Inside of Knoxville

Aaron Thompson and Jessica King to Introduce Lilu in the Hope Building

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 20, 2021

Aaron Thompson and Jessica King, current owners of Brother Wolf and Osteria Stella in the Old City, and owners of the now paused Sapphire, will bring an entirely new concept to the space formerly occupied...

Counter at Vienna Coffee House Constructed by McGilvray Woodworks, Knoxville, May 2018

Two Downtown Businesses Announce Closures

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 18, 2021

The list of businesses closing in the last two years has been remarkably short. Given the normal ebb-and-flow of business openings and closures being overlaid with a pandemic, it is truly remarkable. During the same run,...

CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 18, 2021

As I reported two weeks ago, CJs Closet, a new women’s boutique clothing store has opened at 213 East Fifth Avenue. The last two week have been about adding to inventory and getting the new store...

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 14, 2021

Transplant and Root is a new business offering unique private dining experiences in the Knoxville area. Esperanza Castillo, co-creator, co-owner and concierge and her husband, Michelin starred chef Brian Runge, have joined together to bring what...

Checking in with 214 Magnolia Gallery

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2021

A lot has happened since Megan Stair opened 214 Magnolia Gallery (located at 214 Magnolia Avenue, beside Public House) in November 2019. Unbeknownst to most of us, a virus had begun circulating a half a world...

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 12, 2021

A new business has opened at 722 South Gay Street in the former location of Frussies. Hello Tea House is owned and operated by husband and wife team Eten Dong and Echo Liang. They were each...

Aroma Express Coming to Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 8, 2021

Vijay Bansode, owner of Aroma Indian Kitchen on Cedar Bluff Road, is opening Aroma Express at 143 South Gay Street, on the corner next to Wicked Chicken. The new spot will offer some of his finest...

CJ’s Closet to Open Soon at 213 E. Fifth Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 5, 2021

A node of activity continues to expand on East Fifth Avenue near Central Street. Already the home to several breweries, as well as a new residential building under construction, CJ’s Closet, owned and operated by Geoff...

Aught

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 1, 2021

Aught, LLC, a co-working space for women entrepreneurs has opened a second location in the Langley Building at 520 West Summit Hill Drive, on the sixth floor of the Langley Building. Erika Biddix, owner and founder...

Rocket Fizz is Open at 7 Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 21, 2021

A new store, Rocket Fizz, has opened on Market Square, offering retro and international candy, retro and unique soft drinks, toys, posters and more. The franchise was founded in 2007 and opened its first store in...

Business

Aaron Thompson and Jessica King to Introduce Lilu in the Hope Building

Two Downtown Businesses Announce Closures

CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene

Checking in with 214 Magnolia Gallery

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

Aroma Express Coming to Gay Street

CJ’s Closet to Open Soon at 213 E. Fifth Avenue

Aught

Rocket Fizz is Open at 7 Market Square

Hope Building Sold, Redevelopment Plans Revealed

Two Downtown Businesses Announce Closures

CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

Former TVA Credit Union Building to Become Hotel, Restaurants

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene