Meet Nena Potter, one of our absolutely stunnin’ local writers!
MEET NEW2KNOX WRITER
Nena Potter
Nena is an urban adventurer and has been wandering around this town discovering everything Scruffy City has to offer for almost a decade. She’s a certified Knoxville Ambassador and a self-proclaimed queen of karaoke who is always down to duet.
When she isn’t out and about, Nena is working her 9-5 gig at a local Ad agency or hanging with her pupper, Paisley.

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5 Fave Rooftop Bars in Knoxville
The Knoxville bar scene has expanded by leaps and bounds in just the last couple of years. From breweries and taprooms to CBD-infused beer bars,...
KNOXVILLE FESTIVALS: WayneStock Music Festival
Knoxville may be known to some as a hidden gem of the south but it is quickly becoming a mecca for live music enthusiasts in the southeast. It’s one...
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YPK: How to Get Involved in Knoxville
Figuring out how to get involved in the local going-ons in a community when you’re the new kid in town can be a fun (but sometimes daunting 😳)...
Monkeying Around at Monkey’s Bar
An Interview with Owner Elle Nelson WRITTEN BY: Nena Potter Elle Nelson, owner of Monkey’s Bar in Downtown Knoxville, makes the joke that she is...
9 Things to Do This Fall in Knoxville
One thirty-something woman’s bucket list for things to do in Knoxville this fall. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATED KNOXVILLE FALL BUCKET LIST Call me basic...
Knoxville Festivals: Second Bell Music Festival
Knoxville may be sandwiched between two heavy hitters when it comes to cities known for music (one of them is literally nicknamed Music City and the...
Boyd’s Jig & Reel: A Look Inside
What makes a good bar great? A bartender who can juggle pint glasses? The physical bar itself? At Jig and Reel, I would say it’s the overall essence...