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Local Hospitality Heavyweight Snaps Up Babalu’s Old Gay Street Spot

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Local Hospitality Heavyweight Snaps Up Babalu’s Old Gay Street Spot

Jun 19, 2026

Gemini Hospitality will occupy the former Babalu storefront at 412 S. Gay St., replacing earlier plans and bringing a local operator’s portfolio into downtown Knoxville. Permits and design work will determine what comes next.

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National

Bay Area's Oliver Tree Killed When Two Helicopters Smashed Into Each Other Above Rio de Janeiro

Bay Area's Oliver Tree Killed When Two Helicopters Smashed Into Each Other Above Rio de Janeiro

Californios Just Became the First Mexican Restaurant in the World to Win Three Michelin Stars — and SF Had a Big Night All Around

Californios Just Became the First Mexican Restaurant in the World to Win Three Michelin Stars — and SF Had a Big Night All Around

Tom Steyer’s Odds for CA Governor Surged from 7% to 69% on Polymarket. Here’s why.

Tom Steyer’s Odds for CA Governor Surged from 7% to 69% on Polymarket. Here’s why.

Vegas Duo's Wound Care Windfall Part of Feds' Record $14.6B Healthcare Fraud Blitz

Vegas Duo's Wound Care Windfall Part of Feds' Record $14.6B Healthcare Fraud Blitz

FBI Crushes National Predator Ring; 205 Arrested, 115 Children Saved in LA, SF, DC, Chicago, & NY

FBI Crushes National Predator Ring; 205 Arrested, 115 Children Saved in LA, SF, DC, Chicago, & NY

Yes, That Earthquake Was Real — And No, It Wasn't the Big One (But the USGS Did Downgrade It)

Yes, That Earthquake Was Real — And No, It Wasn't the Big One (But the USGS Did Downgrade It)

EXCLUSIVE: Secretive Billionaire Owner of Anchor Brewing Just Officially Registered a Name at the Iconic SF Brewery

EXCLUSIVE: Secretive Billionaire Owner of Anchor Brewing Just Officially Registered a Name at the Iconic SF Brewery

'Major' Rodent Infestation Cited at Balboa Cafe; Newsom-Linked SF Institution Has Just 1 Week

'Major' Rodent Infestation Cited at Balboa Cafe; Newsom-Linked SF Institution Has Just 1 Week

Convicted "Hollywood Ripper" Michael Gargiulo Faces Justice in Illinois for Cold Case Murder of Teen

Convicted "Hollywood Ripper" Michael Gargiulo Faces Justice in Illinois for Cold Case Murder of Teen

San Diego 'King of Coke' Rodolfo Silva Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Drug Conspiracy and Violent Cartel Operations

San Diego 'King of Coke' Rodolfo Silva Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Drug Conspiracy and Violent Cartel Operations

Crime

Maryville Cyclist Killed As Deputies Search Dark Dodge Pickup

Knoxville

Maryville Cyclist Killed As Deputies Search Dark Dodge Pickup

Michael Johnson

About 3 hours ago

Sevierville Cops Swarm Caton Road House After Report Of Gunfire

Sevierville Cops Swarm Caton Road House After Report Of Gunfire

About 22 hours ago

Cagle Mountain Crash Kills Two, Injures Four

Cagle Mountain Crash Kills Two, Injures Four

About 22 hours ago

Clinton 911 Dispatcher Charged With Child Rape And Incest

Clinton 911 Dispatcher Charged With Child Rape And Incest

Sandra Hernandez

1 day ago

Arts & Events

Sterchi-Audigier Mansion Escapes Wrecking Ball, Gets Second Act As Knoxville Theater

Knoxville

Sterchi-Audigier Mansion Escapes Wrecking Ball, Gets Second Act As Knoxville Theater

Jun 01, 2026

Eugenia Williams House Reopens in Knoxville This Spring

Eugenia Williams House Reopens in Knoxville This Spring

Michael Johnson

Feb 23, 2026

Kingsport Artists to Paintstorm Drains in Public Art Initiative Highlighting Waterway Conservation

Kingsport Artists to Paintstorm Drains in Public Art Initiative Highlighting Waterway Conservation

Sandra Hernandez

Aug 28, 2025

Johnson City Invites Public to a Guided Tour of the Phil Pindzola Biennial Sculpture Exhibition with Renowned Juror Allison Baker

Johnson City Invites Public to a Guided Tour of the Phil Pindzola Biennial Sculpture Exhibition with Renowned Juror Allison Baker

Aug 26, 2025