tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post9200521201764191637..comments2023-03-27T05:38:27.963-04:00Comments on Stuck Inside of Knoxville w/ the Urban Blues Ag'n: Market Square Still Evolving: Is it getting better?Knoxville Urban Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-39071741613641048092012-01-31T21:11:10.021-05:002012-01-31T21:11:10.021-05:00I. Would. Love. A. First. Shot. At. Reporting. The...I. Would. Love. A. First. Shot. At. Reporting. The. News. :-) Please let me know as soon as any news can be made public.Knoxville Urban Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-47928014541352982542012-01-31T21:08:44.540-05:002012-01-31T21:08:44.540-05:00It won't be.
36It won't be.<br />36Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-52679269995333481432012-01-31T20:12:11.411-05:002012-01-31T20:12:11.411-05:00There is a persistent rumor that Urban Outfitters ...There is a persistent rumor that Urban Outfitters may be re-thinking the building. As for Penny's and their new urban concept, wouldn't that be ironic? We have a large, empty hulk of an abandoned building right in the midst of the primary development on Gay Street which used to house (drum roll) JCPenny.Knoxville Urban Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-64718633992251919622012-01-31T20:10:33.576-05:002012-01-31T20:10:33.576-05:00We know you are working it, man. We just have to f...We know you are working it, man. We just have to find the right fit. I was actually hoping someone might read the post and consider 36. I know it has to make money and you need tenants. I can't believe it will be available much longer.Knoxville Urban Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-39370997619459822052012-01-31T20:08:23.078-05:002012-01-31T20:08:23.078-05:00This all makes sense to me, Greg. I'm not sure...This all makes sense to me, Greg. I'm not sure who would take the ball and run with it to the local drug stores. If CVS does urban, I wonder if they wouldn't consider it. It wouldn't be as much a risk for those guys.Knoxville Urban Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-55947741140934193212012-01-31T20:07:00.953-05:002012-01-31T20:07:00.953-05:00What's an upscale barber shop? I wouldn't ...What's an upscale barber shop? I wouldn't mind strolling to the Square for my annual haircut, I don't suppose.Knoxville Urban Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-19052830521074574862012-01-31T08:40:19.968-05:002012-01-31T08:40:19.968-05:00What happened to Urban Outfitters? It would be a g...What happened to Urban Outfitters? It would be a great fit. I wonder if the "new" jcpenney concept would work as a small boutique downtown? They're trying to be hip and new. In case your curious and missed the details http://ir.jcpenney.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=70528&p=irol-newsCompanyArticle&ID=1652614&highlight=kimmik479https://www.blogger.com/profile/12012435728873978688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-7745200506099193132012-01-31T08:36:45.704-05:002012-01-31T08:36:45.704-05:00marketsquare36 checking in
There is not any sugge...marketsquare36 checking in<br /><br />There is not any suggestion from above that we have not explored. We have been in negotiations with most of the suggestions; however, we can NOT make them sign a lease. Like it or not, we have to make some profit. I really wish it was as quick and simple as possible!<br />kmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-87794640480044927092012-01-31T08:17:21.510-05:002012-01-31T08:17:21.510-05:00Oops, CVS is all over the area. I'm going to s...Oops, CVS is all over the area. I'm going to stop making comments now so I don't say anything else stupid.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-42649391582467215592012-01-31T08:12:45.048-05:002012-01-31T08:12:45.048-05:00Okay, I did google search that I should've don...Okay, I did google search that I should've done before I asked. There are several independent drug stores in or near Knoxville. Belew Drugstore seems like a possibility for what you want downtown. They already have 3 locations, including one not too far out in north Knox. There's also Gordon's, Mac's, Volunteer, Four Way, Farragut and more. The only way for little retailers to Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-74906476231816313532012-01-31T07:51:43.910-05:002012-01-31T07:51:43.910-05:00The "recruiter" would be trying to inter...The "recruiter" would be trying to interest them in opening a second location, KUG. Not moving.<br /><br />Towns in the Main Street program have business recruitment as one of their main missions, so it can be done.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-23382578047358233562012-01-30T22:41:38.138-05:002012-01-30T22:41:38.138-05:00If I remember correctly, 2 Market Square may not b...If I remember correctly, 2 Market Square may not be deep enough to house a hardware/office supply store, but it might be able to handle an upscale barber shop. Something like Frank's out on Northshore. That might fit the vibe.<br /><br />ShaftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-28377823996688062302012-01-30T21:37:55.111-05:002012-01-30T21:37:55.111-05:00Hey Everybody, I don't have any information ab...Hey Everybody, I don't have any information about the Tailor, though I'm guessing there won't be a relocation. I don't know of any independent drug stores in Knoxville. I wold doubt that Long's would move downtown as they are in a second generation at the same location. I could see needing a secondary means of income, though the pharmacies on every block in Paris are simple Knoxville Urban Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539393470673457465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-63223057897430146712012-01-30T14:14:37.240-05:002012-01-30T14:14:37.240-05:00Long's, although I can't find any sort of ...Long's, although I can't find any sort of company website.<br /><br />http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/68/730857/restaurant/Bearden-Village/Longs-Drug-Store-Knoxville<br /><br />"Step back in time at this diner that opened for business in 1956. They've been packing folks in for hearty, satisfying breakfasts ever since. Choose from biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs, and fluffy tthurmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013700303888532917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-22315037077394696182012-01-30T13:42:12.778-05:002012-01-30T13:42:12.778-05:00Are there any independent drug stores left in the ...Are there any independent drug stores left in the Knoxville area? If so, they could be approached to try to interest them in expanding to add a downtown location. Whoever staffs the downtown business improvement district would be a good person to tackle that.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899977486910720199.post-87869945583903811392012-01-30T12:43:29.718-05:002012-01-30T12:43:29.718-05:00I agree with you. I heard the shoe store was clos...I agree with you. I heard the shoe store was closing anyway, but I don't know about the tailor. Maybe they will find a way to stay in downtown and just move locations.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976216982479254963noreply@blogger.com