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A year ago, entrepreneur Josh Smith could barely get around downtown Knoxville without a GPS. Now he s a downtown property owner and part-time resident.
He also created downtown s tiniest speakeasy, located at 304 S. Gay St.
Renting the speakeasy, located in a back hallway and behind a secret door, is extra.
Repurposing a vault
Smith bought the building in 2020 and wanted to make use of the vault inside, a relic from the historic Friedman s Jewelers store.
The speakeasy, which includes the vault and an exterior room, transports guests back to the early 1900s with some period-accurate décor and antiques.