Business
Rowland brings his creativity, passion to Water into Wine
September 10, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Water Into Wine bistro & lounge’s new executive chef Eric Rowland is bringing his creativity and passion to his creations at the restaurant, 607 N. Campbell Station Road.
From its innovative menu to wine dinners and other special events, Rowland, a self-taught chef, brought with him not only his skills but also his drive to perfect his work, whether it be the restaurant’s small plates and shareables to its Frenched pork chops and Chilean sea bass.
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Hi-Fi and Fly celebrates its opening
September 10, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Vintage vinyl record enthusiasts now have a nirvana in which to shop.
Michael and Dawn Sayne, along with their daughter, Heather, all of Farragut, opened their vintage records, clothing and home decor shop, Hi-Fi and Fly, July 24 at 11422 Kingston Pike, Suite A. They celebrated with a Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce-sponsored ribbon cutting Wednesday, Aug. 27.
“Here at Hi-Fi and Fly, it’s all about vinyl, vintage and vibes,” FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said.
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September 10, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
While Shop Farragut/Farragut Business Alliance executive director Steve Krempasky plans to retire, effective Monday, Nov. 3, he will still be around.
“I’ve enjoyed it very much,” he said. “I just didn’t know that 70 years would creep up on me.”
Still “I’ll continue with my other work in the community,” Krempasky said. “Along with Farragut Business Alliance, I have my own little production company (Masskus Productions), where I help area high schools and community groups produce plays.
“I’ll continue to do that,” he said. “That’s the love of my life and I’ve been involved in theater since high school.
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• Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic recently hired Dr. Mary Crowe, who bring expertise in foot and ankle care to the clinic’s Turkey Creek location.
• SmartBank in Knoxville announces the appointment of Jarrod Trumpp to its executive team as the new chief risk officer. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Trumpp brings a track record of overseeing risk management and regulatory compliance at leading financial institutions.
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