Life + Culture

Appalachian Flavor Meets Modern Hospitality

Sharons’ Half Day Cafe Unites Two East Tennessee Families Through Food, Hospitality and Appalachian Flavors Article by Amy Campbell | Photography by Oldham Hospitality, Heather Anne Thomas Sharons’ Half Day Cafe (SHDC), a new breakfast and lunch eatery in Townsend, Tennessee, is a partnership between Oldham Hospitality (Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, Peaceful Side Social and more) and Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon. Both are rooted in Appalachian food traditions and committed...

Food + Beverage

Knoxville Cocktail Festival

A Celebration of Cocktails, Craftsmanship and the People Shaping Knoxville’s Spirited Scene Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Amy Campbell The inaugural Knoxville Cocktail Festival brought together Knoxville’s cocktail community Friday, Sept. 18, at The Mill & Mine. The evening featured signature cocktails crafted by local bartenders, spirits tastings, a mixology showcase, beer, a hat bar and live music. The event offered guests an opportunity to experience the...

Finance + Legal Services

Expect the Unexpected: Plan Accordingly

Article by April Smith, FPQP | Photography by Heather Dyer Photography “Plan accordingly.” My husband, Bryan, has used this phrase almost daily for years. It has become something of a family motto in our house. If the weather forecast says rain is coming, plan accordingly and grab an umbrella or raincoat. If traffic will be heavy during your commute, plan accordingly by leaving a little earlier or finding another route. If you know you have a busy week ahead, plan accordingly and prepare what...

Arts + Culture

Ghost Walking the Streets of Knoxville: Market Square

Article by Paul James | Photography by Images by McClung Historical Collection and Alec Riedl Knoxville Postcard Collection/KHP There are ghost walks and then there is ghost walking, which is how I often think about history while walking around downtown Knoxville.  Working for the Knoxville History Project since 2017, I’ve become familiar with the city’s history and many of its downtown spaces. I’m not an expert on Knoxville history, but I work for a man who is: Jack Neely, executive director...