Damon Rawls spends his days helping businesses grow. So, creating the Knoxville Black Business Directory was nothing too far-fetched. The directory has grown in just a few short months and is helping people make conscious spending decisions to support Black-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19. 

<p>Damon Rawls spends his days helping businesses grow. So, creating the Knoxville Black Business Directory was nothing too far-fetched. The directory has grown in just a few short months and is helping people make conscious spending decisions to support Black-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

The Scruffy Stuff

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.

Damon Rawls spends his days helping businesses grow. So, creating the Knoxville Black Business Directory was nothing too far-fetched. The directory has grown in just a few short months and is helping people make conscious spending decisions to support Black-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19.