New in Knoxville this month: Jeremiah's Italian Ice in Hardin Valley, Fifth Third Bank's Kingston Overlook branch and PriorityPet Urgent Care on Kingston Pike.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Rebuilt each month. Entries come from ribbon-cutting and opening announcements on the Knoxville Chamber community calendar and the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce events calendar, linked to each entry. A listing here is news, not an endorsement, and no business paid to be included.

Three businesses are marking openings in Knoxville this month, all on the west side: an Italian ice shop in Hardin Valley, a pet urgent care clinic on Kingston Pike and a new Fifth Third Bank branch at Kingston Overlook. Each item links to the announcement.

Business help and records

Openings and ribbon cuttings, October 2026

Business What it is Address Date
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Hardin Valley Italian ice, gelati and soft-serve ice cream 11432 Hardin Valley Road Ribbon cutting 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13
PriorityPet Urgent Care Urgent care clinic for pets 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 132 Open house noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Fifth Third Bank, Kingston Overlook Bank branch 9620 Kingston Pike Ribbon cutting 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Hardin Valley makes Italian ice, layered “gelati” and soft ice cream. The Farragut West Knox Chamber held its ribbon cutting Oct. 13. Chamber listing

PriorityPet Urgent Care held a free open house from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at its clinic in Suite 132, 7240 Kingston Pike. Knoxville Chamber listing

Fifth Third Bank is welcoming customers to its Kingston Overlook branch with a community ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 20. Chamber listing

Coming up nearby

  • Posh+Lavish Mattress of Farragut, 11531 Kingston Pike in Farragut, about 15 miles west, holds its ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Chamber listing

How we build this list

Each month we collect openings from the area’s chambers of commerce, from businesses’ own announcements and from submissions. We list a business only when its opening or ribbon cutting is announced by the business or a chamber, with the address and date. We do not list home addresses for home-based businesses. Closings are included when the business announces them.

Starting a business in Knoxville

  • Register the company with the Tennessee Secretary of State if it is a corporation or LLC.
  • Get a business license from the Knox County Clerk; the county links its application online.
  • Check zoning and permits before you sign a lease; a change of use can need a permit from Plans Review and Inspections.
  • Apply for a food permit from the Knox County Health Department if you will serve food; see our restaurant inspections guide.

What this means for you

  • West Knoxville and Hardin Valley are where most of this month’s openings are.
  • Opening a business? Tell us, and we will include it in next month’s list at no charge.

Related: things to do this month and Knoxville population and growth.

Frequently asked questions

What new businesses opened in Knoxville in October 2026?

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Hardin Valley held its ribbon cutting Oct. 13, PriorityPet Urgent Care on Kingston Pike held an open house Oct. 17, and Fifth Third Bank’s Kingston Overlook branch has a ribbon cutting Oct. 20.

How do I get a business license in Knoxville?

Most businesses need a Knox County business license from the Knox County Clerk, which can be applied for online, and businesses inside city limits also deal with the City of Knoxville’s business tax office. New companies register with the Tennessee Secretary of State.

How do I get my new Knoxville business listed here?

Send us the business name, address, opening date and a link through our contact page. A listing here is free.