by Emma Ayala | Jun 2, 2025 | Startup Advice
Two Founders, One Vision: The Moon Is Rising Since opening its doors on February 20, 2023, The Moon Coffee & Tea House has quickly become a beloved staple in downtown Johnson City. With just seven tables and a capacity of 20 people, the current location is cozy,...
by Emma Ayala | May 29, 2025 | Startup Advice
From Behind the Bar to Behind the Line: Welcome to the Magic Kitchen Little Magic has officially expanded with the launch of The Magic Kitchen. Co-owner Sam Pennington shared in a WJHL interview that they’ve taken over the former Voodoo Chicken space and are now...
by Emma Ayala | May 27, 2025 | Startup Advice
Meet the Founder Fixing Construction’s Biggest Problem Edwin Williams, never planned to be an entrepreneur. With a background in biology and mechanical engineering, he was used to strict protocols that made experiments repeatable and predictable. But starting a...
by Emma Ayala | May 20, 2025 | Startup Advice
How One Tennessee Founder Stitched Together Her Startup Journey At 18, Kingsport native Lauren Glass-Mullins walked into her parents’ kitchen and confidently announced she was starting a nonprofit. At the time, she had no business experience, no roadmap, and...
by Isaac Deel | May 13, 2025 | Startup Advice
How Bing Fueled the Startup Mountain Summit Every startup event I’ve ever attended runs on one thing: caffeine. The Startup Mountain Summit is no different, and it’s rare to see founders walking around without a cup of coffee or an energy drink to boost them...
by Isaac Deel | Apr 15, 2025 | Startup Advice
The Hottest Startup Conferences in the Southeast 2025 Every year, new startup conferences pop up across the southeast, offering founders an excellent opportunity to network with investors, grow their startup, and secure funding for their business. To help you find the...
