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🛍️ Shop ‘til you drop
From fashion to food, West Town Mall is adding more reasons to stop by. | Photo via WBIR
Long walks, heavy shopping bags, and a food court feast. The heyday of American shopping malls may be in our rearview, but the West Town Mall isn’t slowing down. Here’s what’s coming soon.
Garage | Stock up on comfy staples like camis, sweatshirts, loungewear, and denim at this casual-cool clothing brand.
JD Sports | Sneakers, jerseys, and graphic tees will fill the racks at this British-based retailer that specializes in sports apparel.
Miss A | Known for its budget-friendly beauty finds, this sprawling shop will carry makeup, skincare, hair accessories, and more, with many items priced at just $1.
FP Movement | The activewear arm of Free People is setting up shop with leggings, sports bras, and workout-ready sets.
Mango Thai | Get ready for a new go-to for fueling up mid-shopping spree.
Capital One Cafe | Open to the public, this coffee spot offers a cozy place to recharge, with Capital One cardholders receiving 50% off beverages.
Events
Events
Monday, March 2
Music Bingo | 6 p.m. | Nauti K’s Riverside Bar & Grill | Free
Southern Skies Music and Whiskey Festival is pressing pause to make room for something new: KnoxWalls Murals and Music Festival. The street party-style celebration of local music and larger-than-life art will take over Emory Place on Saturday, May 30. (WVLT)
Development
Lone Tree Pass, a new Summit Hill development featuring 46 homes and 22,000 sqft of retail, is welcoming its first residents. Along its commercial corridor, future tenants include Flying Biscuit Cafe, Jaboni’s Pizza, and Treetop Coffee Shop. (Inside of Knoxville)
Civic
The City of Knoxville is inviting residents to weigh in on a proposed bike skills course at Holston River Park. Public meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks, offering a chance to learn more about the project and share feedback before plans move forward.
Open
The Black Dog — a new ’70s-inspired restaurant and brewery — is now open on North Central Street. Expect elevated bar fare, classic cocktails, and BYO-vinyl vibes. We’re excited to try the Hamburger Hell, stacked with fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and bacon.
Mansion Monday
Settle into your own slice of paradise on Fort Loudon Lake with this four-bedroom, four-bathroom estate in Farragut. Set on three private acres, its expansive lawn would be the perfect setting for summer barbecues, sunset picnics, or even a backyard wedding.
Kids
Time to get wild. Animal Encounters are back at Zoo Knoxville, giving little explorers the opportunity to hand-feed giraffes and ostriches, meet goats and sheep up close, step inside Budgie Landing to hang with feathered friends, and more.
When you’ve got key roles to fill, skip shouting into the void and let us connect you with top talent. List your open positions with our business promo portal to simplify the search, and watch the applications start rolling in.
Shop
These best-selling doormats are your key to a spring home refresh, designed to be beautiful and functional (including being stain-resistant — no more sad, muddy rugs greeting your guests at the front door). Shop our favorites like the popular natural chevron Innerweave.*
City Guide
🧈 Flour power
Butter your biscuit and stack it high with special toppings at Matt Robbs Biscuits. | Photo by @knoxfoods
Whether you like yours doused in gravy, stacked sky-high with fried chicken, or simply served with a slick of local jam, we’ve got 14 biscuit spots in Knoxville that make the case for skipping your usual toast.
Southern Grit
This Old City gem dishes out Lowcountry love with biscuit sandwiches layered with items like fried chicken, bacon, pimento cheese, and pepper jelly. Amber Restaurant
Family-run for nearly 50 years, Amber dishes out all-day breakfast with a healthy side of nostalgia.
Colonel’s Cafe
This North Knox diner is the kind of place where the coffee’s strong, the booths are cozy, and biscuits meld with a Mediterranean take on classic diner fare. Farmacy
Known for its wellness-focused eats and aesthetic interiors, Farmacy doesn’t mess around when it comes to brunch. Their “handspanked biscuits” may raise eyebrows, but they’ll win over your taste buds.
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March has arrived, and there’s so much to look forward to in K-Town. From the Bassmaster Classic to Big Ears Festival, we’ll be your go-to source for all the can’t-miss events. Is there something you’d like to see in the newsletter this month? Drop me a line.
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