About Connecting Knox
Your guide to events, businesses, and community in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: help people experience more of Knoxville. By bringing together local events, businesses, and community experiences into one easy-to-use platform, Connecting Knox makes it easier than ever to stay informed, get involved, and explore your city.
What You Can Do with Connecting Knox
Discover Knoxville Events
Find concerts, festivals, sports, and local events happening across Knoxville every day.
Explore Local Businesses
Browse restaurants, shops, and services throughout Knoxville and support local businesses.
Connect with the Community
Join groups, discover clubs, and meet people who share your interests.
Find Home Services
Easily connect with trusted local professionals for home services, repairs, and projects.
Our Founder
Justin Martinez
Justin is a former Sergeant in the United States Army, he holds many awards and accommodations for his service. Justin completed and passed the U.S. Army Ranger leadership course, conducted a nine month deployment to Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and was Honorably discharged in 2015.
After the Army, Justin proceeded to obtain his Bachelor’s degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Master’s degree in Real Estate Development. During college Justin ran door to door sales teams and started a healthy vending machine company that were both very successful. Justin moved to Tennessee in 2021 to finally live where he had always wanted,
“I always felt like I was meant to live in Tennessee, I know that is where I want my future children to be raised.”
When Justin moved to Tennessee, he built a successful real estate portfolio, including both Airbnb properties and single-family homes. However, he faced challenges in connecting with local businesses and residents. Recognizing a need for a single app to unite Knoxville’s businesses and communities, Justin sought a cofounder to help realize his vision. Partnering with Patrick Miley Jr. (Miley), they have been working tirelessly to launch Connecting Knox, LLC., aiming to make it the essential app for all things Knoxville.
- Veteran: U.S Army Ranger, 2012 - 2015
- Successful Real Estate Entrepreneur
- Founder, Owner: Compound Effect Coaching
Bringing Knoxville Together
Connecting Knox is a local discovery platform built to help you find events, explore businesses, and connect with your community in Knoxville, Tennessee. From concerts and festivals to restaurants, home services, and local groups, everything happening in Knoxville is brought together in one easy-to-use app. Whether you're looking for something to do, somewhere to go, or ways to connect, Connecting Knox makes it simple to experience more of your city. Our mission is to help people stay connected to Knoxville by making local discovery faster, easier, and more accessible while supporting the businesses and communities that make this city thrive.
Experience More of Knoxville
When you know what’s happening around you, you unlock more opportunities to explore, connect, and enjoy your city. With Connecting Knox, you can discover new events, support local businesses, find trusted services, and stay connected to your community all in one place. Our vision is to become the go-to platform for discovering everything happening in Knoxville, while continuing to grow and connect communities even further.