Urban Mystery Picture #3

Well, for two weeks in a row the Urban Mystery Picture has been identified within hours of its posting. Will that be the case for a third week in a row? After this group of pictures runs its course we may have to ratchet up the difficulty level to make things a little more interesting.

So, on to the winner and to this week's challenge. First, here are last week's pictures. There were two of the same location:



Congratulations goes out to Chad Boetger who correctly identified the location as "The Tattoo parlor on Clinch in the Union Avenue Parking Garage." He recognized it because he had a hand in its development and construction. Of course, the garage in question is technically named the Locust Street Garage. The business outside which these lovely chairs often perch is the Ace High Tattoo Parlor at 535 W. Clinch.



Chad Boetger, Week Two Winner

 Chad also made an interesting point, which actually sounded like more of a challenge. Both he and David, the winner of the inaugural Urban Mystery Picture contest live in the Holston Building. He wondered if, in fact, there might not be a Holston Building Dynasty in the works. Are the rest of you going to stand for that?

Here's your chance to stop the Holston Express. Remember, leave your guess in the comments below and e-mail me at KnoxvilleUrbanGuy@gmail.com. Good luck. Here's this week's Urban Mystery Picture:

Urban Mystery Picture #3



The Innaugural Urban Mystery Picture

I'm going to give a shot at a contest, of sorts. We'll run this on Saturdays for a while and see just how well the Urban Blues community knows downtown Knoxville. I have to confess that I think I'm learning it pretty well by writing this blog and I'm sure without pounding the pavement I would not be able to win, but you are probably much smarter than I'll ever be, so let's see how you can do.

Kevin - Urban Mystery Originator and Photographer

Credit for the idea and the photos goes to my friend Kevin. So, now that you know the mastermind and photographer, let's get with it. I've posted a photograph below and the challenge is to be the first to identify the precise location in downtown Knoxville where the photograph was taken. Each Saturday (until we run out of photographs or interest - probably whichever comes last) we'll post the winner's name and, let's go big-time, I'll also post a photograph of the winner if you want to send me one. You can be as famous as you want to be.

To enter, you need to do two things. First, comment below the photograph stating specifically where the photograph was taken. Next, email me at KnoxvilleUrbanGuy@gmail.com with your answer. The first will give us a record of precisely when guesses were submitted and the second will allow me to contact you know if you won and ask if you want your name and/or picture on the blog.

Got it? Ok. Here's the first picture. Good luck.

Urban Mystery Photograph #1