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Bakery café chain plans Farragut location

May 6, 2026 by Tammy Cheek

University of Tennessee alumni, Aimee and Doug Watson and Aimee’s brother, Brandon Miramontes, under Grey Mountain Investments LLC., are opening four Paris Baguette locations, of which one they are in negotiations with Biddle Farms at Town Center in Farragut as one of those sites.

“We are excited,” Miramontes said.

After long careers in supply chain management, documentary-making and logistics, the Watsons and Miramontes were looking for a new business opportunity that would allow them to come back to Knoxville, a place they called home while students at UT.

Teague’s Jewelry & Estate opens in Farragut

May 6, 2026 by Tammy Cheek

Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business, Teague’s Jewelry & Estate, into Farragut with a Chamber-sponsored ribbon cutting at 11130 Kingston Pike, the former Watch Clock & Jewelry store on Wednesday, April 15.

“I get excited every time I come in here, FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said.

Sisters, Jana Teague and Jill Cornwell, have combined their talents to open the shop, located next to Results Physiotherapy.

“We grew up in the industry with family working in jewelry, antiques and the auction industry,” Cornwell said. In her adult life, she has been in the jewelry industry as a certified gemologist, and Teague also is a jeweler.

“I’ve been to many jewelry stores over the years, and we just thought it was time for us to get together and have our own business,’ she added.

Turner Homes unveils new umbrella brand

May 6, 2026 by Staff Report

Turner Homes in Farragut has announced the launch of Turner Companies, a unified umbrella brand bringing together its affiliated businesses under a shared vision: providing a more flexible and

connected path home for buyers and renters in East Tennessee.

“Homebuyers often face frustration navigating multiple, disconnected services — from building and financing to title and closing — leading to delays, confusion and stress,” a press release stated. “Industry research shows prospective buyers report coordination between services as a major pain point in the purchase process.

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• BarberMcMurry Architects recently promoted Matt Jordan, AIA, LFA, LEED AP, WELL AP, to director of design and partner.

Jordan joined the firm in 2008. Since that time, he has been a project designer, project architect and project manager on a variety of projects, particularly in higher education and healthcare.