2014-10-20 13.03.10

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the downtown area.

Perk Cup had their official ribbon-cutting Monday. For owner Corie Manglos, having this store is a dream come true.

Manglos says she’d always wanted to own a coffee shop and ice cream parlor and when the location at 113 East Main Street opened up, she thought this was the perfect opportunity.

Manglos said she’s studying for her masters degree and used to frequent the establishment when it was Founders. When she heard the store was going up for sale, Manglos said she couldn’t miss the opportunity.

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