As a nearly lifelong vegetarian and now committed vegan, I first learned about the Gentle Barn Tennessee in the fall of 2015, when they hosted Gentle Thanksgiving, a dinner and event aimed at providing a cruelty-free Thanksgiving experience. Ever since then, I have held a soft spot in my heart for the Gentle Barn.
Read MoreMiyoko Skinner is the reigning queen of vegan cheese, and her Miyoko's Kitchen cultured nut cheeses are famously better than everything else commercially available. Luckily for Knoxville, they are now available at Three Rivers Market.
Read MoreIf you have a pet with a behavioral issue, aromatherapy for dogs may be the safe, natural tool you've been looking for.
Read MoreDude—Knoxville has a vegan bakery. First we got a food truck, and now this? #Blessed. As you can see from her Instagram account, CloudWalker Sweets owner Houston Mackenzie makes a wide variety of desserts that are not only delicious, but downright artistic.
Read MoreIf you enjoy working outdoors and you're looking for a job that reflects your love of animals, your time has come--The Gentle Barn is looking for an animal caretaker.
Read MoreA little while ago, I got an email from a young guy who wanted some advice on getting started as a vegan in Knoxville. I can totally relate; I had similar issues when I was newly vegan. It's a challenging time, but it's exciting too—so much to explore!
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