There's not much shopping that happens at coffee shops; they are more like caffeine lounges than anything else. This is especially true for those who prefer tea and other drinks, yet you'll still find these people in coffee shops around Knoxville.

That's because coffee shops are about far more than their roasts. Atmosphere, meeting areas, gifts and food all are offered in these spaces around town. 

Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott pick their favorite Knoxville coffee shops around town on this week's episode. The catch: Coffee can't be a factor in their choices.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

There's not much shopping that happens at coffee shops; they are more like caffeine lounges than anything else. This is especially true for those who prefer tea and other drinks, yet you'll still find these people in coffee shops around Knoxville.
That's because coffee shops are about far more than their roasts. Atmosphere, meeting areas, gifts and food all are offered in these spaces around town. 
Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott pick their favorite Knoxville coffee shops around town on this week's episode. The catch: Coffee can't be a factor in their choices.
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

There's not much shopping that happens at coffee shops; they are more like caffeine lounges than anything else. This is especially true for those who prefer tea and other drinks, yet you'll still find these people in coffee shops around Knoxville.  That's because coffee shops are about far more than their roasts. Atmosphere, meeting areas, gifts and food all are offered in these spaces around town.   Co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brenna McDermott pick their favorite Knoxville coffee shops around town on this week's episode. The catch: Coffee can't be a factor in their choices.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.