We're not saying downtown Knoxville businesses need to go; they just need to go somewhere else. 

While there are plenty of bars, restaurants, and activities to enjoy in the city's core, co-hosts Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz discuss how these businesses might be better served elsewhere. 

From aligning Knoxville's two most notable spheres to bringing the dance party down to Gay Street, this episode is like one giant game of Monopoly. Do you agree with our decisions? 

"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.

We're not saying downtown Knoxville businesses need to go; they just need to go somewhere else. 
While there are plenty of bars, restaurants, and activities to enjoy in the city's core, co-hosts Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz discuss how these businesses might be better served elsewhere. 
From aligning Knoxville's two most notable spheres to bringing the dance party down to Gay Street, this episode is like one giant game of Monopoly. Do you agree with our decisions? 
"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.

We're not saying downtown Knoxville businesses need to go; they just need to go somewhere else.   While there's plenty of bars, restaurants, and activities to enjoy in the city's core, co-hosts Brenna McDermott and Ryan Wilusz discuss how these businesses might be better served elsewhere.   From aligning Knoxville's two most notable spheres to bringing the dance party down to Gay Street, this episode is like one giant game of Monopoly. Do you agree with our decisions?   "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.