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865 Candle Co. and Wildtree Lane

The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog features Honeymouth in the Old City, and Solana, one of the small businesses featured there…

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Mighty Mud

The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog introduces one of Knoxville’s most beloved Maker Spaces, Mighty Mud, run by former Mayor’s…

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Local Places to Find Books

As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, there is nothing better than cozying up in a local bookstore. Luckily for you, Knoxville has 6 great options that fit the needs of book lovers far and wide. 1. Union Avenue Books This shop checks all the boxes – locally owned, independent, hosts…

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Honeymouth and Solana

The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog features Honeymouth in the Old City, and Solana, one of the small businesses featured there…

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The Old City Market

The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog features the Old City Market and Dogwood Arts’ Emerging Makers program. Amy Roskop of the…

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Guide to First Friday - Off the Beaten Path

Knoxville is a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-ARTSY-kinda town, and at no time is that more evident than on First Friday. First Friday is a monthly event, taking place – you guessed it – the first Friday of every month, where galleries and other venues throughout the city feature various artists’…

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The Who, What and Why of The Maker City

Nashville is the Music City, Chattanooga is Gig City, and Knoxville is now known as The Maker City. Each got its reputation over time based on what people came to understand as a defining trait of that region. Knoxville has a long history of makers – dating back from native inhabitants and diverse…

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Best Local Places in Knoxville to Find Vintage Items

Everything old is new again! We’ve got another round up and this time it’s all things vintage. “Vintage” can be hard to define, but most would agree that an item would have to be at least 20 years old, but not quite 100 years old (that would move it into ‘antique’ territory). Some might argue that…

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Top 10 Places to Find Antiques in Knoxville

For over 40 years, the large Bearden Antique Mall has been a great source of antique furniture, accessories, and collectibles. They have a strong emphasis on home interiors and have a number of booths to suit a variety of tastes and interests. Bearden is known for being artsy and eclectic with…

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The Maker City – Old Sevier Sunday Market

The Maker City monthly blog takes a look at locations where makers are found in The Maker City and features some of Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and so much more. This month’s blog features Old Sevier Sunday Market and jewelry maker Chloe Walker of Owltopus. Stephanie…

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