Norene baker’s sourdough rises with community spirit

If you like fresh sourdough bread and are up for a short weekend drive in the country, you might check out the “rebarkable” Three Dog Acre Farmstand. It could be the place to get your tastebuds to salivating. Sitting on the side of Sherrilltown Road, it’s 11 miles from Lebanon via Cainsville Road in the Norene community and is five miles from Watertown.

5 Restaurant Chains Closing Tennessee Locations in 2026

Think of your usual booth at your usual restaurant and the order you could recite by heart. Maybe it’s the happy hour queso you’ve counted on for years. Here are some of the restaurant chains shutting down Tennessee locations this year, and where each one went dark. 1....

This Rustic Tennessee Restaurant Cooks Its Ribeyes Over Hickory, and the Results Are Mouthwatering

Hickory smoke and a cowboy-cut ribeye share the same sentence on this menu, and my stomach noticed right away. The steaks here cook over real hickory wood, and that one detail changes everything. The menu also lists Marshall Dillon’s Ribeye, Whiskey River Sirloin, and a New Orleans steak. Then there’s...

Buc-ee’s Sets Opening Date for New Tennessee Travel Center

The site will mark Buc-ee's third in the state. Buc-ee’s has announced that it will open its newest travel center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Nov. 16. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. CST. Located at 3355 Elam Rd., the new Buc-ee’s will span 74,000 square...

This Unassuming Tennessee Cafe Serves Biscuits and Gravy That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

A honey bun goes on the grill here, and nobody thinks that’s strange. It’s simply part of the morning at a small, cash-only diner where biscuits and gravy get the most attention. I like how plain this place keeps things. The doors open at 6 AM on weekdays,...

This Old-Fashioned Tennessee Butcher Shop Brings Farm-Fresh Meat Straight To The Town Square

Every steak in this butcher case comes from animals raised on the owner’s own farm, just a short drive away. That means the cattle, pigs, chickens, and lambs never pass through a giant middleman. I love the idea of knowing exactly which pasture my dinner came from. The man...

This Once-Massive Restaurant Chain Has Just One Tennessee Location Left, And It Still Serves The Classics

A pump of warm cheese sauce sits right on the toppings bar, and you get to decide how much lands on your plate. That’s how burgers work here. The kitchen cooks your patty, then hands the finishing touches over to you. The sesame seed buns are made in-house, which...

6 Food City Checkout Traps That Often Catch Tennesseans

A coupon can feel like a sure thing, right up until the cashier scans it. Food City has rules for how savings work, and Tennesseans who shop there can get tripped up by the details. Here’s what to know so your total matches your plan. 1. Discounts Lost on...

10 East Tennessee Spots Serving Some of the Best Fried Catfish You’ll Ever Try

One catfish joint in the Smokies runs a seasonal sno-cone stand right beside its New Orleans-style kitchen. I love that detail. Fried fish and shaved ice on the same stop sounds like a summer plan I could follow forever. Other spots on this list go big in different ways. One...

Wawa’s First Nashville Store Opens This Month

The retailer plans to open more than 50 stores in Tennessee over the next 10 years. Wawa has announced the opening date for its first store in Nashville, which will begin serving residents on Nov. 19. This will mark the chain’s sixth store to open in Tennessee this year.

New Target With Expanded Grocery Departments Opens In Cookeville, TN

Target opened a new store in Cookeville, Tennessee, in October, bringing an expanded selection of fresh produce, meat and dairy to a previously unserved market an hour east of Nashville. The approximately 128,000-square-foot store features the retailer’s enlarged fresh grocery assortment along with a Starbucks Café, Drive Up, Order Pickup...

These Tennessee Pie Shops Are Worth the Detour

Tennessee might just be one of the most beautiful states in the country during fall, between the Smoky Mountains in full foliage, the harvest season at all the local farms, and of course, the seasonal treats at every restaurant and bakery in the Volunteer State. There is no better time to visit some amazing pie […]

Murfreesboro Mexican Joint Scores 72 as Inspectors Toss 8 Pounds of Food

These are the lowest food health scores from October 27 to November 3, 2026, in Rutherford County, with their most recent inspection scores. Not all scores are bad; these are just the lowest health scores.Read more local health inspections here!. Mexiven | 1706 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro | 72 | 10/27/2026.

Bring Cash For The Ham And Cheese Croissants At This Mom-And-Pop Tennessee Donut Shop

The most famous thing at one small Tennessee donut shop isn’t a donut at all. It’s a ham and cheese croissant, and you’ll need actual paper money to buy one. Doors open at 5 AM most mornings, and the glazed donuts are famous around town for being soft and light. Cards stay in your wallet here, so a quick ATM stop belongs on the plan.

This Tennessee Butcher Shop Looks Ordinary Outside, but Inside Is a Meat Lover’s Paradise

One shopper once bought a whole brisket here, tucked it in a carry-on bag, and flew it home to smoke. That tells you plenty about how much people trust this little meat counter. The doors open at 6 AM on weekdays. You can grab custom-cut steaks, barbecue ribs, a plate...

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Grab a Plate and Dig Into Red-Eye Gravy at These 7 Tennessee Breakfast Spots

Red-eye gravy starts with salty country ham drippings and a splash of coffee. That’s it. No flour, no thickener, just a thin, smoky pour that somehow tastes like a family recipe. I love that a sauce this humble still shows up on breakfast menus across Tennessee. It cuts through...