Old City Directory

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Arts & Culture

Dogwood Arts

• 123 West Jackson Avenue
• Promotes & celebrates the art, culture and natural beauty of our region. Events and Exhibits, Art in Public Places, House & Garden Show, Rhythm and Blooms Music Festival, Dogwood Arts Festival, Bazillion Blooms.

The Emporium Center

• 100 South Gay Street (corner of Gay/Jackson Ave)
• Knoxville’s first true arts center: a historic, sprawling space featuring galleries of local and regional artists as well as studios and offices. The 28,000 sq feet of flexible use space is also available for private events.

Patrice Argant Photography

• 130 West Jackson Avenue, Suite 201 • Photography Studio
• From fashion to commercial, from glamour to news, Patrice Argant makes full usage of the photography medium, avoiding narrow-minded positioning, he approaches the world with a humanist visual perception, laying on film his emotions by using his rich European heritage and a newly acquired “New York vibe.” Patrice currently produces his work from his studios in Knoxville and Manhattan, as well as on location.

RED Gallery

• 130 West Jackson Avenue • Fine Art Gallery

Coffee Shops

Awaken Coffee

• 125 West Jackson Avenue • 865-951-0427
• Awaken Coffee offers hand crafted coffee drinks as well as teas, pastries and our famous table side s’mores.

Old City Java

• 190 South Central Street
• Quality and community driven Coffee. Knoxville’s original coffeeshop.

Vienna Coffee

• 318 North Gay Street • 865-415-2022
• Located in the Regas Building, Vienna offers freshly roasted Specialty Coffees, expertly crafted espresso drinks, in house bakery treats, home-made soups, sandwiches and a selection of local craft beers.

Restaurants & Bars

A Dopo Pizza

• 516 Williams Street • 865-321-1297
• A Dopo is a dinner only, wood-fired pizzeria that specializes in sourdough, Neapolitan style pizzas.

Balter Beerworks

• 100 South Broadway • 865-999-5015
• Located in an old service station, Balter Beerworks is a craft micro brewery, restaurant, and beer garden.

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria

• 200 East Jackson Avenue • Bar/Restaurant • Music Venue
• Barley’s offers great food, live music and the best draft beer selection in Knoxville. With daily drink and food specials, there’s certain to be a perfect day (or two or seven) this week to join us for a meal, a drink or both!

Boyd’s Jig & Reel

• 101 South Central Street • Bar/Restaurant • Traditional Music Venue
• Whether it be in the highlands of Scotland, the green plains of Ireland or the rolling mountains of Appalachia, music and drink have always brought people together. The place of congregation was a public house, or a pub, where any and all could come have a drink and listen in on a session. Boyd’s Jig & Reel in the Old City is such a place for all those who seek cold drink, warm conversation and lively music.

Brother Wolf / Osteria Stella

• 108 West Jackson Avenue • 865-247-4729
• brotherwolf.com
• osteriastella.com
• Top tier cocktail and dining concepts by owners and operators Aaron Thompson and Jessica “Rabbit” King. Brother Wolf celebrates the Italian aperitivo culture through a thought-provoking cocktail menu served with light bites. On the other side of the curtain, Osteria Stella offers a genuine Italian culinary experience with the help of Chef Consultant Amalia Brusati, a Milan native, and Chef de Cuisine Salvador Sanchez. Available to pair with their simple, delicious dishes is an extensive selection of native Italian wines representing all 20 wine regions, carefully curated by Thompson himself.

Carleo’s

• 117 South Central Street
• Craft cocktails, wines & spirits in an industrial hangout, plus drink specials, DJs & a dance floor. Open Thursday through Saturday nights.

Central Depot

• 103 West Depot Avenue • 865-312-5514
• Central Depot is a Knoxville-Centric taproom and cocktail lounge, highlighting local and regional beer and spirits.

Curious Dog

• 200 West Jackson Avenue • Restaurant/Arcade
• The Curious Dog sandwich shop is downtown’s best deli, serving the freshest meats, produce, cheese and bread you’ll find anywhere. And don’t forget about our Bomb Dawgs! These foot-long fantasies are a curious blend of traditional Chicago-Style recipes and several unique Knoxville creations. Try our Old City sandwich featuring Cajun turkey, ham, chipotle, house sauce, pepperjack and veggies on sourdough bread. Want something a little more curious? Our Kojack sandwich: tzatziki, cucumbers, feta, black olive pesto, tomato, onion, salt, pepper, greek oregano, fries and olive oil all on sourdough bread. One bite and you’ll know why a Curious Dog is Dog Gone Good!

Davinci’s Pizzeria

• 113 South Central Street • 865-637-5040
• Hand made pizza and calzones for dine-in, take out or delivery. For dinner only.

Fin-Two Japanese Ale House

• 122 South Central Street
• The first Izakaya theme restaurant within Knoxville’s Old City district offering delicacies such as izakaya, ramen, yakitori (skewered & grilled items), and sushi selections that incorporates local, Southern Ingredients.

Good Golly Tamale

• 112 South Central Street
• Hand rolled specialty tamales.

Hanna’s

• 102 South Central Street
• ’80s and ’90s retro dance party weekend, Thursday through Saturday nights, featuring three fully stocked bars, two dance floors, and an outdoor patio.

Kaizen

• 127 South Central Street
• Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
• Kaizen is a delicious, laid back, Asian fusion restaurant from Chef Jesse Newmister. Offering a fun, casual and communal atmosphere. Serving Japanese cuisine as well as other Asian cuisines and influences including Szechuan and Thai. Not always perfectly traditional, but always providing the best ingredients, food, and experience possible.

Knox Whiskey Works

• 516 West Jackson Avenue • Small Batch Distillery • 865-525-2372
• Knox Whiskey Works is a small batch, craft distillery based in Knoxville, TN. Our mission is to harness the collective skill, passion and expertise of East Tennessee to create authentic, distinct and delicious hand-crafted spirits. We produce a select variety of products including our award winning Old City Heirloom Corn Whiskey, Tennessee Valley Vodka, and Jackson Ave Gin as well as our Silver Release Bourbon, Marble City Pink Gin, Deals Gap Dragon Tail Whiskey, Tennessee Tailgate Orange Vodka, and our Cold City Old Brew Coffee Liqueur. Our tasting room allows our guests to sample all of our spirits in a “spirit flight” or a “cocktail flight”. Established in 2015, Knox Whiskey Works is the first legal distillery in Knoxville. Grown, Distilled and Bottled in East TN.

Lonesome Dove

• 100 North Central Street
• In June 2016, Texas chef Tim Love expanded his portfolio beyond the Lonestar State when he opened a third location of his flagship restaurant Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in the historic Old City neighborhood, in downtown Knoxville, TN. A former Knoxville resident, Love has strong ties to his alma mater city, having attended the University of Tennessee. At Lonesome Dove Knoxville, Love serves his famously unique Urban Western cuisine, featuring bold flavors, wood-fired cooking and unique wild game offerings. The menu features time-honored Lonesome Dove favorites alongside a selection of new, Knoxville-inspired dishes made with local ingredients. On the weekends, Love turns the back of Lonesome Dove’s kitchen into a late-night doughnut take-out window called Back Dough, where he churns out sweet and savory treats to hungry patrons after football games or a night on the town.

The Melting Pot

• 111 North Central Street
• Situated in the heart of Knoxville’s Old City, The Melting Pot provides a casually intimate, historically charming atmosphere where guests can enjoy the art of fondue.

Merchants of Beer

• 137 South Central Street
• At Merchants of Beer you can enjoy a unique craft beer and cigar with a friend, or make a custom order of your favorite selections to go.

Old City Sports Bar

• 106 South Central Street

Olibea

• 211 South Central Street
• Farm to Table Breakfast and Lunch.

Post Modern Spirits

• 201 West Jackson Avenue
• Innovative Spirits for the Modern Drinker.

Pour Taproom

• 207 West Jackson Avenue • 865-337-5726
• A Beer & Wine festival every day of the week!

Pretentious Beer Co.

• 133 South Central Street
• Craft Beer, Craft Soda, Kombucha and Craft Beer Glassware. A unique experience that is appealing to the senses; aesthetics are modern with handcrafted furnishings and bar top, we offer bar snacks from our friends at Oli Bea. Our beer selection is unlike any other in Knoxville with a focus on being unique and sexy! Our outdoor space is pet friendly and offers an intimate environment to see a performance or hide away while enjoying the backdrop of the Old City. The glass studio next door allows an experience unlike anything else you’ll find in Knoxville! Come for the beer, stay for the experience!

The Public House

• 212 West Magnolia Avenue • 865-247-4344
• The Public House is a neighborhood bar that specializes in craft cocktails, a small but delicious wine list, plenty of beer, southern inspired food, and general good times.

Southbound

• 106 South Central Street
• The largest nightclub Knoxville has to offer, with three floors (3rd floor is club 90 Proof), six full-service bars, including one on the outside patio, three large dance floors and live DJs on each floor so guests get a different experience no matter what level they’re on. Southbound is open Thursday-Saturday, and its top two floors are available, and great to rent in advance for private parties at any time during the week!

Southern Grit

• 126 South Central Street
• Southern and lowcountry inspired cuisine.

Sweet P’s BBQ

• 410 West Jackson Avenue • 865-281-1738
• Specializing in the art of smoked foods Sweet P’s prides itself on doing things the right way in the tradition of it’s southern heritage..slow and low.

Urban Bar & Corner Café

• 109 North Central Street • Bar • Opened in 2003
• The Urban Bar is a 21⁺ bar and restaurant that is smoker friendly. The bar offers great food until 2 a.m., darts, foozball, pinball and 5 pool tables. The patio has been voted Knoxville’s Best Patio.

Wagon Wheel

• 115 South Central Street
• Knoxville’s premier Country Bar in the heart of the Old City.

Retail

ACF Jewelry Underground Studio + Showroom

• 105B W Jackson Avenue
• Tucked below Lox Salon on Jackson Avenue, ACF Jewelry offers hyper-custom jewelry services + experiences including their exclusive, semi-permanent Endless Chain. The Metals Studio + Custom Jewelry Lounge operate by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday 12-6pm. Showroom + Shop are open to the public Saturday + Sunday. ACF Jewelry also hosts private events and creative workshops. Owned and operated by local metalsmith Caroline Farris since 2012.

Blue Slip Winery

• 300 West Depot Avenue • Winery/Wine Bar • Since 2009
• Blue Slip Winery is Knoxville first winery and Tennessee’s first urban winery. Blue Slip wine is make from all locally grown fruit from Tennessee growers, which is made onsite at the Historic Southern Railway Station. Blue Slip provides a unique urban, historical and truly Tennessee wine experience.

Boldure Gifts

• 107 South Central Street
• Gift shop featuring glass jewelry, art and more. The Allure of a Bold Style.

Corks

• 116 South Central Street
• THE destination for the most comprehensive selection of wines, spirits & high-gravity beer that Downtown Knoxville has to offer. With a staff passionate about all things wine & spirits, we guarantee to help you find exactly what you’re looking for – at every price point. Curbside and Delivery Available!

Hen+Hoc

• 123 South Central Street
• Hen+Hoc Butcher and Deli is the vision of Chefs Jeffrey Dealejandro of OliBea, and Jon Newman. Hen+Hoc offers skillfully and ethically produced meats, charcuterie, sides, and daily lunch-to-go.
• Each cut of meat is selected from the finest local and regional farms. The house dry-aged selections are carefully monitored for quality and safety. And house charcuterie is made using traditional methods with a focus on creativity.

Honeymouth Leather Goods

• 125 South Central Street • 865-240-3956
• Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
• Artist made Wares with a mission to empower humans by spreading kindness and encouraging self-love. Honeymouth is a female-owned and operated leather goods and clothing business, specializing in handcrafted earrings, wallets, handbags, totes, and embroidered apparel- all adorned with empowering and encouraging sayings. They also feature products from other local female entrepreneurs, including Jade Adams with Oglewood Avenue, Beth Meadows art, and Ful Candles. The space provides a big dose of happiness with brightly colored walls featuring murals of strong females and encouraging phrases.

Knox Whiskey Works

• 516 West Jackson Avenue • Small Batch Distillery • 865-525-2372
• Knox Whiskey Works is a small batch, craft distillery based in Knoxville, TN. Our mission is to harness the collective skill, passion and expertise of East Tennessee to create authentic, distinct and delicious hand-crafted spirits. We produce a select variety of products including our award winning Old City Heirloom Corn Whiskey, Tennessee Valley Vodka, and Jackson Ave Gin as well as our Silver Release Bourbon, Marble City Pink Gin, Deals Gap Dragon Tail Whiskey, Tennessee Tailgate Orange Vodka, and our Cold City Old Brew Coffee Liqueur. Our tasting room allows our guests to sample all of our spirits in a “spirit flight” or a “cocktail flight”. Established in 2015, Knox Whiskey Works is the first legal distillery in Knoxville. Grown, Distilled and Bottled in East TN.

Pretentious Glass

• 133 South Central Street
• A Working Glass Studio and Gallery

Rala

• 112 West Jackson Avenue • 865-525-7888
• Rala is a little shop of treasures. Established in 2010, we are an inventive retail space that provides a venue for modern goods and gifts made with love by artists from around the corner and across the world. Rala features original art, letterpress prints, a unique and diverse collection of greeting cards along with contemporary jewelry and accessories. We specialize in creative gifts for creative people!

Tennessee Valley Bicycles

• 210 West Magnolia Avenue • 865-540-9979
• Tennessee Valley Bicycles is a full-service bike shop that specializes in sales and maintenance of road, touring, and mountain bikes. They carry a full line of gear and accessories for your bike such as helmets, gloves, shoes, bags, and more.

Two Bikes

• 118 South Central Street • Opening Spring 2021
• A friendly bike shop that gives away a bike for each one sold. Two Bikes is a non-profit organization that donates a bike to an adult, a nonprofit, or a youth in need. Two Bikes, also a hub for the fast-growing and diverse Knoxville cycling community. With public bike repair stations, a taproom showcasing local beer, a stage and screen for events, and a resource library, Two Bikes will quickly become a destination for both local and visiting cyclists.

Willow Creek Gallery

• 115 East Jackson Avenue • Retail • Since 2000
• Willow Creek Gallery is a second-generation business specializing in French antiques from the 18^th century to modern. The gallery consists of three different specialties: the revitalizing of antiques bought in France, an in-house re-upholstering center and fabricating and creating functional antique designs with today’s needs in mind. Willow Creek Gallery builds a line of industrial furniture with elements of old mixed into the finished design. The gallery also salvages old French armoires, frames, windows and doors to refurbish into mirrors, headboards and uniquely different architectural elements for the home.
• The building was originally built by the Armour Company in 1892 and is on the National Historical Buildings registry.

Services

Able Trade

• 203 West Jackson Avenue • 865-806-3737 • spencer@weareabletrade.com
• Able Trade is a fully-equipped wood and metal shop designed to give artists, builders, and creatives better access to facilities, tools, and most importantly other creatives. A variety of different tiered memberships are available to access all the amenities of an industrial shop without having to own it all yourself. Whether you are a professional looking for a studio space to run your business or a weekend hobbyist just looking for access to tools when the need arises, Able Trade offers plans for each. Check out our website for a variety of classes and gallery nights and more info about our cyc wall photography studio available for rent.

Body, Mind, Realign Chiropractic & Gratitude Bar

• 111 North Central Street
• Chiropractic adjustments by appointment or walk-in.Healing beverages made from all natural plant extracts. An eclectic collection of home and gift items selected by Dr. Jane.

C3 Studio, LLC

• 133 West Jackson Avenue • Architecture Firm • 865-309-4461
• The work of the firm ranges from large-scale architectural projects to retail, commercial, residential, and renovation projects. Services include place-making, project development, masterplanning, phasing, streetscapes and city scapes, commercial architecture, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, historic analysis, site analysis, design analysis, renovations and interior design.

Culture Hair Studio

• 115 South Gay Street • Hair Studio • 865-622-7677
• Our goal at CULTURE is to foster a creative and innovative space, while maintaining a sustainable and animal-friendly environment. We are a collective of artists who are passionate about our craft and our city.

E.D. Bailey Barbers

• 303 North Central Street • 865-500-7051
• E. D. Bailey Barbers has been cutting hair for over 25 years. Whether you like it ‘high & tight’ or ‘a little off the top’, you will come out looking and feeling great.

Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc.

• 111 East Jackson Avenue, Suite 101 • 865-546-9374
• Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc. is a long-established, full-service architecture firm that enjoys designing building projects of all sizes – commercial and residential. We have a special interest and enthusiasm for projects in our community.

FITNESS STUDIO ONE11

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• 111 North Central Street • 865-360-8386 • roderick@fitnessstudio111.com
• FITNESS STUDIO ONE 11 is Knoxville’s best alternative to working out in a crowded gym. Scrap pretenses and pageantry for reliable fitness coaching in an environment that is encouraging and unintimidating. Receive personalized workouts that match each client’s individual experience-level, needs, and goals.
• Customers can choose between two unique workout experiences offered by the studio. Individuals who prefer a 1:1 coaching relationship as their primary form of exercise can choose to receive personal training sessions. These sessions are compatible with a busy schedule and are designed for people who require individual attention and an extra push. A cost-effective option for groups working towards a common goal are semi-private training sessions. This structure allows 2-4 people to work together with a coach to create an environment of friendly competition while working towards their fitness goals. Groups that typically work together successfully are couples, friends, bridal parties, and parent-child teams.
• Conveniently located in the Old City.

Garrett Manry Studios Licensed Massage Therapy

• 111 North Central Street, Suite No.4 • 865-235-1007
• Garrett Manry Studios Licensed Massage Therapy is a private, exclusive, licensed massage studio located in the heart of The Old City. Garrett is an NCBTMB board certified, licensed massage professional who has been in practice since 2009. Visit his website to start your own journey into better living through the healing touch of licensed massage therapy.

Graphic Creations

• 213 East 4th Avenue • 865-522-6221
• Established in 1987, Graphic Creations started as a small printing company in Knoxville, TN. We have now
  flourished into a multifaceted business that can grow a brand’s marketing from start to finish. From branding and design to
  business cards and vehicle wraps, we are not only a printing company – we are here to expand brands no matter how big or small.

Hedstrom Design, LLC

• 110 West Magnolia Avenue • Landscape Architecture • Since 2007
• Hedstrom Design is a woman-owned, award-winning, full-service landscape architecture firm with projects throughout the Southeast, Northeast and Southwest. The firm provides pre-development planning, budget development, conceptual design, design development, construction drawings and construction oversight.

H.E.L.P.

• Home, Errands, Laundry, Pets
• 865-888-0367 • lauren@help865.com
• Reclaim your weekend! Lauren Van Dyke is a personal assistant with a talent for putting the balance back into work and life. She can help you take back your “me” time to rest, play and connect with what is most important in your life.

LeeHaw PhotoBooth Co.

• 865-315-7711
• We provide modern event photo booths for any type of function, large or small. We currently have 3 booths and are in the process of having more built as we speak. Not only do the booths add an awesome element of excitement to any event serve as great marketing for companies as well. All of our images are custom branded to match the event and with all guests sharing the pics on social media etc., the outreach is huge for any person or business to spread their cause, logo or message.
• We also have the ability to capture data as the guests enter their phone numbers/email addresses and the pics are texted directly to them on the spot…that being said, companies can use the info later to send a follow up blast or reach out again to promote any exciting upcoming events or campaigns. There are lots of options!
• OR it can just be used for some plain old party picture-taking fun!!! :)

Lox Salon

• 103 West Jackson Avenue • 865-523-5569 • Salon & Gallery • Since 2006
• Lox is a Full Service Salon that offers Hair, Skin & Nail Services as well as Massages. We also offer a variety of items in our boutique from Vintage clothes, hats and handmade jewelry by local artists. Lox takes pride in our community and the health of our consumer, which is why we offer all Vegan hair products, skin care, & makeup. Also, as of Feb 1st we will be making efforts to become a zero waste salon, so 95% of our waste will be recycled, reused, repurposed. New art is displayed every month, in conjunction with First Friday.

Molly Jo Events

• molly@mollyjoevents.com
• Molly Jo Events specializes in full-service event production. A Knoxville native, Molly has been planning events and fundraisers in East Tennessee, and previously in the San Francisco Bay Area, for over 15 years. Cultivating strong relationships in her community is her top priority, and she works diligently to provide services that best benefit both clients and local businesses. Her services include event planning and production, design & styling, weddings & private events, corporate events, fundraising & non-profit events, venue scouting, and ancillary vendor service coordination.

MossCreek Designs

• 127 West Jackson Avenue, Suite 202 • Custom Home Designer • Since 1983
• MossCreek Designs is a group of skilled individuals dedicated to the design of rustic American-style homes. MossCreek designs some of the most unique and authentic luxury log homes, cozy log cabins and custom timber-frame homes in the country.

Riot Printing

• 1321 Chilhowee Avenue • 865-766-7468
• Riot Printing Co. (RIOT) is a full service design and print shop, specializing in apparel branding and silk screen printing. We’re creatives united by the desire to produce products and designs that are second to none. There is no room for sloppy mediocracy or the mundane in our shop. Our clients demand our attention to detail and style and that set us above our competition. When it comes to apparel, branding and merchandise solutions, RIOT turns our clients desires into outstanding products.

Robin Easter Design

• 132 West Jackson Avenue • Design Studio • Since 1989
• Robin Easter Design is a full-service graphic design firm with more than 25 years experience in creating unique and memorable brand identity systems, effective websites, signage and displays and award-winning books.

See Why Consulting

• 129 South Central Street • Public Relations • Advertising • Brand Strategy
• See Why Consulting helps businesses focus on the big picture by using growth strategy, original ideas, media and social media outlets to make advertising efforts as effective as they can be.

Sheer Inspiration Pole Fitness

• 121 West Jackson Avenue • 865-293-9996
• The premiere pole dance and boutique fitness studio in the Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Shelton Group

• 111 East Jackson Avenue, Suite 201 • Marketing • Since December 2012
• Shelton Group is the nation’s leading marketing communications agency entirely focused in the energy efficiency and sustainability space. The firm works with many of America’s leading utility, building products and consumer goods companies to develop differentiated communications campaigns to leverage their sustainability stories for a market advantage.

Venues

90 Proof

• 106 South Central Street • 865-474-1039
• Located on the third floor of Southbound, 90 Proof is a stand alone club used for private events. The venue features a full service bar, flat screen TVs and French Quarter style balconies.

Historic Southern Railway Station

• 306 West Depot Avenue • Event Venue • Since 1903
• The Southern Railway Station was built in 1903, and was designed by architect, Frank P. Milburn for the Southern Railway Company. The event venue remodeled in 2014 hosts live concerts, weddings, banquets, and private parties.

Jackson Terminal / All Occasions

• 213 West Jackson Avenue • 865-521-1300
• All Occasion Catering has specialized in full service catering for over 30 years. From gourmet dishes, spirits and liquor, and set-up to clean-up, they have you covered. Their venue, Jackson Terminal, complete with original brick walls and exposed wood rafters, is available to rent for your next event.

The Mill & Mine

• 227 West Depot Avenue
• The Mill & Mine is a concert and event venue that features an indoor stage, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, a 8,000-square-foot courtyard lawn with portable bars and lounge seating, private suites, and space capable of accommodating up to 1,200 people for concerts.

The Pilot Light

• 106 East Jackson Avenue • Night Club/Music Venue
• The Pilot Light is Knoxville’s venue for underground music, sound and art. The bar is open every night, show or no show.

The Standard

• 416 West Jackson Avenue
• Originally built in 1930 for manufacturing, The Standard is a beautiful and unique event space with an urban feel, huge skylights, exposed brick and more than 10,000 square feet of usable space.