What’s going on at 609-617 North Central St.? The former Dempster Building site will become higher-end townhomes + office space. Peep the progress. (Inside of Knoxville)
History
Yes, that Dempster — of the Dempster Dumpster. The building was home to George Dempster’s construction and motor companies. More on George.
Closed
The Laurel Falls Hiking Trail is temporarily closed for remodeling. Look forward to upgrades such as a repaved trail and new viewing platforms, all funded by parking tag fees. The trail is expected to reopen late next summer. (WBIR)
Open
A new non-alcoholic bar is coming to Maryville. Daisy’s grand opening is on Thursday, Jan. 8. Don’t miss the small biz happy hour — small business owners are invited to bring their business cards for a free drink.
Coming Soon
A new Hawaiian restaurant is coming to the Bearden area. Expect musubi, teriyaki, and more Hawaiian bites at 6903 Kingston Pike from Hawaiian Bros Island Grill. (WVLT)
Sports
Good news, Titans fans — Cam Ward does not need surgery. Hear from the local experts on the Tennessee Titans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Health
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Wellness
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We’ve enjoyed nearly a century of Kern’s. This snapshot of the carousel from yester-year had us feeling nostalgic, so we dove into this Reddit thread for more memories.
If you have memories of your own, feel free to share. We’d love to feature your recollections in an upcoming newsletter.
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