This past weekend, Big Ears Festival, Chalk Walk and the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon all overlapped in downtown Knoxville. Not only that, but the Bassmaster Classic saw record attendance the weekend before. 

For some, that meant exploring the city and all it has to offer. For others, it meant navigating road closures and avoiding swarms of locals and out-of-town guests. 

Does it make sense to hold multiple events at the same time in downtown Knoxville, and what does a busy weekend tell us about where recent downtown growth will go next? Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott share their thoughts on this week's episode!

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