The Maker City is ready for makers & creators to transition back to in-person markets The pandemic had Knoxville makers transition to the online way of showcasing their creations, known as Maker Monday's. Author: Marisa Rios Updated: 6:35 PM EDT July 12, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — To all of you makers and creators - The Maker City is back in action! As markets and craft fairs come back in-person, makers are ready to get out and show their products in-person. When the craft fairs shut down, the Maker City council liaison Anne Templeton said makers still needed a way to make a living. "We have a variety of makers and creators," Templeton said. "We have jewelry makers, we have painters, we have stain glass makers. There's musicians and poets."