Tag: the maker city

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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