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The Kennedy Coming to South Gay Street

Chad Kennedy of Kennedy Concepts plans to open a new gourmet gastropub in February at 430 S. Gay Street. The new restaurant, named The Kennedy, will offer craft cocktails and an Americana menu. The former Blackhorse Pub and Brewery property was obtained by HD Patel of...

Andy’s Frozen Custard Opens First Knoxville Store

Andy’s Frozen Custard opens its first Knoxville location at 6217 Kingston Pike in a deal represented by Garrett Holt of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company.  Tom and Noelle Gass are the franchisees for this national chain known for its variety of frozen...

DiCarlo’s Pizza Opens on Gay Street

DiCarlo’s Pizza held a soft opening on August 8 at 524 S. Gay Street serving Ohio Valley style pizza. DiCarlo’s obtained the downtown Knoxville location in a deal brokered by Garrett Holt of Oliver Smith Realty & Development Company.  The new pizza shop will hold...

Asia Cafe Expands to Two New Locations

Lim Dynasty Asia Café opens a new restaurant location at 8926 Town and Country Circle in a deal brokered by Peter Medlyn and Oliver Smith of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. The restaurant boasts serving Chinese, Japanese, and sushi. The second new...

STIR Knoxville to Open in Old City

A new oyster bar is coming to the Old City being a deal brokered by Will Sims of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company. STIR Knoxville plans to open July 31 at 217 Willow Avenue. The restaurant and raw oyster bar will offer a menu of seafood varieties and...

Brother Wolf Recognized for Best Drinks

Brother Wolf has received national recognition as one of the best places to get a drink in Knoxville, Tennessee. Owners Jessica King and Aaron Thompson are partners with Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company to develop and manage Hotel Cleo and Lilou A Champaign...

Ephant Group Continues to Invest in Downtown Knoxville

HD Patel, founder of Ephant Group and client and partner with Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company, has invested in multiple properties in downtown Knoxville since May 2021. Patel has recently applied for a beer permit for the Hyatt Place, a hotel with a...

Live Wellness from Within Offers Med Spa Services

Live Wellness from Within, a client of Oliver Smith Realty and Development Company, has opened their new holistic and therapeutic services at their location of 7015 Kingston Pike Knoxville TN. Kristine Griffin, Rebekah McCulloch and Shane Archer of Grow Salons work...