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Developer tied to 2 Knoxville hotel projects buys Merchants of Beer

Small Business

Owners of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken hang it up after 41 years

Tom and Sharon Fesmire said they're thankful for their customer base after the store closed on Nov. 4.
Food

Albright Grove and the Plaid Apron partner to bring farm fresh food to the brewery

Albright Grove Brewery is expanding its offerings with the addition of a full kitchen and menu, thanks to a new partnership with Drew McDonald from Plaid Apron.
Small Business

Albright Grove partners with Plaid Apron, bringing local farm fresh food to the table

The two Knoxville business owners share the same values for fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Small Business

How businesses are preparing for Vol Nation during Bama Week

Two North Knoxville bars said they are preparing for thousands of fans. They said Tennessee game days can bring a big boost in business.
Helene

A Newport business was working on recovering, then a car crashed into it

Simpl Cafe, a newly opened business suffered thousands of dollars worth of damage in the flood. Then a car destroyed what the owner had managed to save.
Hamblen Jefferson Cocke Greene

Downtown Newport coffee shop reopens after flooding from Helene

The owners said the outpouring of support from the community is the reason they were able to stay in business.
Hamblen Jefferson Cocke Greene

Cocke Co. business owner says he's not afraid of possible flooding

The owner of Simpl Cafe said a selling point for his building was being right on the Pigeon River and that he isn't very worried about the possibility of flooding.
Small Business

Maker Monday: How a man finds beauty in metalwork

"The beautiful thing about metalwork is that in metalwork, nothing is irreconcilable. You can make mistakes and you can find solutions."
Small Business

Maker Monday: The man behind Aespyre Metals in North Knoxville

Aespyre Metals makes masterpieces from statues to railings and trophies. And for Preston Farabow, he sees himself in every project.
Small Business

Local business helps keep the Vol spirit alive

Small local business Alpha-Lit Marquee Letters talks about serving the Knoxville community and what Tennessee football means to them.
Small Business

Downtown businesses see Big Orange boom during UT baseball celebration

Some people were looking for the shade and cool air during the hot celebration and parade downtown.