Rebuilding the Old City

  The deal , which was handled by Oliver Smith and Will Sims of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Co. , completed Ephant Group’s $4 million purchase of a prime Old City parking lot. The 130 S. Central Street property is across from bars and restaurants...

Brother Wolf’s is a Bar for Everyone

When Oliver Smith Realty and Development helped Aaron Thompson and Jessica “Rabbit” King get the property at 108 W. Jackson Avenue , Knoxville did not really have a a bar for everyone. They wanted to help give Knoxville an upscale night life. They opened...

Ephant Group is Turning Heads on Gay St.

In a deal brokered by Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company, the downtown hotel developer, Ephant Group, has purchased two properties on the 300 block on Gay Street. They bought the 304 S. Gay St Building and its adjacent lot at 308 S. Gay St. for a total of...

Hotel CLEO to make grand entrance

The Hope Brothers Building on Gay Street will be getting a new look. It is currently undergoing renovation, to include a new boutique hotel and restaurant/bar concept. The building was constructed in 1898. It still has the exposed brick, features and feel of that time...

Whimsey Cookie Company Opens in Bearden

There has been a major expansion push recently with regards to cookie shops.  The national yearning for the comforting, feel-good sensation that fresh baked cookies represent is spurring demand for these retailers.  Customers are drawn to treat purchases that will...