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SoKno Throwback and Threads is Open on Sevier Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 23, 2022

(Ed. Note: Today’s article and photographs (except two) are courtesy of guest writer Heather Ryerson.) After years in the medical field, DeAnne Thomas McLemore was sidelined by an injury that would be the end of that...

Artist Paris Woodhull to Open Studio and Retail Space on the 100 Block of Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 8, 2022

Local artist, long-time downtown figure, and friend to many, Paris Woodhull is taking a big step in her career. She will open a space at 121 South Gay Street. The space, which most recently included Painting...

The Bark: Open and Growing Rapidly

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 21, 2022

In early March I reported plans to open a dog park and daycare at 601 Lamar Street. The Bark opened May 14 and has seen business steadily grow during the last two months. I met with...

Addison’s Books and Events Has Officially Opened

Knoxville Urban Guy·June 2, 2022

Addison’s is a new antiquarian and used bookstore and event space that opened this week at 126 South Gay Street. I first spoke to owner Brian Worley about his plans last March and his excitement and...

Five and Hoek Coffee Shop Coming to 200 West Magnolia

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 24, 2022

Last week I announced a Loyal’s Barbershop coming to 204 West Magnolia Avenue. This week brings the news that another of the three retail units in the same building, Mews II, will be taken by Tyler...

Bethie Lou’s Fabulous Gift Store Opens in the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 13, 2022

Beth MacDonald has opened Bethie Lou’s Fabulous Gift Store at 110 South Central Street in the Old City (next to Good Golly Tamale). She opened the doors on First Friday in May and says business has...

lowercase books Opens In Parkridge

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 21, 2022

A new bookstore, lowercase books, quietly opened last month at 1530 Washington Avenue in a small node of buildings in the Parkridge community. Owner Bryce McQuern continues to make changes and additions to the space as...

LiLienthal Gallery to Open Soon at Emory Place

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 8, 2022

Ilana Lilienthal has Lilienthal Gallery ready to open, pending a final issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the space. Located at 23 Emory Place in one of a string of buildings Ilana and her family...

The Bark to Open in Fourth and Gill

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 2, 2022

The Bark, a private indoor (and outdoor) dog park and day care will open soon at 601 Lamar Street. The location is at the heart of a tremendous amount of recent growth. It is situated behind...

Cigar Lounge and Specialty Bourbon Bar Coming to the Old City

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 11, 2022

Brooke and Dan Phillips, along with business partner Justin Mangelsdorf, have taken a lease at 119 South Central Street, the original location of Oli Bea, with the intention of opening a cigar lounge and specialty bourbon...

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SoKno Throwback and Threads is Open on Sevier Avenue

Artist Paris Woodhull to Open Studio and Retail Space on the 100 Block of Gay Street

The Bark: Open and Growing Rapidly

Addison’s Books and Events Has Officially Opened

Five and Hoek Coffee Shop Coming to 200 West Magnolia

Bethie Lou’s Fabulous Gift Store Opens in the Old City

lowercase books Opens In Parkridge

LiLienthal Gallery to Open Soon at Emory Place

The Bark to Open in Fourth and Gill

Cigar Lounge and Specialty Bourbon Bar Coming to the Old City

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