/
Print
Services
Residents
Business
Visitors
Government
City of Knoxville
Blogs
City Blog
Maker Profile: John Phillips...
Maker Profile: John Phillips, Phillips Forged
John Phillips is the owner of
Phillips Forged
and received national recognition this summer as the winner of a challenge on a Forged by Fire (Season 6, Episode 20) on the History Channel.
Phillips is modest about his success, but with increased attention and increased demand for his knives from chefs all over the world, he has had to recently hit the pause button on taking new custom orders.
As his business grows, Phillips turns to the Maker community for guidance. The Maker community “has always been an incredible wealth of friendship and resources,” said Phillips recently.
Mayor Madeline Rogero introduced Phillips at the 2019 Maker Summit, noting that Phillips is one of several makers receiving national attention and putting Knoxville on the map as a
Maker City
.
By being involved with the maker community, Phillips has “found both moral support from other artists, as well as sage advice from experienced mentors who have helped m throughout building my business. To me the Maker City Summit has been a key element for both learning more about how to build my business but also strengthening my connection to the community.”
For a tour of John’s shop and his story, view a short video
here
.
Posted by
On 11 September, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Recent Posts
Stadium Halfway Completed: Wooden Roof Installed - Next Up, Light Poles!
Meet Your Neighborhood Firefighters! Hundreds Attend Easter Egg Hunt / Open House at Station 12
City Employee Hard at Work for 50 Years: 'I Love My Job, I Love Keeping Busy'
Residents Weigh in on Future of McClung Redevelopment
Urban Wilderness: 1 week, 2 milestones
Congratulations to KPD's Newly Promoted Officers!
#PublicWorksWednesday: Dirty Lots and Neighborhood Codes
KPD Officer Delivers Groceries to Snowbound 90-Year-Old: 'I Love Taking Care of My Community'
KFD Provided Life-saving Help During the Snowstorm: 'We Made a Difference'
Fleet Services Technicians Worked 24/7 to Keep City Plow & Salt Trucks on the Road 24/7
Archives
April 2024 (4)
March 2024 (3)
February 2024 (3)
January 2024 (2)
December 2023 (4)
November 2023 (5)
October 2023 (4)
August 2023 (1)
July 2023 (1)
June 2023 (4)
May 2023 (2)
Group Blogs
City Blog
KAT Blog
KPD News & Alerts
Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project
More...
Post Categories
City Events
City Services
Cumberland Ave.
Downtown
Government
KAT
Mayor Kincannon
Meetings
Neighborhoods
Outdoor & Recreation
Public Safety
Redevelopment
Road Work
South Waterfront
Sustainability
Content Alert Subscription
Blog Feeds
Podcast Feeds
Subscribe to Email Alerts