If we said we knew someone leaving a perfectly good job at Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) to start their own business, what would your gut reaction be? Yep, we thought so. Brian Jacobus is that guy – an audio mixing, desktop computer supporting, online ad selling genius that used to …
Wedding Planning Business Coming to Knoxville?
Lavish Events, a Nashville business, just tweeted that they may be taking over the Schakolad location here in Knoxville. Anyone have more info?
Blackbird Coffeehouse Receives Metro Pulse Love
The Metro Pulse has a great article on the Blackbird Coffeehouse. Our very own Patrick Beeson wrote a ‘Bird-loving review when they first opened. Glad to hear they’re still going strong.
Over 35 Knoxville Projects Seeking Stimulus Money
According to StimulusWatch.org, $74,510,000 worth of “shovel-ready” Knoxville projects are seeking a piece of the stimulus pie. Here are the top 5 by cost: SOUTH WATERFRONT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – $18,000,000 RESURFACING CITYWIDE – $12,000,000 FIRST CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – $3,500,000 GAY STREET STREETSCAPES – $3,500,000 ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY FACILITIES …
Knoxville Economy On the Rebound?
According to Ken Baker, “The Car Wash Factor” is pointing to an economic revival. Could this mean better times are ahead for Knoxville?
Knoxville’s best coffee shops
Update: Based on a comment from Becky Hancock, I updated the list to include the awesomely eclectic Time Warp Tea Room. For not being a coffee city (aka. Portland or Seattle), Knoxville has a lot of coffee shops. And more seem to be opening every few months. Most folks seem …
Fountain City Pedaler a two-wheeled oasis on North Broadway
One of my biggest concerns in moving to Fountain City was that I would be without a local bike shop. That fear was quickly snuffed after visiting Fountain City Pedaler, located at 4620 Old Broadway, just off the 640 exit. Fountain City Pedaler is small, but well laid out with …
Photographers That Do Blogging Right
My wife and I have been blessed with many great friends from Knoxville, whom we love to support. A couple of weeks ago we decided to invite Studio 193 into our home to take pictures of our daughter.
Remedy Coffee Offers Free Coffee and a Blank Canvas
The latest coffee shop in Downtown Knoxville wants you to join their “Mug Club”. For $100 Remedy Coffee will give you free coffee for a year and a mug, crafted by a local artist, that you can paint to your liking. Sounds like a good Christmas present to me. Thanks …
How to live in Knoxville
Update (12/18/08): After receiving a number of valid comments that I’m looking unfavorably on certain parts of Knoxville, I’ve decided to write a follow-up entry to this one with my current view of living in Knoxville. The current entry was originally published on my personal site in June 2008 before …