Category: News

Market Square Farmers’ Market

The market soared on Saturday when makers and farmers alike brought their beautiful wares to the Market Square Farmers’ Market. Market analysts predict record highs this year, or at least very happy customers. Here’s a look at some of the makers who were there!

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Knoxville Weekend Feature: Crowdfunding

Kickstarter. Gofundme. Patreon.

The options for crowdfunding these days rival the number of choices on the menu at Matt Robbs Biscuits & Brew. 

Crowdfunding is a choice some makers use as they launch their businesses. Three Knoxville makers share their thoughts about how it worked for them.

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Maker Monday Instagram Takeovers

Show Knoxville what you and your work! The goal of The Maker City initiative is to shine a spotlight on makers in the greater Knoxville-area. We’re always looking for new ways to share your stories and show our community the amazing work you do, and that’s why we started Maker City Mondays.

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Knoxville Weekend Feature: Dogwood Arts

Sherry Jenkins on Dogwood Arts: where it is, where it’s heading

Sherry Jenkins laughed when asked what her first thought was when she woke up on the morning of April 1. As executive director of Dogwood Arts, she knows the month is about more than blossoms and balmy temps. 

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The Carpetbag Theatre Celebrates 50 Years

The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc. is a professional, multigenerational ensemble company that is dedicated to the creation of new theatrical works that gives voice to those who have be silenced by oppression for 50 the last years.

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2019 AIA Design Slam

The Burlington community in East Knoxville will draw the attention of architects, designers and makers when Design Slam! Knoxville comes to Schulz Brau Brewing on Thursday, April 11. 

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