Podcasts about scruffy city hall

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.

For years, Market Square bar owner Scott West kept his pulse on the Knoxville music scene, whose bands played his stages at Preservation Pub nearly every night of the week. But the scene is changing, and the Scruffy City is ready to crown a new champion of local music.  West joins the show to talk about the new Band Eat Band contest, held every Thursday at Scruffy City Hall. Bands get their share of $25,000, with the top band walking away with the top prize. Through fan votes, earned through supporting local charities, the contest also is raising money for The Empty Stocking Fund, a Knoxville News Sentinel charity founded in 1912 to provide holiday meals for families in need.  "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.

Frank's friend Sarah Roberto is filling in for Kathryn Frady. Sarah used to be the Director of Marketing for the Tennessee Valley Fair. Sarah mentioned that one of her former co-workers lives on Frank's street.  Sarah is “team no pool.” Frank is shocked but admits that swimming pools are money pits. If you're not putting water and chemicals into it, you're pulling debris and critters out of it.  Sarah's husband is a lawyer and politician. Her father-in-law is one of the scientists who discovered the element Tennessine (Symbol: Ts Atomic number: 117). Frank was excited to meet Dr. Roberto at a Super Bowl party.  Frank is mentioned in chapter 8 of the new Missy Barrett book, The Case of the Thoughtful Thief by Elyse Bruce. He will read the chapter aloud on Thursday, April 28 at 3pm in the King Family Library, 408 High Street, Sevierville, TN.  Sarah offers to “Mapquest directions” to the King Family Library. She then realizes that no one says Mapquest anymore. Frank prefers Google Maps.  Frank mentions Amazon Alexa. Sarah responds that she bought a new car with an audio assistant. Frank asks if you say Siri or Alexa. Sarah says “Mercedes, turn on my heated seats.”  Sarah has a TikTok account for her dog Baby Bear. The dog is a “CavaPoo,” which is a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel mixed with a poodle.  Frank remembers when Sarah had low-paying jobs for non-profit organizations and she used him as a reference for a new job. Since then, she's earned her MBA and gotten a better-paying job in the tech field.  Frank was walking along Union Avenue on his way to Scruffy City Hall to perform with Einstein Simplified. He accidentally inhaled some saliva and had to cough it out. Some people half a block away turned and gave Frank a nasty look because he had coughed.  If Frank is near someone at church who coughs, he often gives them one of his Luden's Throat Drops. Sarah thinks that Luden' should become a sponsor of the Frank & Friends Show.  This episode is sponsored by Audible Premium Plus. Sign up for a 30-day trial and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, Audible, and now Facebook.  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

Scott West said he would never help pioneer another district after Market Square, but he is poised to break that promise with a moonshot idea. The Moonsphere would loom large over LunaVerse, a 3.5-acre arts and entertainment district he wants to create on property formerly occupied by the International.  West joins the podcast to share his grand vision for the western edge of downtown Knoxville.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com

What's better than enjoying beverages on a patio as the summer winds down? How about enjoying beverages on an elevated patio?  Essentially, that's all a rooftop bar is. But Knoxvillians know there's something extra special about having a bird's-eye brew.  Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis assign superlatives to each rooftop bar in town, from best cocktails to best views, while breaking down what makes each business unique.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

Einstein Simplified is the longest running comedy improv troupe in Knoxville TN, established in 1994 with improvisation, games, musical elements, and audience interaction. Einstein Simplified offers free performances at their resident venue, Scruffy City Hall every Tuesday at 8:15 pm, and you can connect with them on Facebook.com/einsteinsimplified and Instagram.com/Einsteinsimplified. The troupe, comprised of founding member Paul Simmons, Greg Huff, Aaron Littleton, Dave Fennell, Jessica Brackeen, and Walt Braley.

This is the first live podcast. Cassidy Graves and Ben Neal talk about their new short film, EIGHTEEN.  Chad Cunningham stops by to talk about plans for using his $20k winnings from the 7 Day Shootout to translate his short film SPACE CADET into a feature. Kelly Burke screens GASOLINE and we talk filmmaking. The screened short films are edited out of the podcast, but otherwise, this is a live show from Scruffy City Hall in Knoxville, TN. 

The Knoxville Film Festival 7 Day shootout Screening and award show happened this weekend. A $20k grand prize was up for grabs to the winning filmmakers. Get the story... I promise to keep it brief. Live show September 30th from 7-8pm at Scruffy City Hall, Downtown Knoxville. 

Recording from the very noisy (but nice) new rooftop of Scruffy City Hall, we have a lot of things to say about billboards and the Realtors who love them! A Continue Reading →

Oh lord! The Knoxville 24 Hour film festival changes locations from the Bijou Theater to the Scruffy City Hall. Let's weigh the pro's and cons and get crazy, y'all.