Inside of Knoxville

Addison’s Used and Rare Books Changes and Thrives

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 12, 2023

Addison’s Used and Rare Books (and Events), celebrated its one-year anniversary in June and continues to grow and evolve. When I mentioned to owner Brian Worley that some people were skeptical when he opened, and questioned...

The Melting Pot: New Management, New Direction, New Look

Heather Ryerson·October 11, 2023

If you are walking on N. Central St, it is easy to miss some of the businesses that have been there awhile, quietly celebrating patrons and serving the community. The popular fondue restaurant, The Melting Pot,...

The Downtown Island Airport; It’s not just for Pilots

Heather Ryerson·October 5, 2023

The Downtown Island Airport (DKX) is getting a facelift this year. With a new director, Rob Voyles, and a new nonprofit, Friends of Downtown Island Airport, you can expect to see good things coming. While the...

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...

Business

Addison’s Used and Rare Books Changes and Thrives

The Melting Pot: New Management, New Direction, New Look

The Downtown Island Airport; It’s not just for Pilots

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!)

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

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