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The Taco Trek is the biggest biking event in Johnson City, TN, and now has spread across the globe. Learn about how Chad Wolfe came up with the idea and why it fit so well with Trek’s mantra.

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...

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 serving up a brand-new menu centered around gluten-free, southern-style comfort food inspired by her own family recipes.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rural communities often lack the resources, access to capital, and support that larger business ecosystems provide. Founders in these areas are given an ultimatum—migrate to other communities in...