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CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 18, 2021

As I reported two weeks ago, CJs Closet, a new women’s boutique clothing store has opened at 213 East Fifth Avenue. The last two week have been about adding to inventory and getting the new store...

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...

Checking in with 214 Magnolia Gallery

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2021

A lot has happened since Megan Stair opened 214 Magnolia Gallery (located at 214 Magnolia Avenue, beside Public House) in November 2019. Unbeknownst to most of us, a virus had begun circulating a half a world...

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...

Aroma Express Coming to Gay Street

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 8, 2021

Vijay Bansode, owner of Aroma Indian Kitchen on Cedar Bluff Road, is opening Aroma Express at 143 South Gay Street, on the corner next to Wicked Chicken. The new spot will offer some of his finest...

CJ’s Closet to Open Soon at 213 E. Fifth Avenue

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 5, 2021

A node of activity continues to expand on East Fifth Avenue near Central Street. Already the home to several breweries, as well as a new residential building under construction, CJ’s Closet, owned and operated by Geoff...

Aught

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 1, 2021

Aught, LLC, a co-working space for women entrepreneurs has opened a second location in the Langley Building at 520 West Summit Hill Drive, on the sixth floor of the Langley Building. Erika Biddix, owner and founder...

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...

Knoxville Cycleboats to Launch in Two Weeks

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 1, 2021

A new business, Knoxville Cycleboats, will have its inaugural launch at Volunteer Landing Marina on Wednesday, September 15th. The idea is the brainchild of Chicago’s Chicago Electric Boat Company, which has previously offered rides for partiers on the...

Pretentious Glass Takes An Unexpected Journey: Television, Glasses and a Global Pandemic

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 25, 2021

The gallery at Pretentious Glass opened up within the last two weeks for the first time since mid-March 2020. For the time, they are open only Thursday through Saturday. Pretentious Glass and Pretentious Beer Company owner,...

Business

CJs Closet Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Today

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

Checking in with 214 Magnolia Gallery

Hello Tea House Opens at 722 South Gay Street

Aroma Express Coming to Gay Street

CJ’s Closet to Open Soon at 213 E. Fifth Avenue

Aught

Rocket Fizz is Open at 7 Market Square

Knoxville Cycleboats to Launch in Two Weeks

Pretentious Glass Takes An Unexpected Journey: Television, Glasses and a Global Pandemic

Test

Announcing Kern’s Bakery Vendors!

Lilienthal Gallery Celebrates Spring Exhibition with Splashes of Color and a Great Vibe

Progress: Kern’s Bakery Experience is Full Steam Ahead

A Weekend in the City