Designer Wins Award for The Kennedy Interior

The American Society of Interior Designers presented the 2025 Design Excellence Award to the designers of The Kennedy, namely Juliana Kershen, Anita Summers, Keith Shutz, and Rebecca Duncan of The Johnson Studio. The group received gold in the Bars/Restaurants...

Culver’s Breaks Ground at New Sevierville Location

Culver’s broke ground for a new location on Dolly Parton Parkway in May in a deal brokered by Will Sims of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The site will be the first Sevierville location for the franchise known for serving delicious burgers and custard....

Knoxville Restaurant Scene Expands, Earns Recognition

Dunkin opened its 12th location in Knoxville at 13038 Kingston Pike, formally the Backyard Burger, in a deal brokered by Garrett Holt of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. Will Sims of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company brought STIR restaurant and...

Hotel Cleo Gives Visitors a “Boutique-Style Stay”

New hotels in Knoxville are developing to keep up with demand from visitors, leading to the growth of downtown. Knoxville is a unique city with experiences for every type of visitor, including University of Tennessee sports, theater shows, conventions, top quality...

New Ownership for Old City Building

GBX Fund Management, a fund focused on historic preservation,  purchased the property located at 111 State Street in a deal brokered by Will Sims of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. Previously the Old City Performing Arts Center. Mr. Sims moved the Old...

Midtown Bar Sold for $6 Million

A Nashville bar located in Midtown, previously Hopsmith Tavern, has sold for $6 million in a deal brokered by Brian Coyle and Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The property is located at 1903 Division Street and will be home to a new...