Knox Brew Hub Opens at 421 Union Avenue
Zack Roskop officially opened Knox Brew Hub this past weekend and will host a ribbon cutting today. It was only two months ago that I wrote about the plans for the bar with Zack ambitiously targeting...
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Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus Cider Set to Open at 621 Lamar Street
Stephanie and Aaron Carson are set to open Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus within the next few days. The beautiful space will be Knoxville’s first taproom focusing on cider and, in this case, on ciders made from...
Knox Box Karaoke Hosts Its Grand Opening Tonight
In January, when I first introduced you to Harold Goldston and his plans for a downtown karaoke bar, it seemed like an idea that would fit right into downtown’s booming nightlife. Co-owned by Harold and business...
Riverside Tattoo Company Settles into the Old City
Riverside Tattoo Company slipped into the Old City just a few weeks before COVID-19 shut the city down. Its warm and friendly vibe was put on hold for a while, but now there are back, within...
New Dental Office and MedSpa Coming to Downtown Knoxville
Downtown has seen explosive growth in the last decade. More people are continually moving to the center of the city and, increasingly, we’re attracting visitors to our beautiful spot. With that has come a similar increase...
Club LeConte Announces Closure After More Than 40 Years
The following notice was sent to Club LeConte members early Friday evening. The club will close its doors October 16 and hopes to be able to relocate. Sitting atop the First Tennessee Plaza Building, the club...
Ham’n Goodys Opens at 505 S. Gay Street
Knoxville has another great local business tucked around the perimeter of the Embassy Suites. With the addition of Ham’n Goodys, which opened last week, the hotel now is host to Knox Mason, K Brew, Top Golf,...
Tall Man Toys and Comics Opens Next Week at New Location
Tall Man Toys and Comics is nearing the finish line at their new location at 1060 Worlds Fair Park Drive. Owner Mike Hermann expects the store to open next week to in-store customer traffic, though they...
Kopita Meat: New Restaurant Coming to Gay Street
A remarkable number of businesses have opened, or are planning to open, during the pandemic. While many downtown businesses have struggled and some have closed, several have moved into larger spaces. Several downtown business owners have...
Old City Sports Bar Opens at 106 S. Central Street
The Old City now has its first sports bar in many years, with the opening of the Old City Sports Bar over Southbound. The bar had its grand opening at the end of last week and...