Category Archives: Business

Jackie’s Dream is officially open. Come get your chicken!

It was a joyful ribbon cutting yesterday at Covenant Health Park as Jackie Griffin, along with top Knoxville and Knox County officials, excitedly opened the third iteration of beloved soul food restaurant Jackie’s Dream. “This is more than a dream,” … Continue reading

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New eatery at stadium opens with celebration

Iron Forge Brewing Company on Thursday evening officially opened Iron Forge at the Park, a restaurant serving smash burgers, Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches, flatbreads, and hot wings on the outside of Covenant Health Park. The sister restaurant to Iron Forge … Continue reading

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Fete toasts Duane Grieve, but don’t use the “r-word”

Duane Grieve is leaving his position as executive director of the East Tennessee Community Design Center, a post he’s held for eight years, but don’t call it “retirement,” he insists! Grieve was the honoree last week at a sweet little … Continue reading

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Historic “Coffee Club” celebrates 95 years

A group of Knoxville business and retired business people has been meeting for lunch for 95 years now. OK, it’s not the same individuals that first met in 1930 when the group was founded! But it is a continuation of … Continue reading

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Lovely garden welcomes clients — and spring!

I’m not saying you should place your investments in the hands of The Trust Company of Tennessee just because you will be invited to their annual garden party! I’m just saying we sure are glad we did! Our experience with … Continue reading

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Kern’s Food Hall: So. Much. Fun.

On Wednesday night, some close girlfriends and I decided to try something new for dinner and drinks. We went to Kern’s Food Hall. It was a lot of fun — and the food was terrific. Some of the best things: … Continue reading

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“A Michelin-quality meal” — without a plane flight!

I understand how paying $296 per plate for dinner in Knoxville, TN, might seem a bit extravagant. But my friends and I felt like we got a bargain when we shelled out that amount for New Year’s Eve dinner (and … Continue reading

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Lilou: A trip to France in downtown Knoxville

Bon appetit! Welcome to downtown Knoxville’s first upscale full-on French restaurant. Lilou, located at 428 S. Gay Street, will open to the general public on Jan. 4. It already is taking reservations. After attending a “friends and family” soft opening … Continue reading

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Just a Thursday: Theater announces season; company celebrates 20th! Knoxville loves reasons to party!

If I hear anyone say again that there’s nothing to do in Knoxville, I swear I will slap them. The problem is that there’s TOO MUCH to do! Take last night, for instance. We went to two fun things — … Continue reading

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Realtors celebrate name change with a party!

Lord knows I am friends with enough Realtors to know that they enjoy a good party! But, in this case, the celebration they held this past Tuesday was for a special cause. The Knoxville Area Association of Realtors unveiled its … Continue reading

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