April 7, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET

Barista Katherine Trent takes a customer’s order at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Coffee roaster November Nicholson bags coffee beans in the roast room at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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An entryway to one of the several seating areas inside Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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People chat and work while enjoying coffee at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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A Knoxville mural at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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People enjoy plush seating at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Barista Katherine Trent makes a drink at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Merchandise and bagged coffee for sale at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Coffee roaster November Nicholson works on roasting coffee beans at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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A latte at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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People work on their laptops while enjoying coffee at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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Barista Katherine Trent makes a drink at Likewise Coffee in East Knoxville on April 6, 2026.
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