Inside of Knoxville

COVID-19: Babalu Closes Permanently, Local Chinese Group Donates Over $10,000, Other Updates

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 23, 2020

Babalu has announced that their Knoxville restaurant will not reopen, serving a blow to a large number of employees and leaving a large empty space on what has been the most successful block of Gay Street....

Oddities Hair Parlour To Open at 1520 North Central

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 23, 2020

Again, as we weather the current pandemic, there are plans being made for new businesses that will help us recover as we move forward. I’ll spotlight those as we wait for this season to pass. Oddities...

The Donut Shop Coming to 724 North Broadway

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 20, 2020

In these strange times, it’s important to know that good things are still happening, plans are being made, and dreams are being realized. With that in mind, I introduce the Donut Shop, a near-downtown business that...

Nature’s Crossing to Open at 7 Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 12, 2020

7 Market Square did not go empty long. Tammy Babb, owner of Nature’s Crossing Health and Beauty, currently located at 8901 Oak Ridge Highway, announced she will open a second location of her shop at the...

The Nail Room Opens at 119 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 10, 2020

Truc Thanh Ngoc Pham has opened The Nail Room on the 100 block of South Gay Street. It sits alongside a row of complementary businesses, including a hair salon, a lash salon, and a massage parlor....

CJ’s Tacos Opens at 507 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 4, 2020

CJ’s Tacos, who many of you know from his taco tent or from Chris Jones’ food truck, has opened his first brick and mortar location inside Embassy Suites. A soft opening last weekend attracted lines as...

Downtown Business Openings 2017 – 2019

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 3, 2020

A friend and reader recently called my attention to some numbers and facts about downtown businesses that had been assembled by Downtown Knoxville Alliance (formerly CBID). I’m always looking for ways to frame what has happened...

OliBea Settles Into New Home at 211 S. Central Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 28, 2020

It’s like running into an old friend on an end of the street where you wouldn’t expect to find them. And remembering all the things you love about them while discovering new qualities you’d never noticed...

Construction Gets Underway for Axle Logistics

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 27, 2020

A few months ago, I introduced you to Axle Logistics. The company, owned by Jon Clay and Drew Johnson, announced its purchase of the Hull Dobbs building at 835 North Central Street. The purchase was significant...

Loveliest Bridal Boutique Opens at 822 Sevier Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 19, 2020

Anna Wiggins has moved her business, Loveliest Bridal Boutique, to 822 Sevier Avenue with the hopes of making brides feel their loveliest. She remembers feeling that way on her own special day and she is on...

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COVID-19: Babalu Closes Permanently, Local Chinese Group Donates Over $10,000, Other Updates

Oddities Hair Parlour To Open at 1520 North Central

The Donut Shop Coming to 724 North Broadway

Nature’s Crossing to Open at 7 Market Square

The Nail Room Opens at 119 South Gay Street

CJ’s Tacos Opens at 507 South Gay Street

Downtown Business Openings 2017 – 2019

OliBea Settles Into New Home at 211 S. Central Street

Construction Gets Underway for Axle Logistics

Loveliest Bridal Boutique Opens at 822 Sevier Avenue

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