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It was about four-and-a-half years ago that Blackhorse Pub and Brewery opened at S. Gay Street. It replaced 5 Bar, a more upscale restaurant, with a more affordable kind of option. Last week the owners announced the closing of that location, indicating they had been bought out by the new owners of the building who were placing their own concept at the location.

Our building got new ownership a few months ago who are looking to take it in a different direction. We have sold our operation to Kennedy Concepts who will be doing a remodel and opening a new concept there. We have great memories made in downtown Knoxville with great staff and customers.

Downtown after Tennessee beat Alabama this year was special. The Pride Parade before Covid. Those nights when the Tennessee, Bijou and Civic Auditorium all have events. There are lots of great events bring lots of life to downtown. The development group with the largest stake in the building is the Ephant group.

Hotel Cleo is slated to open in the Hope Building and may be part of a project that includes the upper stories of Tailor Lofts.

Guide to Gay Street in Knoxville, Tennessee

Aaron Thompson and Jessica King return to the space they previously operated as Sapphire with their French concept, Lilou. Expect the openings sometime this spring. We are sad to announce that we have closed the Knoxville location as of today. We would like to say thanks to all our customers who visited us downtown.

Please come see us in Alcoa.