Scruffy City Hall to Double Rooftop Space, Add Cover
Scruffy City Hall has come a long way since opening in 2014. It has been the site of many of my favorite music experiences, from lots of my favorite local bands to national artists like Alanna...
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Brass Pearl Opens at 24 Market Square
After a long journey (detailed here), the Brass Pearl opened at 24 Market Square on Wednesday. For the initial opening, they are operating by reservation only That should change soon, allowing for drop in and carry...
Wood Properties Purchases 119 W. 5th Avenue; Building to be Rehabed
George Brown and SVN Wood Properties has recently purchased 119 West Fifth Avenue, also known as the Swift Building, as a new home for their business. The 1936 building is also home to Craft Axe Throwing,...
Cigar Lounge and Specialty Bourbon Bar Coming to the Old City
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...
New2Knox and Move2Knox Open Downtown Office at 323 Union Avenue
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...
BDC Brew Club Offers a Chance to Brew With the Pros
The Brewing and Distilling Center, located just off Broadway at 130 Bearden Place, offers certification courses in brewing and distilling. Since 2017, Todd White has operated the business at its current location. (You can see the...
Brass Pearl to Open in Late February at 24 Market Square
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...
Winter Farmers’ Market Moves to Market Square
The Winter Farmers’ Market has moved around a bit in recent years. Pre-pandemic it was alternating weekends at the Central United Methodist Church. During the first winter of the pandemic it was held outside at the Mary...
Knox Selfie Lab is Open at 906 Sevier Avenue
Heather Berthiaume has opened Knox Selfie Lab at 906 Sevier Avenue. The new business is next to Red Bud Kitchen and to the front and below Hi Wire Brewing. The location offers a range of booths...
Cafe 4 Changes Ownership
HD Patel and the Ephant Group have assumed ownership of Cafe 4 from Jim and Lori Klonaris in a transaction brokered by Oliver Smith IV and Will Sims for Oliver Smith Realty and Development. The Cafe...