We claim downtown Knoxville as our own, our neighborhood within 2 miles. Although we have looked at downtown condos and talked extensively about the possibilities, we haven’t taken the plunge…yet. Meantime, we continue to enjoy the short commute, the many restaurants, entertainment venues and shopping available in our little city.
This morning we were up early for a walk and what better place to than the streets of downtown Knoxville…
We started walking in the Old City. Today is Monday. the day after the New Year and most places are closed tight. No one out on the streets of the Old City but us and a train blowing through the Old City behind Patrick Sullivans (wouldn’t that building make for beautiful condos).
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| We found this pitiful poinsetta on some pipes outside the Jig and Reel. Someone was ready for the holidays to be over! |
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| Us on Gay Street, nobody on this street either |
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| Some variation of this sign could be found in many store front windows. |
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| Hmmm, Christmas in the City is over, but this is a great sign! |
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| John on Gay Street, no, nobody around here. |
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| Wow, post Christmas these pink decorations are, well, bright. |
The French Market was open and we found several people here drinking coffee, talking and eating. A trio of young professional girls were even exchanging gifts (I love how Christmas lingers). Although the yummies listed on outdoor blackboards tempted us, we went in for take away coffee to enjoy on the rest of our walk.
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| Trio’s is still decorated with festive doors welcoming in the New Year. |
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| No one at the skating ring, actually it didn’t open for another hour. |
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| Left over New Year’s confetti still littered several areas of Market Square. The City has done a nice job of getting most of it cleaned up for the big New Year’s Eve party in the City. |
I will be glad when the giant cotton balls are removed from the Bliss windows.
No one on Market Square but some guy carrying a vaccum cleaner.
