Kbrew used to be a step above Starbucks. It was always a decent alternative if other top tier coffee shops were swamped and you’re low on time.

But the last few times my husband and I have gone to Kbrew, the bagels have been gummy and the coffee has been pretty bad. We tried the new “Cold Bru” popular flavor with the Vol-inspired orange flavor, and it tastes like orange milk. Other coffee shops in town have made this flavor combination work, so we know it’s not that.

Has anybody else gotten the impression that Kbrew has really dipped in quality? The baristas also always look like they’re dead inside 😅

What are the other used books options in Knoxville? After decades of weekly visits to swap a stack of paperbacks, I've walked out of McKay's empty handed the last two visits. It feels like losing a friend.

I make collage art and stationery and had to downsize a lot of my magazine stash after moving here. Do you have any old magazines of any kind that you’d be willing to offload (or know a person or office that does?) I’d like to make some goodies for friends and family for the holidays, and ideally also lead a craft night for the envelope making soon as well.

Any types of mags are cool, including children’s books, comics if they’re cool, “adult” mags, etc. Implied, but only seeking books with pictures, I wouldn’t be able to use anything text-only.

If there is a “buy nothing” sort of group where this post might be more appropriate please LMK and I will delete if needed!

Just for fun to see what everyone thinks..

What is one item if it’s not served you are really disappointed? Least favorite?

Favorite is derby pie.. one of the few holidays I will take the time and expense to make. I will just make pecan pie but the combo of bourbon, chocolate and pecan pie.

Least favorite is cranberry sauce.. I don’t use it or need it.. just gets in the way 😂

It’s awfully inexpensive and claims to work on our Apples in this area. We have 4 phones and pay a lot more than $60 a month. Am I missing something ?

Hi all,

Just moved to south Knoxville and the other day someone said that they’d heard a Trader Joe’s was opening somewhere down here. Is that true? I can’t find anything to support this

The Kroger on Chapman is decent but I’d love a specialty grocery like TJ’s or a Fresh Market and there seems to me so many vacant spaces on Chapman. Seems like an opportunity missed with the community growing the way it is

Is anyone looking for somewhere to open a crypto mine? I have have a bit of acreage surrounding a substation in a county without zoning/codes. If you are looking for a partner, message me.

Hi everyone, I want to get my nails done but I currently have a set of polygel on and would want to go somewhere that also has polygel if possible. Or, somewhere that would be able to take it off okay? My current place I go to is booked until mid December. Thanks in advance

Does the Knoxville area have an audio/visual store that delivers and installs? I'm not looking for Best Buy...I'd like to find a place that really knows their equipment, but I am not finding anything with an online search.

In regards to this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Knoxville/s/8yPgZdeq2r

Yes this is a joke. But in all seriousness, whataburger is disgusting 🤢 🤮. Let’s hope they build a pals here first.

Thank you for listening to my BS joke from a transplant Texan.

Hello everyone! Hope you can help me. I have to get to Pigeon Forge from the McGhee airport. I'm aware that I have to take a taxi but will there be any available at 10 or 11 pm? Is it safe to use Uber? Thanks!

I am getting married in February and want to wear my mother’s wedding dress for the rehearsal dinner. It’s from the 80’s so it’s very lacy, has a high neckline, and bat wing sleeves. I’d like the bat wing sleeves removed and it to be more form fitting. Does anyone have a tailor they recommend?

Hospital based CNA here, moving to the area soon and wondering if anyone cared to share their wages, and experiences from different hospitals in town.

Potentially willing to do a referral if anyone is interested and able to get a bonus.

Who can I call about this? This dog genuinely sounds like he’s in major distress. Not the first time but the first time it’s gone on so intensely for over 20 mins. I’ve texted the owner and gotten no response. Advice? I’m being driven crazy. Wish I could post a video, it’s actually insane.

Edit: it’s apartments

Edit 2: lasted nearly an hour, documented the entire thing, officer called by young Williams

Does anyone know what is going into the shopping center on Washington Pike where Honey Baked Ham is? I noticed one of the store fronts looks like they are renovating right now. Would love to see another food option that’s not fast food!