Meet Evan Mays, one of our fabulus local writers sharing what he loves most about Knoxville!
MEET NEW2KNOX WRITER
Evan Mays
Evan first came to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee, and loved the city too much to leave! He’s an extroverted young professional who will never say no to a night of bar hopping and trying new places.
When he isn’t exploring our scruffy city, he works as a paralegal at a nonprofit, hosts trivia at local bars, and occasionally takes the mic at stand-up comedy nights.
Follow Evan’s adventures around Knoxville!
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Written by Evan Mays
A Look Inside: Cool Beans Bar & Grill 25 Years Later
It was a cold December evening, and the clock had just struck midnight which meant two things: I was officially 21 years old, and it was my chance to walk into Cool Beans Bar and Grill for the first time. As a student at UT, you hear story after story of the goings on...
Sevier Ave Burger Co: A Look Inside
Setting the Scene It was a sweltering, sunny Saturday afternoon when I walked up to Sevier Ave Burger Company. A modest but bright building nestled tightly amongst the hustle and bustle of South Knoxville’s growing downtown area, the Burger Company radiates a happy...