Quality First: How UrbanHouse - The Venue Introduced Third Wave Coffee to Henderson

“third wave coffee.” noun. 1. The most recent cultural phenomenon in the history of the coffee industry and consumption. Comes after the first wave of coffee, which included “growing coffee consumption exponentially,” and the second wave of coffee, which began to “define and enjoy specialty coffee.” 2. Purchasing coffee due to its “origin and artisan methods of production.” 3. A movement aspiring to produce the highest quality of coffee possible at every level while pleasing and intriguing the coffee consumer. “UrbanHouse.” noun.

Local Business, Global Impact

Martin, Tennessee, is a town with a population of around 11,475. It’s known for its annual Tennessee Soybean Festival and for the University of Tennessee at Martin. If you drive down University Street, you’ll go right through the university, pass by Sammie’s (an aptly-named sandwich shop), and mosey by several boutiques and small shops. It’s a small, charming place. Locals support the UTM Skyhawks and the Westview High School Chargers and eat at The Grind.

To Serve with Love

I’m sitting by myself, the steady thrum of others’ voices around me, and I’m looking at a white sign with neat black lettering: “WHERE HOT COFFEE AND WARM CONVERSATION FLOW.”I’ve got the hot coffee part—it’s steaming pleasantly in a glossy brown mug—and I can hear the groups talking around me. There are some college students in the corner of the room. (I can tell they’re in school because of their tired eyes trained on the laptops perched in front of them, even as they continue to hold conversation with each other.)

Top 10 Jackson Dates for Your Valentine

Some of you Jacksonians may be scrambling for some thoughtful date ideas for your Valentine this weekend. Fear not—We've got you covered. No, there's no need to head of to Nashville of Memphis to show your love how much you care. We've got the perfect variety for your unique personality right here in Jackson, Tennessee.

GuidesKatie HowertonFebruary 12, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, entertainment, Valentine's Day, holiday, date, fun, Katie Howerton, Rock'n Dough, local, local shop, local business, local restaurant, local food, Jackson Walk, Alba, food, meal, coffee, coffee shop, event, dinner, lunch, Chandelier Café & Catering, Anthony Kearns, Jackson Symphony, The Forked Vine, Burger Barn, kids, children, family, marriage, Grubb's Grocery, Magic Wheels, Yogurt Square, dessert, snack, picnic, Cypress Grove, Woodstock Bake Shop, Fleur de Lee, Carnegie, International Rockabilly Hall of Fame, International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, Shirley's Bakery, Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill, Tulum, Tennessee Safari Park, HaliHannigan's Cupcakery, Brook Shaw & Son Old Country Store, Old Country Store, Brooks Shaw, Brooks Shaw & Son Old Country Store, Casey Jones Village, Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum, Rusty’s TV & Movie Car Museum, Dumplin's, Asia Garden, The Ned, Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, art, Downtown Tavern, Padharo Sa, Jackson Escape Rooms, Al Houda, International Food Market, Andrew Peterson, concert, Star Center, fundraiser

Stay 731: Acceptance

After my divorce I almost left Jackson to live on the Appalachian Trail, expecting to leave for six months and return somehow different, new, and with a long beard. I also contemplated living in my Subaru, hopping from town to town like a wandering nomad. I even considered becoming a farmer, finding friends among the crops and pigs.

EssaysAnthony KirkNovember 30, 2015Stay731, #stay731, Jackson TN, Tennessee, Anthony Kirk, community, acceptance, divorce, Appalachian Trail, travel, adventure, identity, tragedy, loss, coffee, coffee shop, Timothy Keller, Christian, Christianity, friends, Katie Howerton