Paris Woodhull Illustrations is Open
A month ago when I first wrote about Paris Woodhull’s plans to open a studio and shop at 121 South Gay Street, she told me her objective was to be open by First Friday in September....
Business
Local Collective Is Open, Celebrates Tomorrow Night!
Nick Moran, who owns Riverside Tattoo in the Old City, and whom I first introduced two years ago, announced his latest business venture here in May. Local Collective is open with the intention to “facilitate an...
Frothy Monkey is Open on Gay Street
The long awaited opening of Frothy Monkey in the Kress Building at 419 South Gay Street has finally come. The announcement of their pending occupancy was made over a year ago and sometimes progress on the...
The Holistic Connection is Now Open on Gay Street
(Ed. Note: There is so much to write about this week that it is likely there will be afternoon articles. Make sure you don’t miss anything!) The founder of The Holistic Connection, Mike Solomon, was on...
Donuts and Cookies and Gluten-free, Oh, My!
(Ed. Note: Today’s article is written by guest writer Heather Ryerson.) Chef Dustin Cochran is a man on a mission. He is bringing joy to the world through donuts, both traditional and gluten free and is...
Double S Wine Bar is Moving a New Location
Steve Sansone moved downtown about three years ago, situating himself across from his business, The Double S Wine Bar. He said it bought him the gift of time and he has loved living downtown and he’s...
Add Another Mode of Transport to the List: Shared Electric Bikes Hit the Streets
For just over two years, LINK, owned by Superpedestrian, has provided dockless scooters to the downtown and UT area. The city just announced that Bird, another pedestrian mobility company, will launch their own scooter program in...
Knox Brew Tours Announces New Venture!
(Article and photos by Heather Ryerson) You wouldn’t think simply sitting across from Zack Roskop, owner of Knox Brew Tours and Knox Brew Hub, on a Monday morning at Panera Bread would leave this non-beer drinker...
71 South: New Restaurant Coming to Baker Creek Bottoms
A new development group has purchased a portion of Baker Creek Bottoms. Tom Weiss, Michael Wood sold the chapel and classroom building to Jay Benson, Tim Duff, Jason Stouffer, and Chris Spiller. Thomas Krajewski joined the...
New Campground, The Drop Inn, Opens Soon Beside Urban Wilderness
A new campground is opening soon in an amazing spot bordering Ijams, Marie Myers Park, and Baker Creek Preserve. Just off the road at 4507 Sevierville Pike, the site includes sixteen wooded acres with wetlands. Trails...