Inside of Knoxville

New2Knox and Move2Knox Open Downtown Office at 323 Union Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·February 2, 2022

A unique hybrid business model, grown over the last six years, has resulted in New2Knox and Move2Knox opening an office at 323 Union Avenue, beside Coffee and Chocolate. Behind the company is a trio of energetic...

Brass Pearl to Open in Late February at 24 Market Square

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 26, 2022

The long-anticipated oyster bar and seafood restaurant, The Brass Pearl, at 24 Market Square is nearing readiness, and an opening in late February is anticipated. Owners Niko Angelos, Bill Angelos, and Ben Austin, also owners of...

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...

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New Businesses

New2Knox and Move2Knox Open Downtown Office at 323 Union Avenue

Brass Pearl to Open in Late February at 24 Market Square

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)

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