Inside of Knoxville

The Permission Slip Conference: The Power of You Debuts in Knoxville

Heather Ryerson·August 23, 2023

We introduced you to Erika Biddix, founder of Aught, LLC., in October 2021. Erika was passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs by providing a female-empowered co-working space opening an office in West Knoxville in 2019 and then...

History Hootenanny Celebrates East Tennessee History

Heather Ryerson·August 21, 2023

First things first. What is a “hootenanny”? East TN History Center (ETHC) did the work for me to define it on their website. Hootenanny (n.): 1. An informal gathering where folk music is played in a...

Fred Beans and Rice is Open for Business

Heather Ryerson·August 16, 2023

As we announced a few weeks ago, the congenial owner of Knox Brew Hub, Zack Roskop, has found a new way to meet the needs of Knoxvillians through his new dining concept, Fred Beans and Rice....

Knoxville’s First Black-Owned Bakery, Celebrates a Milestone 25th Anniversary this Fall

Heather Ryerson·August 14, 2023

While walking Gay St. during Open Streets this June, I came across a shop I had never noticed before, Mer Mer’s Bakery. Naturally, I had to go in and meet the owner. Chanda Taylor sold me...

Old City Gets Its Latest Restaurant Addition

Heather Ryerson·August 10, 2023

Urban Guy and I took a little trip to check out SmashCity Knoxville’s new space. You’ll remember that they closed their restaurant stall in the flagship location at the end of June and took over the...

Raising a Voice Makes a Difference in East Knoxville with Coffee

Heather Ryerson·August 2, 2023

You may be familiar with Likewise Coffee on E. Magnolia Ave. You may not know, however, that it is wholly owned by a nonprofit organization committed to fighting sex trafficking and helping vulnerable and exploited women...

Inside of Europe Part 2: Monaco, France, and Spain

Heather Ryerson·July 27, 2023

Day 5 took us out of Italy and into Monaco. We only had about 4 hours to grab lunch and explore the small country, but the things we learned there were impressive! For example, even though...

Inside of Europe: Part 1

Heather Ryerson·July 25, 2023

Part 1: Philadelphia, Switzerland, Italy If food is a love language (and trust me, it is!), then so is travel. I love to get away and put real life on hold for a few days, whether...

Cajun Inspired Fred Beans and Rice to Open in August inside Knox Brew Hub

Heather Ryerson·July 21, 2023

One of my first interviews/articles was with the ever-kind and entrepreneurial Zack Roskop. He is the mastermind and owner of Knox Brew Hub and Knox Brew Tours and co-host of the Brew Hub Podcast. I took...

The Road to Paris Begins in Knoxville (for the US Olympics Diving Team)

Heather Ryerson·July 20, 2023

Watching the Olympic Games has long been a tradition for me. When I was a kid, it was all about the gymnastics women’s team. Watching the likes of Kerri Strugg, Kim Zemeskal, and coach Béla Károlyi...

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The Permission Slip Conference: The Power of You Debuts in Knoxville

History Hootenanny Celebrates East Tennessee History

Fred Beans and Rice is Open for Business

Knoxville’s First Black-Owned Bakery, Celebrates a Milestone 25th Anniversary this Fall

Old City Gets Its Latest Restaurant Addition

Raising a Voice Makes a Difference in East Knoxville with Coffee

Inside of Europe Part 2: Monaco, France, and Spain

Inside of Europe: Part 1

Cajun Inspired Fred Beans and Rice to Open in August inside Knox Brew Hub

The Road to Paris Begins in Knoxville (for the US Olympics Diving Team)

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