133 - Sparrow Wine Bar: Creating a Place to Belong in Farragut
What happens when you open a wine bar…and accidentally discover you've opened a restaurant and a gathering place, too?
On this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Amy at Sparrow Wine Bar in Farragut, Tennessee, the sister business to Euphoric Cheese Shop.
Sparrow was designed to be comfortable, approachable and intentionally unpretentious—a place where you can meet a friend, read a book, share a charcuterie board, enjoy a wine flight, or simply settle into a leather couch and stay awhile.
And you don't have to be a wine expert—or even drink wine—to enjoy it. Sparrow offers beer, whiskey, non-alcoholic options, food, private events, tastings, games and happy hour alongside its wine selection.
Learn more about Sparrow Wine Bar:
sparrowwinebar.com
Haley and Amy also dig into the business behind the bar: what it's really like to build a company with your best friend, the unexpected learning curve of running a restaurant, why regular customers mean so much to a small business owner, and Amy's advice for anyone wondering whether their own business idea will actually work.
Whether you already live in Knoxville, are visiting East Tennessee, or are considering moving to Knoxville or Farragut, Sparrow is the kind of local place that helps make a community feel like home.
In this episode:
• The story behind Sparrow Wine Bar and Euphoric Cheese Shop
• Why Sparrow was created as a place to gather
• Wine flights and learning what you actually like
• Options for people who don't drink wine or alcohol
• Food, charcuterie, grilled cheese and dessert boards
• Private events, tastings and happy hour
• Going into business with your best friend
• What Amy learned when Sparrow unexpectedly became a restaurant
• The emotional reality of starting a business
• Why supporting local businesses matters
• Amy's advice for entrepreneurs navigating the unknown
On this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Amy at Sparrow Wine Bar in Farragut, Tennessee, the sister business to Euphoric Cheese Shop.
Sparrow was designed to be comfortable, approachable and intentionally unpretentious—a place where you can meet a friend, read a book, share a charcuterie board, enjoy a wine flight, or simply settle into a leather couch and stay awhile.
And you don't have to be a wine expert—or even drink wine—to enjoy it. Sparrow offers beer, whiskey, non-alcoholic options, food, private events, tastings, games and happy hour alongside its wine selection.
Learn more about Sparrow Wine Bar:
sparrowwinebar.com
Haley and Amy also dig into the business behind the bar: what it's really like to build a company with your best friend, the unexpected learning curve of running a restaurant, why regular customers mean so much to a small business owner, and Amy's advice for anyone wondering whether their own business idea will actually work.
Whether you already live in Knoxville, are visiting East Tennessee, or are considering moving to Knoxville or Farragut, Sparrow is the kind of local place that helps make a community feel like home.
In this episode:
• The story behind Sparrow Wine Bar and Euphoric Cheese Shop
• Why Sparrow was created as a place to gather
• Wine flights and learning what you actually like
• Options for people who don't drink wine or alcohol
• Food, charcuterie, grilled cheese and dessert boards
• Private events, tastings and happy hour
• Going into business with your best friend
• What Amy learned when Sparrow unexpectedly became a restaurant
• The emotional reality of starting a business
• Why supporting local businesses matters
• Amy's advice for entrepreneurs navigating the unknown
