how a successful development could change the way people experience and interact with the western edge of downtown.   >> Link: Why 16-story apartment building planned downtown has to rethink its design  "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.

How could a controversial high-rise change the look of downtown Knoxville?

While it took a while for Kern's Food Hall to finally open, it didn't take long for people to begin exploring the property in packs – enjoying sushi and pizza from vendors, sipping on rooftop drinks, and shopping for flowers, clothes and artsy paper goods. 

Take it from this week's co-hosts, Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka, who visited on a Thursday afternoon and were welcomed by the bustling sounds of a diverse customer base, including UT students. It makes sense with all the apartments aimed at college students nearby.

Kern's Food Hall is no Marble City Market, Knoxville's first food hall, and that's OK. We break down some of the differences, what makes Kern's unique, how it could affect South Knoxville growth and everything else you should expect before visiting. That includes a breakdown of what's open in this first phase. 

>> Link: Kern's Food Hall is ready to spill some secrets - restaurants, rooftops, brewery and all

>> Link: Kern's Food Hall is open! Here are 9 things to know, from eating to parking

>> Photos: See Kern's Food Hall on opening day!

"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.

While it took a while for Kern's Food Hall to finally open, it didn't take long for people to begin exploring the property in packs – enjoying sushi and pizza from vendors, sipping on rooftop drinks, and shopping for flowers, clothes and artsy paper goods. 
Take it from this week's co-hosts, Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka, who visited on a Thursday afternoon and were welcomed by the bustling sounds of a diverse customer base, including UT students. It makes sense with all <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/01/kennedy-concepts-mimosas-restaurant-could-be-gateway-to-south-knoxville/72745273007/">the apartments aimed at college students</a> nearby.
Kern's Food Hall is no Marble City Market, Knoxville's first food hall, and that's OK. We break down some of the differences, what makes Kern's unique, how it could affect South Knoxville growth and everything else you should expect before visiting. That includes a breakdown of what's open in this first phase. 
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/29/kerns-food-hall-opening-with-south-knoxville-restaurants-bars-shopping/73096662007/">Kern's Food Hall is ready to spill some secrets - restaurants, rooftops, brewery and all</a>
&gt;&gt; Link: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/09/kerns-food-hall-restaurants-bars-parking-at-south-knoxville-destination/73129208007/">Kern's Food Hall is open! Here are 9 things to know, from eating to parking</a>
&gt;&gt; Photos: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/money/business/2024/04/13/see-kerns-food-hall-on-opening-day/73314143007/">See Kern's Food Hall on opening day!</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>

While it took a while for Kern's Food Hall to finally open, it didn't take long for people to begin exploring the property in packs – enjoying sushi and pizza from vendors, sipping on rooftop drinks, and shopping for flowers, clothes and artsy paper goods.   Take it from this week's co-hosts, Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka, who visited on a Thursday afternoon and were welcomed by the bustling sounds of a diverse customer base, including UT students. It makes sense with all the apartments aimed at college students nearby.  Kern's Food Hall is no Marble City Market, Knoxville's first food hall, and that's OK. We break down some of the differences, what makes Kern's unique, how it could affect South Knoxville growth and everything else you should expect before visiting. That includes a breakdown of what's open in this first phase.   >> Link: Kern's Food Hall is ready to spill some secrets - restaurants, rooftops, brewery and all  >> Link: Kern's Food Hall is open! Here are 9 things to know, from eating to parking  >> Photos: See Kern's Food Hall on opening day!  "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 does Potchke's success say about an evolving Knoxville food scene?

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