Inside of Knoxville

Afghan Refugee Realizes Dream of Entrepreneurship in the States: Rom’s House Opens in Marble City Market

Heather Ryerson·February 29, 2024

Rom Hamdard served as an interpreter to the Marines in Afghanistan for over ten years. He worked closely with Clinton, TN native and United States Marine Corp Infantryman, Travis Ervin while there. Ervin wrote in a moving...

A Great Day for Knoxville: Congratulations, Yassin

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 12, 2018

I’d never eaten a falafel before Yassin Terou opened Yassin’s Falafel House in 2014. I went with a friend soon after it opened and fell in love. At first I fell in love with the food,...

Yassin Terou’s Big Moment Stands in Contrast to National Developments

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 30, 2017

Last week, a big moment in Yassin Terou’s life, and in Knoxville, came to fruition when Square founder and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey came to town with a video and production crew to debut an eight-minute...

Yes, They Are Open (Except One That Has Closed)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 24, 2015

I’m often asked, “Are they open?” The object of the question may be different from one conversation to another, but people forget or miss an article (can you believe that?) and they aren’t sure. Hopefully, this...

Is Knoxville Cuisine Improving? Which are the Best Downtown Restaurants?

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 4, 2015

We’ve had numerous debates about food in Knoxville over the years I’ve written about downtown. I generally write about restaurants that open, and while I’m spreading the word more than I’m reviewing them, I generally find...

Yassin’s Falafel House: Go. There. Now.

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 2, 2014

I’d contacted Yassin Terou weeks ago when I heard about his Falafel restaurant opening at 706 Walnut. Those of you who read this blog know there would be at least a couple of reasons for me...

Business Bits to End the Week

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 15, 2013

I’m going to end a busy week with a few bits about business. Nothing stays still in the city, of course, and in recent days I’ve documented the closure of Bella Luna and the re-opening and...

Yassin’s Falafel House

Afghan Refugee Realizes Dream of Entrepreneurship in the States: Rom’s House Opens in Marble City Market

A Great Day for Knoxville: Congratulations, Yassin

Yassin Terou’s Big Moment Stands in Contrast to National Developments

Yes, They Are Open (Except One That Has Closed)

Is Knoxville Cuisine Improving? Which are the Best Downtown Restaurants?

Top Articles of 2014, Part 1: #25 – #11

Yassin’s Falafel House: Go. There. Now.

Business Bits to End the Week

Look What’s Returning! (More Than You Might Realize)

Whist Court Getting a Modern Makeover Adding to Development on Magnolia

One Downtown Business Closes and Another is Sold

Mood Ring Vintage Opens Today at 906 Sevier Avenue

Fly By Night Bringing the 70s to South Knoxville

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