tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053157295236103544.post2179415133793340844..comments2022-03-03T18:39:50.634-08:00Comments on Catalytic: Four Things I Miss About ArkansasAmanda D Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17374977940429641448noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053157295236103544.post-19386129724890971882008-06-14T05:24:00.000-07:002008-06-14T05:24:00.000-07:00What do I love about Knoxville, TN? Gosh, there's...What do I love about Knoxville, TN? Gosh, there's so much!<BR/><BR/>I love my apartment, and the fact that nearly all my neighbors are international students with families. I love the smells of ASian, Indian, and African cuisine when I step outside my door, and I love hearing their children scamper up the stairs.<BR/><BR/>I love the produce stands across the street, and the Pilot station where I buy gas and fountain drinks and chat up the cashiers. I love the high school right next door to my building, where on any given Friday night I hear the comforting sounds of a press box announcer giving the world a play by play of the football game or soccer match or track meet.<BR/><BR/>I love the restaurants and bars and atmosphere in Knoxville. The Tomato Head and Preservation Pub, with their outrageous vegan cupcakes and brewed on-site beer. <BR/><BR/>I love that the city has distinct areas that are like different cities themselves, that in South Knox I know I'll find better deals on groceries and the most amazing thrift stores, out west has all my hoity toity needs (by that I mean Target), and in the historic district in North Knoxville I am surrounded by old homes, towering magnolias, and James Agee's relatives homes.<BR/><BR/>I sound like such a sap, but I really do love Knoxville.<BR/><BR/>I hope you're well and enjoying the Big Apple!Tim Siskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308385463977574600noreply@blogger.com