As we announced a few weeks ago, the congenial owner of Knox Brew Hub, Zack Roskop, has found a new way to meet the needs of Knoxvillians through his new dining concept, Fred Beans and Rice....
While walking Gay St. during Open Streets this June, I came across a shop I had never noticed before, Mer Mer’s Bakery. Naturally, I had to go in and meet the owner. Chanda Taylor sold me...
Potluck Café opened recently at 1328 North Broadway in the little slice of real estate on the corner of Glenwood and Broadway, most recently home to Noble Kava, which has moved to a new location...
Urban Guy and I took a little trip to check out SmashCity Knoxville’s new space. You’ll remember that they closed their restaurant stall in the flagship location at the end of June and took over the...
I walk around downtown almost daily. I watch for new businesses. Even with that, in 2023 downtown Knoxville, missing a new business is easy. 107 Main St SW, Suite 203 (can you find that?) hosts both...
It’s not where you might expect to find a barbershop. Co-owner Katie Hopper likened it to a speakeasy, though the beautiful, light, and airy space doesn’t bring a noir vibe in the least. She and husband...
You may be familiar with Likewise Coffee on E. Magnolia Ave. You may not know, however, that it is wholly owned by a nonprofit organization committed to fighting sex trafficking and helping vulnerable and exploited women...
The fourth location of Chattanooga-based Stir celebrated its grand opening yesterday. As Heather wrote in her preview article (which gives more background), “Stir is an in-house, all-scratch-made concept that is known for its oyster bar, craft...
The EVape Tavern (AKA “The Pirate Bar”) has opened at 1207 N. Central Street in the heart of downtown Happy Holler. Seth Barber and Neal Murphy opened their third location there recently and it doesn’t resemble...
Simpl opened almost four years ago at 1120 Sevier Avenue. South Knoxville was just beginning to take off and the restaurant offered one of a very few elevated dining experiences. Owner and chef Kendale Ball brought...