Inside of Knoxville

Koyo Opens at 416 Clinch Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 27, 2021

Koyo has opened at 416 Clinch Avenue (former location of Kaizen), beside the French Market Crêperie. A project of the same people who bring you Nama, Wicked Chicken, and Harvest, the Facebook page promises an “Elevated...

Olde Virden’s Artisanal Food Market Opens Near Downtown

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 25, 2021

Allyson and Chris Virden have been local fixtures for a number of years. You may know them as co-owners and operators of Mid Mod Collective or you may know them for their Olde Virden’s Tennessee Pepper...

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 14, 2021

Transplant and Root is a new business offering unique private dining experiences in the Knoxville area. Esperanza Castillo, co-creator, co-owner and concierge and her husband, Michelin starred chef Brian Runge, have joined together to bring what...

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 12, 2021

A new business has opened at 722 South Gay Street in the former location of Frussies. Hello Tea House is owned and operated by husband and wife team Eten Dong and Echo Liang. They were each...

Rocket Fizz is Open at 7 Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 21, 2021

A new store, Rocket Fizz, has opened on Market Square, offering retro and international candy, retro and unique soft drinks, toys, posters and more. The franchise was founded in 2007 and opened its first store in...

Fai Thai Plans Opening at 522 South Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 28, 2021

Owners of local favorite Fai Thai Food Truck (which will continue to operate) have announced they will soon open at 522 South Gay Street, as Kopita Meat will consolidate with its sister restaurant, Kopita, next door...

Fruit Jar Alley Opens on Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 1, 2021

Just a few months after the closure of Tailgate at 23 Market Square, the space was taken this weekend by the third location of Fruit Jar Alley. Founded in 2017 by Allison Manes, the first location...

Small Companies Continue to Move Downtown (Part 1)

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 25, 2021

A number of small businesses have made downtown their home either just before or during the pandemic. They are not retail businesses and are not normally the focus of articles in this space, but given the...

Dr.Jane Health & Wellness Opens in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 3, 2021

Just over four years ago, Dr. Jane George opened Body Mind Realign Chiropractic and Gratitude Bar at 111 North Central Street. By the time three years had passed, she had shifted the focus almost entirely to...

Business Comings and Goings: How Has Downtown Fared During the Pandemic?

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 22, 2021

It’s easy to get a distorted view of a city’s relative business gains and losses when we simply digest the news that we happen to encounter. For that reason, I’ve been interested recently in looking back...

New Businesses

Koyo Opens at 416 Clinch Avenue

Olde Virden’s Artisanal Food Market Opens Near Downtown

Transplant and Root Hospitality: Adding Their Own Spin to the Knoxville Culinary and Hospitality Scene

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

Rocket Fizz is Open at 7 Market Square

Fai Thai Plans Opening at 522 South Gay Street

Fruit Jar Alley Opens on Market Square

Small Companies Continue to Move Downtown (Part 1)

Dr.Jane Health & Wellness Opens in the Old City

Business Comings and Goings: How Has Downtown Fared During the Pandemic?

Broadway Market to (Softly) Reopen

Regal Celebration of Lights Kicks Off the Holidays

Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (11/28-12/7/2021)

Celebrations, Small Businesses and More

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