by Emma Ayala | Jun 9, 2025 | Startup Advice
Original image by Trek Bicycle Johnson City, edited by Founders Forge The Man Behind Trek’s Biggest Biking Event: Taco Trek In the heart of Johnson City, Tennessee far from the urban bike scenes of Washington, California or Oregon something remarkable happened....
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...
