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Food Scene: New cocktail lounge coming from the creators of Sleepyhead

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Harris, left, and Brandon Carruth stand in the future location of Do Not Disturb at 2602 E. Main St.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Harris, left, and Brandon Carruth stand in the future location of Do Not Disturb at 2602 E. Main St. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Harris, left, and Brandon Carruth stand in the future location of Do Not Disturb at 2602 E. Main St.

Set your phone to “do not disturb.” Better yet — turn it off.

Christian Harris and Brandon Carruth, the owners and founders of Sleepyhead Coffee, are bringing a special space to the Scenic City. Do Not Disturb will be a cocktail bar, a place to eat and drink, and, perhaps most importantly, a place to unplug and connect with community.

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The morning light was diffused through the big picture windows and filtered across the expansive wooden floor at 2602 E. Main St.