Looking for some Black owned businesses to support on your next visit to Knoxville? You’ve come to the right place. This post will share some faves, hidden gems, and really all kinds of goodies to be found county wide. This list is visitor-focused, so while you won’t find salons, services, and other resident needs here, you will find food, shopping, and attractions things both visitors and locals can enjoy! Read more about Black History, Attractions, and Exhibits in Knoxville on our blog.

Food & Bevvies
BattleField Farm & Garden
Brown Sugar Sweet Treats
Burger Boys
Byte Syzed Cakes and More 
Cancun
Captain Jack’s
Carribbean Soul Authentic Jamaican Food 
Chef Mo’s Cafe
Dulcie’s Cafe Jamaican Cuisine
Freaky Wingz
Friends BBQ 
Get Cha PoBoy, Louisiana Style
Gosh Ethiopian Restaurant
Jackie’s Dream
Kianga’s Kitchen 
Kealoha Cakes
LB&S Snowball
Lema’s World Famous Chittlins
M&M Barbecue and Catering
Mer-Mer’s Bakery
Pelancho’s Mexican Grill& Bar
Prime Time NY Style Hot Dog Connection
@rockytopsugarshoppe
Senor Taco
SK African Cuisine
Smash Mouth BBQ
SnoKrazy
Steamboat Sandwiches
Yummies 

Food Trucks
B’s Bites
Big O’s Famous BBQ
Goodwin’s South of the River Food Truck
Got Dogs and More
Oakwood BBQ
Smith’s Endzone BBQ
@wanderwomaneatsfoodtruck
Tammy’s Fried Green Tomatoes

Shopping
Bookstore & Community Center:
The Bottom
Clothing: 
Marc Nelson Denim
@kaykoutureco 
@1luv_clothingbrand
Home decor boutique:
Oglewood Avenue

Additional Resources
Knoxville Black Business Directory