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COVID-19: Checking In with Pete’s (Plus More Business Updates)

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 7, 2020

Today, we’ll check in with Joey Natour, co-owner of Pete’s (with his Dad, Pete) to see how their last few weeks have played out. Every business’ journey has been a little different. We’ll also continue our...

Makers Find a Way

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 6, 2020

Many of us have had to adapt in one or multiples ways in the current pandemic. We’ve had to find new ways to work, shop, take care of and potentially educate our children. We’ve even learned...

Market Square Farmers’ Market, Some Businesses Open, Winners and New Giveaways Announced

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 4, 2020

This weekend saw the opening of the Market Square Farmers’ Market. A few businesses also opened around downtown, though many either remained closed or continued their carry-out operations. I expect more to open next week and...

COVID-19: Business Update with Tall Man Toys and Comics

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 30, 2020

Here’s another of our business updates as owners continue to navigate the closure with one eye toward opening and easing in the direction of normalcy. Today we hear from Mike Hermann of Tall Man Toys and...

COVID-19: Business Update With Vienna Coffee

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 29, 2020

Today, we take a look at Vienna Coffee Company and how they have weathered the current storm. Marc Atchley responded on behalf of the company. He told me that Watagua Coffee Company, LLC bought the...

Market Square Farmer’s Market Moves and Adds New Safeguards (Plus a list of other things you need to know today)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 24, 2020

If you’re one of the many Market Square Farmers’ Market fans, you’ve probably started wondering about the plans for the downtown institution that is set to open on May 2. Given our current situation, it’s obvious...

COVID-19: Business Updates with Theatre Knoxville Downtown and Glowing Body Yoga

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 23, 2020

We’ve taken a break from business updates, but I’ll continue sprinkling them in. We may even cycle back for updates as the situation for small businesses continues evolving. Meanwhile, it’s important that we explore different kinds...

COVID-19: Business Impacts, Part Four, With Casual Pint and Central Collective

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 16, 2020

This is the fourth part in what will likely be a continuing series for a while. The stories have been edited for brevity and clarity. You can find the others here: Part One (with Sapphire, Knox...

COVID-19: Business Updates with A Dopo, Embassy Suites, Tree and Vine and Citifid-o

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 15, 2020

This is part of an ongoing series checking in with downtown businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. You can find the other installments of this story here: Part 1 (Sapphire, An Anonymous Business, Emilia and Knox Mason),...

COVID 19: Downtown Business Impacts, Part Two

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 14, 2020

This is the second part in our series on the pandemic’s impact on downtown businesses. I asked business owners a series of questions about the current situation. If you missed the first installment, you can find...

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COVID-19: Checking In with Pete’s (Plus More Business Updates)

Makers Find a Way

Market Square Farmers’ Market, Some Businesses Open, Winners and New Giveaways Announced

COVID-19: Business Update with Tall Man Toys and Comics

COVID-19: Business Update With Vienna Coffee

Market Square Farmer’s Market Moves and Adds New Safeguards (Plus a list of other things you need to know today)

COVID-19: Business Updates with Theatre Knoxville Downtown and Glowing Body Yoga

COVID-19: Business Impacts, Part Four, With Casual Pint and Central Collective

COVID-19: Business Updates with A Dopo, Embassy Suites, Tree and Vine and Citifid-o

COVID 19: Downtown Business Impacts, Part Two

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