12-B-21-SU Alissa (37912), November 24, 2021 at 7:14 AM
I am a homeowner in Fountain City, which is an easy 5-7 minute drive to Old North Knox. My friends and I have grown quite fond of spending our weekends supporting local businesses (The Donut Shop, Xul, WildLove, Barrelhouse by Gypsy, etc.) in the Old North area. Knoxville is an incredibly dog-friendly city, and having the option to socialize with friends and bringing your pup along for a leash less adventure at The Bark sounds like an excellent idea. Nearby large cities have these businesses (Nashville, Asheville, Chattanooga, etc.) and they have proven to be quite popular and successful. I predict this business model to be incredibly popular for Knoxvillians in their 20s and 30s especially.
On a personal note, I have had the privilege of getting to know Hanna as a friend and through her dog training skills with my own recently adopted pup. Hanna is one of the hardest working people I know, with fierce tenacity and wisdom far beyond her years. I predict this new business venture to be successful for her, and I hope Knoxville will support this young entrepreneur.
