VENDOR SPOTLIGHT
Karson Kollker Knob Hill Tavern
Karson started working at Knob Hill Tavern full
concept of a party house was born. Opening in
time with his father Dan in his early 30’s, and he
2017, Knob Hill House has hosted small
the third generation of Kollkers that have been in
weddings, showers, business meetings,
the restaurant business. He graduated from
retirement parties, etc.
Memorial High school, then pursued a degree in finance at Ball State. After graduation, he
In 2020, the Kollkers were making a push to
worked in the food industry for AmeriQual as a
really see Knob Hill House grow when the
Purchasing Manager and later Pierre Foods as
pandemic hit. Now, as more gatherings are
the Director of Business Development, before
taking place, they are excited to begin a
settling in on the family business. Knob Hill Tavern has been a staple in Historic Newburgh since 1943. When Dan bought it in 1991, he renovated the dining room and added on to the kitchen. He later added the terrace making the tavern a hot spot for people to enjoy their craft beer and premium bourbon selection while eating their favorite Knob Hill dishes inside or out. Nestled behind the tavern sits Knob Hill House, a small gathering place and party venue. For years, the building housed families of various previous owners or employees. With a need for storage for the tavern and office space, in 2015 the Kollkers initially decided to convert the building into a nano-brewery with storage and an office. However, as things materialized, the
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