Broadway Commercial Real Estate Upgrades Bring Three Additional Storefronts to Area

The former James Upholstry Building underwent extensive renovation and code compliance updates in December to create three storefronts across from the new Eagleton Baseball Fields on East Broadway. “Our objective is to attract tenants who will benefit from the enhanced facilities and contribute to this vibrant location,” said Pete Dedes, Commercial Realtor with The Real […]
Lamberts Open New Locations on Broadway

After suffering a major setback this year when the building where they launched both businesses was sold and began undergoing major renovations, Angela and Charlie Lambert moved both Southern Pies & Bake Shop Cafe and Flooring Solutions to their new location at 1116 and 1118 E. Broadway, Maryville. “We were already outgrowing our downtown space,” […]
Blaze Pizza Franchise Closes Alcoa location

Blaze Pizza closed its only Blount County location in December, with staff clearing equipment from the building as late as Dec. 30. The Hunters Crossing, Alcoa location opened in 2018. A statement issued by the company called the move “necessary” but did not go into detail on why the business closed its doors. The future […]
Broadway Commercial Real Estate upgrades bring three additional storefronts to area
The former James Upholstry Building underwent extensive renovation and code compliance updates in December to create three storefronts across from the new Eagleton Baseball Fields on East Broadway. “Our objective is to attract tenants who will benefit from the enhanced facilities and contribute to this vibrant location,” said Pete Dedes, Commercial Realtor with The Real […]
Allevia Technology buys Historic bank building

Longtime friends and business partners Stefan Wilson and Drew Miles purchased the historic Bank of Maryville building originally built in 1915 at the corner of Cusick and Broadway, Downtown Maryville. Allevia Technology began vacating two locations on East Broadway to establish its new headquarters in the bottom floor of the building in December. “I have […]
RT Lodge & Carriage House changes leadership
After more than 20 years as the General Manager of Oldham Hospitality’s RT Lodge, Gary Doyle passed the reins to Kelley Harris at the end of 2025. Doyle began his hospitality career at the first Ruby Tuesday restaurant opened in Knoxville in 1972. He became the innkeeper and manager at Blackberry Farm in 1980 […]
Pistol Creek Stormwater Work to Begin Immediately, Prepare for Future Development

Alcoa will pay $1.2 million for stormwater infrastructure off Faraday Street, setting the stage to open an interior section of the Springbrook Farm development. The scheduled work will begin immediately and allow construction on the Werner Avenue corridor to continue. It also enables installations like the anticipated Alcoa Costco location. “We’re going to put in […]
Donations, Grants Fund Louisville Park Improvements and Disc Golf Course

Public input and grant dollars are fueling Louisville’s park improvements, with several hundred thousand dollars set to enable work on the Poland Creek Campground and Recreation Area and Town Hall Playground. Town officials have also approved plans for a disc golf course near the town hall. The plans stem from consultation with citizens obtained while […]
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New Businesses | December 2025
Source: Blount County Clerk’s Office Minimal License = $3,000 – $99,999 Gross Receipts Regular License = $100,000+ Gross Receipts ARN Gallery & School LLC,3904 Poplar Grove Rd, Maryville TN 37804 – Alejandro Rodriguez Bledsoe Heritage Works,325 Agate Circle, Maryville TN 37804 – Chip Bledsoe Blood Stripe Brewing,355 Gill St Ste 110, Alcoa TN 37701 – […]
Townsend Prepares for Annual Winter Beer Fest

Company Distilling in Townsend will play host to the annual Tennessee Winter Beer Fest Feb. 21, an event that has raised more than $266,000 to date for the New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center. The hoppy celebration promises all-you-can-drink access to at least 20 breweries and helps fill an expanding gap in the nonprofit’s funding. The […]
Lambert’s Open New Locations on Broadway

After suffering a major setback this year when the building where they launched both businesses was sold and began undergoing major renovations, Angela and Charlie Lambert moved both Southern Pies & Bake Shop Cafe and Flooring Solutions to their new location at 1116 and 1118 E. Broadway, Maryville. “We were already outgrowing our downtown space,” […]
Walland Man’s Program Gives Aggressive Dogs a Second Chance

Shane Hawkins is a successful entrepreneur, but he got there on the hardest pathway. “Well, I didn’t know any better back then, and I was just trying to get through life the best I could,” Hawkins said while sitting in the middle of a brightly painted room where a wall mural of dog pictures and […]
It’s Tough to Be in the Coffee Business These Days

Local coffee entrepreneurs find ways to stay profitable in light of increased coffee prices Julia Sayles has learned a lot about coffee prices this year. Her company, called Kindred Coffee, opened in August. She offers a mix of drinks from the back of a specially designed trailer – a business location chosen because of the […]