Italian Restaurant to Open Soon in Knoxville

A new Italian restaurant, Amalfi, is set to open at 5005 Kingston Pike in a deal brokered by Crosse Smith and Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company.  The restaurant will serve quality, authentic Italian cuisine in an upscale atmosphere, providing...

New South Knoxville Restaurant to Open in October

Mimosas will open as a casual restaurant located at street level of The Davy, a student apartment complex, located at 222 E Blount Ave, in a deal brokered by Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The new restaurant is owned by Chad Kennedy of...

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 Wegner 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...