Jessi was born and raised on Seven Spring’s land. Her German grandmother, Oma, who first found the land, taught her courage to jump across the stream. It wasn’t long before she jumped abroad and founded Global Just Designs, a fair- trade clothing business dedicated to improving the lives of Maya women in Guatemala. Meanwhile, Zach had been living in Guatemala for years working at the University and founding an NGO based on creativity. The two finally crossed paths in 2014. They soon co-founded the international yoga school Kula Collective in 2015 and continue to dream up ways to express their passions for holistic learning in Seven Springs.
Herman's mother, Oma, brought him from Germany to Maryville to live with his stepfather at the tender age of 9. His story of adaptation to East Tennessee culture is an example of building community. His mother bought the land where Seven Springs now resides in 1977. Soon after, Herman met Mary, and together they studied agriculture, plant sciences, animal husbandry, and forestry at University of Tennessee, melding select principles with those from the "back to the land movement" on their new land. Over the years, Herman and Mary have worked together in pipefitting, welding, and owned a landscape and greenhouse business for twenty years. Most recently, Mary worked for the US Forest Service in forestry and ecology. They are both happily retired now sharing their gifts and experience with Seven Springs. |
Lemongrass
912 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 681.8785 Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar. Vegan & gluten-free friendly. Rocky’s Jamaica Sunrise 501 N Cusick St, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 233-1065 Roadside place with a drive-thru window & outdoor tables for Jamaican specialties. Masala 1811 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 406-1711 Traditional Indian food with vegetarian options. Bahia Bowls 429 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 724-2654 Acai Bowls, Pitaya Bowls, Green Bowls, Smoothies & made-to-order Chopped Salads & Wraps. Gluten & Dairy free options. Walnut Kitchen 606 High St, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 980-8228 High-end American and Southern dine-in cuisine. Tomato Head The Gallery Shopping Center, 7240 Kingston Pike #172, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 584-1075 Hip American cafe-bakery serving light, hearty & vegetarian fare including pizza with beer & wine. |
Full Service BBQ
113 S Washington St, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 981-4414 BBQ, brisket, sweet tea & more are doled out at an old gas station with drive-thru & picnic tables. Vienna Coffee Company, LLC. 212 College St B, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 681-0517 Coffee, soup & salads, vegan options & outdoor back patio. Southland Books & Cafe 1505 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 984-4847 Coffee, drink specials, soups & salads. Vegan options. The Abbey at the Heartland Chapel 7765 River Rd, Townsend, TN 37882 (865) 448-1924 Local craft beer, small bites & vegetarian options. Tupelo Honey 1 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 522-0004 Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails. Good Golly Tamale 112 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 337-5771 Warm, casual joint offering a range of tamales stuffed with veggie & meat options. Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bakeshop 131 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 981-9700 Sandwiches, baked pies, and dessert pies. Everything homemade that day. |
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