🏙️ 13 stories, 100K+ sq ft, our skyline might be getting a makeover.

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Well, Knoxville: we’re officially in late-July barbecue and banana pudding mode.
Whether you’re ducking into new eats, chasing free Sunsphere views, or cooling off with a cold one while your pup plays fetch, there’s no shortage of summer joy close to home.

This week’s issue covers the sweet, the serious, and everything in between.

Just Opened

🍖 Shagbark Barbecue Company

Smoky scents draw you off I-40 to Shagbark Barbecue, the brand-new smokehouse from two Nashville pit-pros. Inside: easygoing counter service, picnic-table hospitality, and stacks of hickory-oak-kissed brisket.

Order the saucy burnt-ends sandwich (trust us: no extra sauce needed), add crispy fried okra and tangy house pickles, and finish with cloud-light banana pudding or blueberry cobbler. Generous plates, fair prices, genuine smiles: classic comfort served fresh!
Learn more here.

🐶 The Bark

Part off-leash dog park, part beer garden, The Bark is the spot for pups and their people to let loose. Set in Old North Knoxville, this members-only playground offers everything from luxury boarding to nail trims with peanut butter chasers.

Friendly “Bark Rangers” keep the vibes safe, while humans sip cold craft brews under the sun sails. Don’t miss Dog Field Day or a chill Friday with your furry BFF and a hard seltzer in hand! Learn more here.

• $2,800,000

• 5 beds

• 6 baths

• 4,834 sqft

• 5.22 Acres Lot

Own your private five-acre playground: a sleek German Colonial where walls of glass frame wooded views, a saltwater pool, spa, firepit, and putting green. Inside, a hidden butler’s galley and dreamy suite turn every day into vacation. View property here.

🏢 Landmark Office Tower Hits the Market

The Gist: A 13-story office building at 607 Market Street is now up for sale, offering over 100,000 square feet of space in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Built in 1965, the property includes sweeping views of the Tennessee River and Smokies, plus a 43-space parking lot nearby.

Why It Matters: It’s a rare chance to reimagine a central piece of Knoxville’s skyline as downtown keeps growing. No asking price has been listed yet, but the listing is expected to draw strong interest. Read more here.

🥾 Coast-to-Coast Trek Hits Knoxville

The Gist: Tim Perreira, a former tech worker turned wellness coach, strode into Knoxville on day 134 of his 3,000-mile walk to spotlight men’s mental health. He has logged 2,450 miles, burned through eight pairs of shoes, and aims to raise $50,000 for support groups. His steady pace urges men to share burdens before they grow too heavy.

Why It Matters: Men in Tennessee lose their lives to suicide at a rate 19 percent higher than the national average, so every step sparks conversation. Read more here.

🎶 Kuumba Festival | Downtown Market Square | Knoxville | 08/01 | More
From Afrobeat grooves to ancestral echoes, let’s celebrate culture together!

🌞 Free Local Day | The Sunsphere Observation Deck | Knoxville | 08/01 | More
Free views, Knoxville! Ride the elevator to 360° glory!

🛒 Flea Market | Expo Center | Knoxville | 08/01-08/03 | More
Support regional dealers and indie artisans one purchase at a time.

❤️ Salsa Bachata Weekender | Kerns Food Hall | Knoxville | 08/01 | More
Learn, dance & connect, the Latin dance community awaits your first step!

🍺 Xul-Aid Day | Xul Beer Company | Knoxville | 08/02 | More
Mystery flavor on deck: sip first, ask questions later.

💥 Hard Knox Roller Derby | World’s Fair Exhibition Hall | Knoxville | 08/02 | More
Feel the power as the best of the best battle it out.

If you want to read any of our previous issues, check them out HERE on our website.