(Today’s article is provided by Alexa-Marie Melendez, UT Intern, who will write for the website for the next few months.) After the snow melted, rainy days took its place, and even though this past weekend exhibited gray skies, Chocolate Fest captured the brilliance and warmth of a sunny day. January 27th marked the annual Chocolate Fest here in Knoxville. This year a collection of 116 businesses, bakeries, and artisans gathered at the Jacob Building located in Chilhowee Park; to celebrate all things chocolate and sweet, and so much more.