PODCAST · business
Big Orange Business
by Haley Jones
Knoxville and East Tennessee business podcast.
Episodes
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139 - Leaving the Family Business to Build His Own in Knoxville
What would make you walk away from a successful family business to build something of your own? For Knoxville native Nick Devore, growing up around Litton's, one of Knoxville's most beloved restaurants, meant learning firsthand what it takes to run a business, serve a community, and build…
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138 - Sweet P's BBQ: An OG of Knoxville's Food Scene
What makes Knoxville, Tennessee, such a great place to live? The local food scene is certainly part of the story, and few restaurants have been part of its evolution quite like Sweet P's BBQ. On this episode of Big Orange Business, Haley Jones sits down with Sweet P's owner Chris Ford to talk…
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137 - Inside Oakes Farm: How a Knoxville Fall Tradition Was Built
What started with daylilies, a family farm, and an idea for a pumpkin patch has grown into one of East Tennessee’s favorite fall traditions. Haley sits down with Ken Oakes of Oakes Farm in Corryton to hear how the farm evolved from tobacco, cattle, strawberries, and a mail-order daylily business...
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136 - How Knoxville Is Saving Thousands of Animals | Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center takes in roughly 10,000 animals every year — but adoption is only part of what they do for Knoxville. Haley Jones sits down with Josh Holly from Young-Williams to talk about how animal welfare in Knoxville has changed, including the programs that helped move the...
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135 - The Secret to East Tennessee’s Lakes & Rivers | McClung Museum
East Tennessee’s lakes and rivers are a huge part of life here. We boat on them, fish them, swim in them, build homes near them, and spend summer weekends on the water. But there’s an entire world beneath the surface that most of us never think about. In this episode of the Big Orange Business...
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134 - Movie Night Underground: Inside Knoxville’s Cherokee Caverns
What if movie night meant heading underground into a 400-million-year-old cave? Cherokee Caverns is one of Knoxville’s most unusual places to visit — but it isn’t open like a traditional tourist attraction. Instead, this volunteer-run cave comes alive throughout the year with movies underground,...
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133 - Sparrow Wine Bar: Creating a Place to Belong in Farragut
What happens when you open a wine bar…and accidentally discover you've opened a restaurant and a gathering place, too? On this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Amy at Sparrow Wine Bar in Farragut, Tennessee, the sister business to Euphoric Cheese Shop.…
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132 - Could Knoxville Become the “Salem of the South”? | Dustin Durham
Could Knoxville become a destination for Halloween? Dustin Durham of the Knoxville All Hallow’s Eve Society thinks the Scruffy City has everything it needs to become the Spooky City every October — and maybe even the “Salem of the South.” Dustin joins Haley Jones on the Big Orange Business…
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131 - How East Tennessee Helped Bring the Bald Eagle Back 🦅 | American Eagle Foundation
What if we told you that East Tennessee played a role in one of America's greatest wildlife comeback stories? Haley Jones visits the American Eagle Foundation in Kodak, Tennessee, just outside Knoxville, to talk with Towe and Crystal about bald eagles, conservation, and the incredible work...
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130 - You’re Probably Eating Cheese Wrong | Amy Burritt of Euphoric Cheese Shop
What makes a great cheese different from what you typically grab at the grocery store — and have most of us been storing cheese wrong our entire lives? Haley Jones sits down with Amy Burritt, co-owner of Euphoric Cheese Shop in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a fun and surprisingly fascinating dive…
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129 - Carlos Lopez: The Spanish Voice of the Tennessee Vols
Carlos Lopez is the first-ever Spanish broadcaster for the University of Tennessee and the voice behind Vamos Vols. But his path to the broadcast booth started with something much simpler: a phone, a Tennessee football game, and the thought, “I think I can do this better.” Carlos joins Haley…
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128 - More Than Skin Deep: The Story Behind BeautiMarx Studio in Knoxville
What makes a tattoo studio more than just a place to get ink? In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Stacee Russell, owner of BeautiMarx Studio in Knoxville, Tennessee, to explore the heart behind one of East Tennessee's most unique local businesses. From...
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127 - Why You Can't See at Night (It's Probably Your Headlights)
Have you noticed it's getting harder to see while driving at night? It may not be your eyesight....it could be your headlights. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Andrew Tucker of Knoxville Headlight Restoration to uncover one of the most overlooked...
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126 - Why Tennessee's Best Festival Is Right Here in Knoxville
What does it take to create the best festival in Tennessee? In this episode of the Big Orange Business, Haley Jones sits down with Kumi Alderman, Executive Director of the Asian Cultural Center of Tennessee, to explore the incredible story behind the Knox Asian Festival. From authentic cuisine…
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125 - How to Find a Plumber You Can Actually Trust | 37 Years of Expert Advice
Hiring the right plumber can save you thousands of dollars. Hiring the wrong one can create expensive problems that last for years. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Pete Sanders, owner of Sanders Plumbing Company, to discuss what homeowners should…
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124 - What's Next for Knoxville? A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon
Where is Knoxville headed? From rapid growth and affordable housing to public safety, entrepreneurship, and the city's long-term vision, Knoxville is evolving in exciting ways. But what does that mean for the people who already live here and those considering making East Tennessee home? In this...
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123 - Why BMI Is Wrong and What Actually Matters for Long-Term Health
Is BMI really the best way to measure your health? In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Scott and Michelle Williams of Totality Living Well to explore some of the biggest misconceptions about health, fitness, nutrition, and longevity. Together, they…
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122 - Finding Community in Unexpected Places with Hard Knox Roller Derby
When most people think about roller derby, they picture fast skates, hard hits, and fierce competition. What they may not realize is that for many participants, roller derby becomes something much bigger: a source of friendship, confidence, belonging, and community. In this episode of the Big...
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121 - The 30-Year Roof Myth: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Most homeowners have heard terms like "30-year roof," "lifetime shingles," and "roof warranties," but what do those labels actually mean? In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Ben and Kerry from Roof Guys of East Tennessee to discuss one of the biggest...
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120 - Italy in Maryville? The Story Behind East Tennessee's Most Authentic Italian Marketplace
What happens when a third-generation Italian can't find an authentic Italian market in East Tennessee? She builds one. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Kim Fontinell, founder and chef of The Italian Apron Marketplace in Maryville, Tennessee, to…
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119 - The Knoxville Sports Community Most Locals Don't Know Exists
Most Knoxville locals don't even know this exists. For more than 46 years, Knoxville has had a rugby club with its own field, tournaments, youth programs, and a passionate community of players. In this episode, Haley sits down with Knoxville Rugby Club President Tau to uncover one of the most...
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118 - Can Knoxville Survive Its Own Growth? The Future of Transportation, Traffic & Growth in Knoxville
Knoxville is growing fast—but can the city’s roads, parking, housing, and public transportation keep up? In this episode of Big Orange Business, Haley sits down with Dustin Durham, Chair of the Knoxville Transportation Authority, for an important conversation about the future of Knoxville. They...
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117 - What Veterans Carry Long After They Come Home
Memorial Day means something different to those who served. In this episode of Big Orange Business, Haley sits down with Jerry Brice of Chow Hall in Knoxville, Tennessee for a heartfelt conversation about military life, sacrifice, family, perspective, and what veterans carry long after they come...
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116 - They Had Zero Experience. Then Built a Business in Knoxville.
What happens when two people with zero woodworking experience decide to bet on themselves in Knoxville? In this episode of Big Orange Business, Haley sits down with the founders of Saw and Dust Woodworking to hear how a single YouTube tutorial, a Facebook Marketplace listing, and a willingness to...
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115 - You Would NEVER Expect This at a Knoxville Cookie Shop 😳
You would NEVER expect this at a Knoxville cookie shop… 😳 Then one of the owners looked at Haley Jones and said: “I’m working on some kidneys right now.” In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley visits Whimsy Cookie Company—one of Knoxville’s most creative and fast-growing small...
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114 - The Hidden Music Culture in Knoxville You Didn’t Know About (Bagpipes & Drums)
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with the team behind Knoxville Pipes and Drums—a group that most people in East Tennessee have heard… but few actually know the story behind. What started with just a few people learning bagpipes around a kitchen table in...
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113 - Why You Should NEVER Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog (Chicago vs Knoxville Food Culture)
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Chicago Mike, owner of Chicago Hot Dog and Sausage Company in Knoxville, Tennessee. What starts as a conversation about hot dogs quickly turns into a deeper look at food culture, relocation, and what makes different...
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112 - You Would Never Expect This in Knoxville
When people think about Knoxville, this is NOT what they expect. In this episode, Haley Jones sits down with the owner of one of the most unique experiences in Knoxville—a place built around connection, creativity, and doing something completely different. This isn’t just a business. It’s a...
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111 - Seafood in Knoxville? How Fresh Seafood Actually Works (and Why It Costs More)
Can you really get fresh seafood in a place like Knoxville, Tennessee? In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Lucia Deen from The Shrimp Dock to break down how seafood actually makes its way to East Tennessee — and why it’s not as simple (or as cheap) as…
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110 - The Biggest Yard Mistake Knoxville Homeowners Make
Most homeowners are making the same landscaping mistake—and it’s one of the biggest reasons their yard never looks the way they want it to. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Jose from JJP Landscaping, a Knoxville-based landscaping company, to talk...
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109 - A Business That Shouldn’t Work… But Thrives in Knoxville
What kind of business shouldn’t work… but somehow thrives? In this episode, we sit down with the owner of one of Knoxville’s most unique local businesses—a cat café that has built a loyal following, created a strong sense of community, and helped facilitate over 1,000 cat adoptions. We talk…
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108 - The Truth About Buying Land in East Tennessee (No One Tells You This)
Buying land sounds simple… until you actually try to do it. In this episode, Haley Jones sits down with Adam Jackson of Covey Construction Group (CCG) to break down what it really takes to turn raw land into something you can build on in East Tennessee. From steep terrain and drainage issues to...
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107 - How One Problem Almost Ruined a Knoxville Wedding Venue | Ivey House
Knoxville locals have probably driven past The Ivey House in Seymour, but most people don’t know the story behind it. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Colleen Brackins to talk about how a historic East Tennessee home became one of the most unique...
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106 - Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Behind the Scenes
Every March, downtown Knoxville, Tennessee turns green for one of the city’s most beloved traditions: the Knoxville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But what most people don’t see is everything that happens behind the scenes to make the parade possible. In this episode of the Big Orange Business…
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105 - How Mast General Store Helped Transform Downtown Knoxville | Big Orange Business Podcast
Downtown Knoxville hasn’t always looked the way it does today. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Natalea Cummings of Mast General Store in downtown Knoxville to talk about how the store helped shape Gay Street’s growth, why Knoxville has changed so...
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104 - How Moonshine Mountain Cookies Became a Knoxville Favorite | Mike Maddox
Moonshine Mountain Cookies has become one of Knoxville’s favorite sweet spots — but the story behind it is just as good as the cookies. In this episode of Big Orange Business Podcast, we sit down with Mike Maddox, co-founder of Moonshine Mountain Cookies, to talk about how the business started,...
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103 - Inside a Thriving Knoxville: Local Businesses, Big Ideas & Community Stories
Knoxville is thriving — and that story keeps showing up in recent conversations with local business owners and community leaders. In this special compilation episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, we share standout moments from recent interviews across healthcare, hospitality, retail,...
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102 - From a Dinner Disaster to a Bakery Empire with Heidi Davidson
What do you do when your first attempt at cooking turns into a total disaster? In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, host Haley Jones sits down with Heidi Davidson, founder of Heidi’s Bakery & Home Cooking, to talk about how a failed home-cooked meal as a newlywed eventually led to...
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101 - Kids Play. Parents Relax. | The Story Behind Wild Child Cafe in Knoxville
What happens when parents realize there’s nowhere to go where their kids can play safely and they can actually relax? In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Hannah and Cody, the founders of Wild Child Cafe in Knoxville, Tennessee. They share how a simple...
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100 - How He Saved a Beloved Knoxville Diner | The Pete’s Restaurant Story
What does it take to buy a local institution — and bring it back without losing what made people love it? On this episode of Big Orange Business, we sit down with Jake Lrander, the owner of Pete's Restaurant and Coffee Shop, a longtime Knoxville diner with deep roots in the community. Jake...
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99 - Don’t Buy a Bed Like This: Inside Blue Ridge Beds & Custom Furniture Done Right
Most people don’t realize how many mistakes they make when buying a bed — until they’ve already spent the money. In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with John and Linda Luther, owners of Blue Ridge Beds and My New Bedroom, a locally owned East Tennessee...
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98 - Ask Your Pharmacist This: Prescriptions, GLP-1s, and Better Care
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Morgan Honeycutt, PharmD, CEO of Mac’s Hometown Pharmacies, to talk about what patients often misunderstand about prescriptions, pharmacies, and their own healthcare decisions. Morgan explains the difference between...
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97 - Inside Fable Hollow: The Coffee + Bookshoppe Knoxville Can’t Stop Talking About
Step inside Fable Hollow Coffee & Bookshoppe in Fountain City (Knoxville, TN) with co-founder Alyssa Stewart for a behind-the-scenes look at how a whimsical, fantasy-inspired bookshop + coffee bar came to life—and what it really takes to grow it. We talk about the long road from idea to opening...
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96 - From Nurses to Donuts: Building The Sugar Queen from Scratch
What does it really take to leave healthcare and build a thriving food business from scratch? In this episode of The Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Staci Meyer, owner of The Sugar Queen Creamery and The Sugar Queen Doughnutry, to share the full story behind one of...
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95 - The Dental Advice Everyone Needs (But Doesn’t Get) | Dr. Wesley Mullins
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Dr. Wesley Mullins to talk about what most people don’t realize about dentistry — and why your mouth is deeply connected to your overall health. Dr. Mullins shares practical, real-world advice on choosing the right...
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94 - Exploring Knoxville’s Past: The Mabry-Hazen House Story with Patrick Hollis & Joshua Loomis
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, host Haley Jones explores one of Knoxville’s most important historic landmarks — the Mabry-Hazen House Museum. Joined by Patrick Hollis (Executive Director) and Joshua Loomis (Director of Development), we dive deep into the remarkable history of...
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93 - More Than a Soup Kitchen: The Real Work Behind KARM and Homelessness
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, we hear Celia Lively, Senior Director of Community Engagement at Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), and Josh Lively, Director of Marketing & Communications for KARM Stores. Together, they share an inside look at KARM’s mission, the people they...
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92 - Inside Knoxville’s Fantasy of Trees: The Holiday Tradition That Saves Lives
In this episode, Haley sits down with Natalia Havasy, Public Information Officer for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, to uncover the magic, history, and heart behind Knoxville’s beloved Fantasy of Trees. From its humble beginnings in 1985 to drawing more than 60,000 visitors each year, this...
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91 - From Kitchen Dreams to Community Impact: Real Good Kitchen’s Mission in Knoxville
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Bailey Foster, founder of Real Good Kitchen, Knoxville’s first shared commercial kitchen and culinary incubator. Bailey shares how Real Good Kitchen supports local food entrepreneurs through accessible commercial…
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90 - Q3 2025 East TN Real Estate Market Pulse - What Real Estate Agents Are Saying about Q3
Q3 Market Update from the East TN Realtors MLS Market Pulse Survey - Hear what local agents have to say about the Q3 Real Estate Market. Key takeaway: Realtors are optimistic!
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Knoxville and East Tennessee business podcast.
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