Downtown Knoxville's Business Owners

Earth to Old City is a "scruffy little gift shop" where you can find gifts for that person on your list you just don't know what to get (isn't that most of them!?). Recently, Paula joined forces with family members Scott and Bernadette West to open Alice in Appalachia, a new concept that's part bar/part retail. On the retail side, you can purchase eclectic home décor and so much more.

Shop both spots on Market Square.

Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes is an award-winning boutique known for its on-trend fashion finds and one-of-a-kind gift options ranging from clothes, accessories, and shoes to kitchen supplies, puzzles, and other novelties. 

Shop at Bliss on Gay Street.

Art Market Gallery is a cooperative of more than 50 East Tennessee artists dedicated to providing a vibrant marketplace for original art and fine crafts. They also have outdoor glass décor, pottery, handmade clothing, jewelry, and more.

Find them on Gay Street.

Union Ave Books is Knoxville's friendly neighborhood bookstore owned by Flossie and her daughter Bunnie. Books, puzzles, gifts, and a friendly staff that will help you with anything!

Head to Union Ave to find your next read.

Pretentious Glass Co is a working studio known for incredibly unique handblown glasses for beer, bourbon, and wine. Owner Matthew Cummings (AKA "Captain Pretentious") leads the creative team that makes some of the top-selling items on Etsy. Plus right next door, Pretentious Beer Co offers craft beers in one of Matthew's handmade glasses.

See him in action in the Old City!

Daché is a warm and inviting women's boutique offering an elevated mix of women’s clothing for all ages. Owner Darrien Howard, who named her retail shop after her mother's middle name, says she hopes to see mother, daughter, and grandmother all shopping here together.

Find her space on the 100 block of Gay Street.

Each Spice & Tea Exchange store is independently owned-and-operated by people who live and work within their local community, like Annette! We're so glad she brought this shop to Knoxville, and with it, every spice you can imagine. Gourmet spice mixes are blended in-house. You can also find salt blends, sugar blends, a large variety of loose-leaf teas, honey and more.

Visit this aromatic shop on Gay Street.

Named after the owner himself, Eddie's Health Shoppe promotes strength, health, and well being. Eddie and his daughter Bridget make sure everyone has the knowledge and resources to achieve their goals.

Shop in-store on Union Ave.

Visit Dr. Jane for the highest level of nutraceuticals, supplements, vitamins, local hemp products, CBD tinctures, gummies, flower, edibles and more. Gourmet edibles are produced right here in Tennessee without any harsh chemicals. When you shop at Doctor Jane Health & Wellness, you support a woman-owned business, your local hemp community, and you own immune system!

Shop in the Old City.

Jacks of Knoxville is known for high-quality handmade goods from Knoxville makers. Katherine and Logan Higgins join forces with Mark and Kendell Lily to bring hand-crafted coffee, gifts, and plants to the 100 block of Gay Street.

Lillian Ruth Bride is named after both of Leslie's grandmothers, Lillian and Ruth Alyce. The bridal boutique is a labor of love that is a haven for brides to feel beautiful, cared for, and celebrated. 

Located on Summit Hill Dr.

William & Wylie Custom Menswear is known for tailored clothing, and they also carry accessories, denim, and other clothes so you can look your best. Parker and Bryce have a mission to properly fit all of Knoxville, so ask about their classic custom pieces.

You'll find this special spot on Jackson Ave.

The Tree & Vine offers imported olive oil and balsamics, as well as gourmet foods and kitchen supplies. And just two doors down, Terri and her husband Paul also own CitiFid-O, a premium pet provisions store.

Shop both stores on Union Ave.