141 - Catching Up with Knoxville Favorites: Fantasy of Trees, Sugar Queen & KARM
What's new with some of Knoxville's favorite local businesses and organizations?
In this special episode of Big Orange Business, host Haley Jones reconnects with three returning guests to hear what's changed, what's coming next, and how they're continuing to make a difference across East Tennessee.
🎄 FANTASY OF TREES
Natalia Havasy from Dolly Parton Children's Hospital returns to share what's happening with the 2026 Fantasy of Trees. From a new name and holiday theme to family activities, volunteer opportunities, and the important healthcare programs supported by the event, there's plenty to look forward to this year.
Learn more:
https://www.dollychildrens.org/ways-to-give/events/fantasy-of-trees/
🍩 SUGAR QUEEN CREAMERY & DOUGHNUTRY
Staci Woodward joins Haley to talk about Sugar Queen's continued growth, including the Belltown location, the Doughnutry's first year in business, seasonal favorites like pumpkin cheesecake and Thanksgiving pies, and the possibility of future expansion. She also shares why running a doughnut shop has been more challenging than running an ice cream business!
Sugar Queen Creamery:
https://thesugarqueencreamery.com
Sugar Queen Doughnutry:
https://thesugarqueendoughnutry.com
🎁 KARM STORES
Josh Lively returns to discuss KARM's popular Christmas stores, the unique treasures shoppers can discover, and how donations and purchases help support Knox Area Rescue Ministries. He also shares a remarkable story about a family finding a meaningful Christmas decoration with an unexpected connection to their past.
Learn more:
https://karm.org
Whether you're a longtime Knoxville resident, new to East Tennessee, or thinking about relocating to the area, this episode is a reminder of the people, businesses, and organizations that make Knoxville such a special community.
Big Orange Business, hosted by Knoxville Realtor Haley Jones, celebrates local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and the stories behind the businesses and organizations shaping East Tennessee.
Follow the podcast for more conversations about Knoxville businesses, local favorites, and life in East Tennessee!
In this special episode of Big Orange Business, host Haley Jones reconnects with three returning guests to hear what's changed, what's coming next, and how they're continuing to make a difference across East Tennessee.
🎄 FANTASY OF TREES
Natalia Havasy from Dolly Parton Children's Hospital returns to share what's happening with the 2026 Fantasy of Trees. From a new name and holiday theme to family activities, volunteer opportunities, and the important healthcare programs supported by the event, there's plenty to look forward to this year.
Learn more:
https://www.dollychildrens.org/ways-to-give/events/fantasy-of-trees/
🍩 SUGAR QUEEN CREAMERY & DOUGHNUTRY
Staci Woodward joins Haley to talk about Sugar Queen's continued growth, including the Belltown location, the Doughnutry's first year in business, seasonal favorites like pumpkin cheesecake and Thanksgiving pies, and the possibility of future expansion. She also shares why running a doughnut shop has been more challenging than running an ice cream business!
Sugar Queen Creamery:
https://thesugarqueencreamery.com
Sugar Queen Doughnutry:
https://thesugarqueendoughnutry.com
🎁 KARM STORES
Josh Lively returns to discuss KARM's popular Christmas stores, the unique treasures shoppers can discover, and how donations and purchases help support Knox Area Rescue Ministries. He also shares a remarkable story about a family finding a meaningful Christmas decoration with an unexpected connection to their past.
Learn more:
https://karm.org
Whether you're a longtime Knoxville resident, new to East Tennessee, or thinking about relocating to the area, this episode is a reminder of the people, businesses, and organizations that make Knoxville such a special community.
Big Orange Business, hosted by Knoxville Realtor Haley Jones, celebrates local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and the stories behind the businesses and organizations shaping East Tennessee.
Follow the podcast for more conversations about Knoxville businesses, local favorites, and life in East Tennessee!
