Partial Coffee and Wine Is Open at 826 N. Broadway
Shay Gregory has realized his goal of opening a café to provide a sense of community and a great cup of coffee in his neighborhood. I first brought this to you in June. While there has...
What Creates A Strong Entrepreneurial Community? Maker City Summit Answers that Question
For the second year, I attended the Maker City Summit. For the second year, I walked away with new inspiration, ideas, and friends. I can’t help but wonder why more people aren’t attending this event. Maybe...
A Party Bus Comes to Town
Knoxville’s entertainment scene continues to develop as more and more entrepreneurs create ways to serve the Knoxville community. The latest venture from R-Team Services seeks to be multi-use. It will function as a shuttle bus for...
Iconic Sunsphere Getting Much-Needed Makeover
Did you know the base of the Sunsphere was originally blue? If you did not, you’re with me and in good company. If you did, you were likely here in 1982, attending the World’s Fair, and...
Knoxville’s Resident ‘Hoop Man’ Shares His Story of Bringing Joy to Market Square
Market Square is bursting with buskers most nights and weekends. Few have as large a following as Steve Davis, the originator of Steve’s Hoops. One of my family’s first memories of downtown Knoxville is hooping in...
Food and Film Experience Hosted Inside Maker Exchange
This weekend, the Tennessean Hotel and the Downtown Marriott launched a Film and Food Experience featuring the award-winning Broadway musical and classic 80’s film “Back to the Future.” Admission was free but required an RSVP. It...
The Permission Slip Conference: The Power of You Debuts in Knoxville
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
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
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
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...