How did Knoxville get the nickname "Scruffy City?" The first instance of the phrase was used to trivialize the town prior to the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville. On Dec. 29, 1980, the front page of ...

Knoxville residents have a slogan for their city: Keep Knoxville scruffy. It’s a tongue-in-cheek response to a slight from a Wall Street Journal reporter writing about Knoxville’s ultimately ...

This is not the first time Knoxville has won a 10BEST Reader's Choice award. The Scruffy City has been consistently recognized on the list over the years. In 2024, Knoxville's Art District ranked ...

KNOXVILLE (WATE) — Film and music fans will be heading to Scruffy City Hall in Downtown Knoxville. The venue will be the host to the Scruffy City Film and Music Festival from July 27-30.

For years, the Knoxville music scene has lived in the shadows of the Music City mecca three hours to its west. And while the Scruffy City has produced some incredible talent over the years ...

Knoxville’s two city-run pools are set to open this week as the weather turns warmer, offering those in the Scruffy City a ...

Another popular Knoxville business is planning to close its doors for good, citing growing pains as the Scruffy City makes ...

He will be taking center stage on Wednesday, May 17 at Scruffy City Hall. The show starts at 8:30 pm, doors open at 8:00 pm. Tickets are online now. Bo’s comedy and experience have allowed him ...