A grand opening was held Saturday for Spire Drink Company in Knoxville.

The community came out to see the new drink shop located at 101 E Marion St. Co-Founders Nicolas and Danielle Lirio have worked on construction of their business since November. Nicolas, who is originally from Iowa, and Danielle, who is from Ohio, met at Bible college in Redding, CA, and Nicolas said he felt called to Knoxville. When they first came to Knoxville they started flipping houses and then decided to open their own business after finding a property that best suited their needs. The drink shop provides a  variety of coffees, teas, and unique sodas. The Lirio’s say that what is really important to them is providing the best quality of product. Nicolas said they wanted to create the best possible atmosphere for the Knoxville community.

“My wife has done an incredible job of being very particular in her taste to create an inviting atmosphere where people not only hear come on in we want you here , but they can feel it.”

The hours of Spire are 6:00 am – 7:00 pm. Hear from Nicolas and Danielle Lirio on today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville.