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...
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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...
DiCarlo’s Pizza is Open at 524 South Gay Street
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
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!)
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
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...
Potluck Café Has Opened at 1328 North Broadway Bringing a Little French With That Food
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...
Old City Gets Its Latest Restaurant Addition
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...
Lady Katie Creations Slips Into Downtown Just Off Gay Street
I walk around downtown almost daily. I watch for new businesses. Even with that, in 2023 downtown Knoxville, missing a new business is easy. 107 Main St SW, Suite 203 (can you find that?) hosts both...