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Upstairs at The Mansion
NOW OPEN
(LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL OF SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP)
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INCE IT FIRST DEBUTED on
Tuesday, January 10th, the all-new Upstairs at The Mansion restaurant, located within Sweetwater Flower Shop, has opened to the delight of a great many restaurant goers who have enjoyed dining at the shop’s popular eating destination. Located on the shop’s second level, Upstairs at The Mansion features an upscale antebellum décor complete with raised ceilings, crystal chandelier lighting, rich, decorative wood molding, and exquisite table linens and place settings. The perfect oasis from shopping, Upstairs at The Mansion offers busy shoppers to Sweetwater’s iconic historic downtown retail district the perfect venue to pause with friends and family. Upstairs at The Mansion, under new executive chef Josh Russell from North Carolina, will offer patrons extended hours of operation. “Our new hours will be from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday,” said Josh. “We will consider additional adjustments to our schedule in response to customer demand.” As always, Upstairs at The Mansion will be available for special events, including corporate, small weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Please make a note of the Mansion’s new phone number, which is 423-371-4100. “While you may notice some menu changes, we will continue with our tradition of offering sandwiches, soups, and salads,” said Josh. “Because we are here to serve you, we encourage your suggestions and comments on future menu additions as well. We thank you for your patience during our transition and are confident that you will remain pleased with both the selection and quality of our menu items and our attentive wait staff.” While you’re visiting, take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy two floors of pure shopping delight at Sweetwater Flower Shop, which features a large selection of fresh flowers, florals, gift and home décor items, ladies’ apparel and accessories, designer-inspired jewelry, art, and more. Why not plan a Valentine’s Day outing to historic downtown Sweetwater and double your fun with a visit to Sweetwater Flower Shop and Upstairs at The Mansion restaurant? Reservations are welcomed and encouraged for large parties.
Upstairs at The Mansion 118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.371.4100
at THE MANSION New Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm 118 W. North Street • Sweetwater, TN 37874 • 423-371-4100
An Intimate Evening with
ERICK BAKER
FEBRUARY 18 AT 8 PM • BIJOU THEATRE
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F YOU HAD told me when I graduated from the University of Tennessee in the summer of 2001 that I would end up making a living as a singer-songwriter and a television show host, I wouldn’t have believed you. My degree was in public relations; I didn’t have a background in music, unless you count singing in the congregation on Sundays. Amazingly though, as it turns out, you would’ve been right. I didn’t grow up singing or playing music. I’ve never had voice lessons, and I taught myself how to play guitar. With my music, I’ve always relied on passion instead of skill. The first song I learned to play was “Straight to Hell” by Drivin’ ’N’ Cryin.’ (My mom and dad were so proud.) My performing career began on an apartment balcony in South Knoxville, playing for
friends and random people passing by, which soon led to playing cover shows at local bars and restaurants. I was 23 when I wrote my first song in the summer of 2002. The first time I seriously considered pursuing a career in music was on May 9, 2007, after opening up for John Legend at Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre. At the time, I was in graduate school, working on a master’s degree in English. A local promoter heard me perform at a songwriter showcase a few weeks earlier and, remarkably, offered me the gig. I went from performing in a noisy bar for 15 people who could care less to a sold out theatre of 1,500 who intently listened to every word I sang. The guy that walked on stage that night wasn’t the same guy that walked off. One set, six songs in just 30 minutes, changed my life forever.
For more information, visit www.knoxbijou.com. Februar y 2017 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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