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Hops Barbershop Opens Inside Wild Iris Florals at 629 N. Central Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 7, 2023

It’s not where you might expect to find a barbershop. Co-owner Katie Hopper likened it to a speakeasy, though the beautiful, light, and airy space doesn’t bring a noir vibe in the least. She and husband...

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...

Stir Opens in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 1, 2023

The fourth location of Chattanooga-based Stir celebrated its grand opening yesterday. As Heather wrote in her preview article (which gives more background), “Stir is an in-house, all-scratch-made concept that is known for its oyster bar, craft...

A Pirate Tavern and an EVape Shop Walk into a bar . . . and Start a Business

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 31, 2023

The EVape Tavern (AKA “The Pirate Bar”) has opened at 1207 N. Central Street in the heart of downtown Happy Holler. Seth Barber and Neal Murphy opened their third location there recently and it doesn’t resemble...

Favorite South Knoxville Restaurant Simpl Closes (And That’s Good News)

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 28, 2023

Simpl opened almost four years ago at 1120 Sevier Avenue. South Knoxville was just beginning to take off and the restaurant offered one of a very few elevated dining experiences. Owner and chef Kendale Ball brought...

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...

Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain Transition to New Ownership

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 14, 2023

Downtown Knoxville has been fortunate to have a working pharmacy, along with a great fountain, for the last seven years at Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain. Thanks to pharmacy original owner Ron Sherrill, who also owns that...

Artisan Woodworking and Design Gallery Opens on Tyson Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 7, 2023

A new business, Artisan Woodworking and Design Gallery, has opened at 810 Tyson Street, just down the street from Remedy Coffee. I visited recently and came away surprised at the range of art for sale in...

Old City Athletic Club Doubles Their Footprint and Membership

Heather Ryerson·July 6, 2023

I sat down with Old City Athletic Club Manager Nicole Hatmaker recently to talk about the expansion of the first privately owned full gym in the city and the impact the gym and its growth have...

Trolley Pub Knox Cruising Downtown Streets

Heather Ryerson·July 5, 2023

A new attraction has been pedaling around the streets of downtown Knoxville in recent weeks. Maybe you have seen them? Trolley Pub Knox is the latest adventure in town. Owned and operated by Sudo Tiffany Patroiu,...

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Hops Barbershop Opens Inside Wild Iris Florals at 629 N. Central Street

Raising a Voice Makes a Difference in East Knoxville with Coffee

Stir Opens in the Old City

A Pirate Tavern and an EVape Shop Walk into a bar . . . and Start a Business

Favorite South Knoxville Restaurant Simpl Closes (And That’s Good News)

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

Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain Transition to New Ownership

Artisan Woodworking and Design Gallery Opens on Tyson Street

Old City Athletic Club Doubles Their Footprint and Membership

Trolley Pub Knox Cruising Downtown Streets

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