A Hardin Valley brewery is heading east with beer and pizza.

Orange Hat Brewing Company is working on its second location in partnership with a brand new pizza brand, Baker Boy Pizza.

Here's everything you need to know about this big beer news, plus 13 more openings, closings and additions across Knoxville's bar and restaurant scene.

Orange Hat Brewing Company is working on renovating a space in the Parkridge neighborhood at 701 N. Cherry St., which will be shared by Baker Boy Pizza. It formerly was LaFetta's and is next to Jamaican restaurant Dulcie's Cafe.

Co-founders Rodney Ramin and Brian Hatmaker started Orange Hat in February 2020. They met Jeff Nordgren through the brewery, who is opening Baker Boy.

Orange Hat and Baker Boy will open at the same time, hopefully May or early June, depending on construction and permitting.

The left side of the space will be Orange Hat's tasting room, bar and outdoor patio, blending into Baker Boy's food counter, service window and seating on the right.

The goal is to have both businesses have their own identities without a clear divide between the two.

"It's like the Wu-Tang Clan," Nordgren said. "I think we would all like you to walk from one end of our building to the other if you're not paying attention … and you're in the same place."

Nordgren is keeping Baker Boy's menu under wraps for now, but mentioned classic pies along with craft pizzas and “some new concepts to Knoxville.”

He plans to host a pizza pop-up at Real Good Kitchen soon, with more details to be announced on Instagram @bakerboypizzacompany.

Orange Hat will have a rotating list of beers on draft including pilsners, lagers, sours and IPAs.

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Ramin said he wants Orange Hat to be community focused.

"We're not a biker brewery. We're not a skater brewery. We're just your brewery, your pizza shop. Show up. Tell us what you want, and we'll do our best. We're here for you," Ramin told Knox News.

Ramin and Hatmaker said Orange Hat's Hardin Valley location served customers from the east side of the county, so opening this location gives those customers a closer destination.

"I just feel like the energy's going east with the new stadium, headed toward Holston Hills area, and I want to be a part of that," Hatmaker said.

The brewery and pizza shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily once it opens.

Elkmont Station restaurant opening soon in Farragut

A new restaurant ties elements of Knoxville, Farragut and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park together.

Elkmont Station is slated to open later this month at 103 S. Campbell Station Road in the Farragut Gateway shopping center.

It's named for the Elkmont community, a camp in the Great Smoky Mountains formerly used for logging and as a resort. Colonel William B. Townsend purchased the land and built a railroad.

Founding partner Jake Ogle said the menu isn't finalized, but will change seasonally and will have shrimp and grits, chicken and trout.

"General American cuisine that's got a twist tailored towards this area," Ogle told Knox News.

Ogle is waiting on final permits from the Town of Farragut.

Ogle has experience with restaurants as a co-founder of Scrambled Jake's at 7428 S. Northshore Drive. He's also a partner in Five Oaks Development Group and Ogle Brothers General Store in Sevierville.

Downtown deli Potchke sticks around

One of the biggest hits of last year remains Potchke, a New York City-style Jewish deli located in the Regas building at 318 N. Gay St.

Beginning as a pop-up, Potchke expanded its staff and hours to keep feeding people and was even featured in a New York Times article.

Owners Laurence Faber and Emily Williams have renewed their lease and are operating for at least another year, they told Knox News. They have a dream to open a dinner restaurant but are having fun operating Potchke for the time being. There's even a possibility it stays open longer.

"We keep thinking, 'Where's Potchke's forever home?'" Faber told Knox News. "I feel like it'll be five years down the line being like, 'Where's Potchke's forever home?' and we'll still be here."

The Kraken's Cup sets out to open this year

Brewing for seven years, The Kraken's Cup is a new tea room opening in Fountain City this year.

Owner Vallie Prince is renovating the space, finalizing the menu and establishing her "tea empire."

The space will be split into two sections: an English-style garden and the Adventurer's Library. The menu will have sandwiches and over 60 different varieties of tea.

Prince hopes to open in late spring or early summer.

Status Dough opens Farragut location

On Feb. 10, Status Dough opened its third location in Knoxville.

At 10943 Kingston Pike, Status Dough is serving Farragut artisanal doughnuts. It's down the street from Honeybee Coffee and in the shopping center to the left of Sir Goony's Family Fun Center.

It is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and at 7:30 a.m. on weekends.

Bed Bath & Beyond will close a Knoxville store

Announced on Feb. 9, Bed Bath & Beyond will close the Knoxville location at 224 Morrell Road in the Centre at Deane Hill. The Turkey Creek location will remain open.

This comes alongside the news that 150 Bed Bath & Beyond stores were closing so the retail chain could raise more than $1 billion in funding.

As of March 3, it was still open.

Yee-Haw finally opened in Knoxville

Two years in the making, Yee-Haw Brewing Company opened its Knoxville location at 745 N. Broadway.

Yee-Haw brought with it Nashville royalty in the form of Prince's Hot Chicken.

The Knoxville location features two large bars, a huge outdoor patio and a music stage for outdoor concerts.

"I don't know if there's any other outdoor venue like this in Knoxville, and to have it just right in the heart of North Knoxville is just a great way to bring folks here," Yee-Haw CEO Jennifer Podhajsky told Knox News.

Yee-Haw is now serving Daddy's Dogs, another Nashville exclusive, at its Gatlinburg location.

Condado Tacos opening in Turkey Creek

A chain is opening its first location in Knoxville soon, and it's got some enticing offers.

Located at 11383 Parkside Drive, Condado Tacos is hosting a grand opening 11 a.m. April 6. It will be the third location in Tennessee, but the first in Knoxville.

It's main specialty is tacos, with a build-your-own option. There's also a large drink menu with beer, liquor and margaritas.

The first 100 guests at the grand opening will win a year's worth of tacos and a free T-shirt.

"At Condado, we offer craveable and flavorful tacos, dips and margs and provide our guests with a delicious, full-service dining experience that matches your speed, at the best value anywhere for under $20," Condado Tacos president and CEO Chris Artinian in a press release.

Best Buy is closing Farragut location

In another piece of major retail news, Best Buy is closing its location in Turkey Creek.

It was slated to close March 4.

The other Knoxville location at 8925 Towne And Country Circle will remain open.

Fable Hollow Coffee and Bookshoppe quietly opens

Fable Hollow Coffee and Bookshoppe quietly opened its doors at 2910 Tazewell Pike, Suite A, in Fountain City.

The business took to Facebook on Feb. 14 to say it had been open for a full week.

"Everyone who has discovered our little secret has been so sweet and I’ve had no idea what to say on here since we’ve been up and running!" the Facebook post read.

The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.

Knox Pride adds Thriftique to resource center

Combining the words "thrift" and "boutique," Knox Pride has opened its Thriftique to continue its mission to serve.

Located at 4044 Chapman Highway in the Knox Pride Resource Center, the Thriftique is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The goal is to provide options for the LGBTQ and South Knoxville communities that are affordable. Including pants, shirts, jackets, handbags and jewelry, most prices range between $3-$10, but are flexible for those who can't afford to pay.

"Instead of people coming to a clothing closet, it feels like they're coming to a clothing store," executive director John Camp told Knox News. "The difference is if you don't have the ability to pay … you can just take the clothing and go and then folks in the community that can afford to pay for things help cover the cost of the center."

Loco Burro adds lunch menu and specialty days

The Tex Mex restaurant Loco Burro has added a lunch menu along with specials at its West Town Mall location.

The lunch menu is offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It includes menu items like the lunch burrito, Mexican pizza and tortilla burger.

Loco Burro has specialty nights on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. including deals for service industry workers, margaritas and tacos.

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Undeclared opens on 'the Strip' from Southside Garage owners

After some delays in construction, Undeclared opened Feb. 9 at 713 17th St. on the same block as Chipotle on Cumberland Avenue.

Originally reported in August 2022, the bar comes from the owners of Southside Garage, James Tourville and David Yousif. It promises cheap drinks served fast in a Volunteers-friendly space.

"There needs to be safe places that students can walk to and go have a good night and … not worry about driving and stuff like that, and so we're happy to do that. 'The Strip' isn't dead," Tourville told Knox News.

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Savannah Bee Company opens Pigeon Forge location

The final business news comes with a swarm of sweet "bee-auty" products.

Savannah Bee Company opened its second location in Pigeon Forge at 2655 Teaster Lane suite No. 240 in The Mountain Mile and Tower Shops. The first can be found on The Island at 131 The Island Drive.

The store specializes in honey-based items including beauty products, home goods, spices and (of course) honey. It also includes a mead bar with an outdoor patio.

A grand opening event will be held in the first week of April.

Keenan Thomas reports for the Knox News business growth and development team. You can reach him by email at keenan.thomas@knoxnews.com. Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at knoxnews.com/subscribe.

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