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Shelia’s Creative Styles Opens as Old City’s First Black-Owned Salon

Heather Ryerson·September 29, 2023

Shelia Hensley grew up in East Knoxville, one of six children. Having always enjoyed doing hair on friends and family, this was a natural fit for her career, which has spanned 37 years. While her service...

Is Knoxville a Tourist Destination?

Heather Ryerson·September 22, 2023

Knoxville hosted the Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism last week at the Convention Center. Governor Lee announced that TN benefited from $28.9B in tourism spending in 2022 from 140.93 million visitors to our state. Tennessee...

Partial Coffee and Wine Is Open at 826 N. Broadway

Heather Ryerson·September 14, 2023

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...

A Party Bus Comes to Town

Heather Ryerson·September 11, 2023

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...

DiCarlo’s Pizza is Open at 524 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 5, 2023

It’s been almost four months since I first introduced readers to Kaz and Michelle Kaczmarek, owners of the newest downtown pizzeria. During those months the couple has been hard at work preparing for their launch, and...

The Design Center by Design AF has Opened at 9 Emory Place

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 25, 2023

As the Emory Place transformation continues, Design AF has opened at 9 Emory Place, continuing the string of new businesses that have opened there over the last year. Owner Amanda Furlow started the company in March...

Ian’s Market Opens at 145 South Gay Street (and another cool opening is coming!)

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 17, 2023

A new market/convenience store has opened on the 100 block of Gay Street. Developed as one part of a two-part store front, the location had most recently served as office space. Opened early in August, the...

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...

Potluck Café Has Opened at 1328 North Broadway Bringing a Little French With That Food

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 11, 2023

Potluck Café opened recently at 1328 North Broadway in the little slice of real estate on the corner of Glenwood and Broadway, most recently home to Noble Kava, which has moved to a new location...

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Shelia’s Creative Styles Opens as Old City’s First Black-Owned Salon

Is Knoxville a Tourist Destination?

Partial Coffee and Wine Is Open at 826 N. Broadway

A Party Bus Comes to Town

DiCarlo’s Pizza is Open at 524 South Gay Street

The Design Center by Design AF has Opened at 9 Emory Place

Ian’s Market Opens at 145 South Gay Street (and another cool opening is coming!)

Fred Beans and Rice is Open for Business

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

Potluck Café Has Opened at 1328 North Broadway Bringing a Little French With That Food

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