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Sevierville Locals Have Been Starting Their Mornings At Five Oaks… Rather, At Huck Finn’s? No, At Mel’s Diner

Every Smoky Mountain town has an argument that never quite ends, and around Sevier County it goes like this: where should the day begin? Some folks name one breakfast spot, others name another, and then somebody at the table changes their mind halfway through the sentence. That little debate is...

Sevier County, TN · 12d
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Shopping, Snacks And More Await At This Family-Run Tennessee General Store Along The Way

Local potters shape mugs, bowls, and even bacon cookers right inside this store while shoppers watch. You can ask them questions as the clay spins. That alone makes this Tennessee stop worth pulling over for. The shelves keep the surprises coming. There’s Applekraut, garlic-infused honey, banana butter, and a candle...

Sevierville, TN · 8d
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This Old-School Tennessee Record Shop Is A Treasure Trove Of Classic Albums And Rare Finds

A dog named Ziggy regularly wins employee of the month at this record shop. Her pay?. Treats, according to one of the owners. That alone would earn a visit from me. Then you add crates of vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, posters, and even vintage stereo gear. This East Tennessee shop...

Knoxville, TN · 8d
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YouTubers Hunting Sketchy East Tennessee Restaurants Find A Chinese Spot In Oak Ridge That Has Been Open 44 Years And Say A Pumpernickel Sandwich Spot Rates Two And A Half Stars At Most

Most of us pick a restaurant by looking for good signs. Clean windows, a full parking...

Oak Ridge, TN · 8d

American Songwriter

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Born 89 Years Ago Today in the Bluegrass State, the Country Music Pioneer Who Helped Turn a Song Into a Tennessee State Anthem

On this day (October 29) in 1937, Sonny Osborne was born in the Eastern Kentucky coalfield town of Thousandsticks. A childhood banjo prodigy, he formed groundbreaking bluegrass duo the Osborne Brothers alongside older brother Bobby—born six years earlier. The sibling pair is perhaps best known for their 1967 hit “Rocky Top”, now a rallying cry for the University of Tennessee Volunteers’ athletic teams. Together, the Osborne Brothers expanded the sonic borders of bluegrass, experimenting with amps, twin harmony banjos, steel guitars, and drums.

Hendersonville, TN · 8d

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Fresh off Michelin nod, Raven owners have 3 Knoxville restaurants planned | Exclusive

The trendy restaurant group behind a Maryville steakhouse recently recommended by Michelin has three Knoxville restaurants in the works, from Gay Street to Bearden Hill. Gemini Hospitality, whose Raven Steakhouse & Lounge was recognized alongside other regional restaurants in the Michelin Guide to the American South , plans to bring an upscale Italian steakhouse to downtown Knoxville to mirror the experience at the Maryville hot spot. The steakhouse, a partnership with Knoxville-based Dominion development group, has been coined Anthony's and is scheduled to open inside Lone Tree Pass on Gay Street next year. Raven sits in the heart of downtown Maryville and leans heavily into "indulgence," Gemini co-founder Jimmy Loup told Knox News. The hospitality group wasn't planning to add another fine dining restaurant to its resume until the developers behind Lone Tree Pass stopped in to dine at Raven. "They enjoyed it, called us, we met and then worked out a deal," Loup said. Lone Tree Pass, located on the 200 block of Gay Street, is a $30 million mixed-use development with condos, a coffee shop and brunch spot in the mix. Anthony's will open in the 6,000-square-foot street level space facing Gay Street. A few blocks south of

Knoxville, TN · 9d

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Lettuce tossed during health inspection at pizza place in Maryville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The pizza restaurant with the low grade is in Maryville. A number of critical violations that could cause foodborne illness were checked off.  The grade is a 74 at Bella Roma Pizza on West Broadway in Maryville. That’s a passing score; 69 and below is considered failing.  Bella Roma Pizza, 1718 […]

Maryville, TN · 8d

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Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: Cooper

Halloween is approaching! The night when skeletons, ghosties, werewolves, and witches rule. Where spooky things happen under a full moon. But what if you are scared of Halloween? What if the creeps really do creep you out? Then gentle giant Cooper is just the doggie for you!! Cooper is all meaty treats and no tricks. Unless there is a snack involved, then he’ll do any trick. Once, while hiding from trick-or-treaters, Cooper ran into a pack of werewolves who were up to Halloween mischief. They invited Cooper to run with them in the woods, and while Cooper liked all the running, he’d rather snuggle than scare. Scary movies are also a no-go for this sweet boy. Whenever one is on, he covers his eyes with his very furry paw and cuddles in close. And maybe sneaks a piece of candy or two, or three, or four. “I don’t want to be scared! I want to be loved,” Cooper said with a jump. Last Halloween, Cooper ran into a skeleton while he was out trying to find an anti-Halloween party, and he started running. He ran so far that he ended up at the Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center, where he

Maryville, TN · 8d

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Zoo Knoxville: Halloween magic with conservation in mind

As you spend the final night at Boo! at the Zoo on Friday, October 30, take a moment to look beyond the costumes, candy and colorful displays. Some of the Halloween magic at Zoo Knoxville has a story of its own — one that reflects the zoo’s commitment to conservation.

Knoxville, TN · 8d

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Couples travel to the Smokies during the busiest wedding month of the year

October is one of the busiest months of the year to get married, according to a recent study by The Knot, and venues across Sevier County are booked and busy as couples pick the smokies as their destination wedding.

Sevier County, TN · 8d

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5 Best Restaurants in Knoxville, Tennessee You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Knoxville, Tennessee — a city where the Tennessee River bends through the heart of downtown, where the Smokies rise blue on the horizon, and where every street hums with the laughter of students, the wisdom of old-timers, and the dreams of newcomers drawn by the promise of something soulful. Here, red-brick warehouses lean into the future, murals bloom on stucco, and the scent of barbecue and biscuits drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and hope.

Knoxville, TN · 9d

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Michelin noticed Maryville. Its restaurant boom was years in the making | Exclusive

The Michelin Guide recently confirmed what many in Maryville have known for years: This small East Tennessee city, roughly 15 miles south of Knoxville, is a dining destination. The guide’s American South Awards recognized Raven Steakhouse and Lounge earlier this month, and The Restaurant at RT Lodge was recommended for the second year in a row . But Maryville's culinary rise shouldn’t come as a surprise. Restaurant owners, chefs and developers have been betting on the city for years, building on a foundation laid by longtime institutions while introducing Maryville's 32,000 residents to ambitious new concepts that once might have seemed more at home in a larger city. For restaurateur Jimmy Loup, the appeal was obvious a few years back as he walked through downtown Maryville in the dead of winter. It felt like snow could fall from the sky and decorate the town at any moment. It reminded him of a Hallmark movie. "Maryville is this idyllic town," Loup told Knox News. "When I was describing it to my wife, I was like, 'You gotta drive out here with me.'" Loup and his business partner, Jim Saunders, got their first taste of Maryville after moving from Texas to Knoxville

Maryville, TN · 9d

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SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5. The post SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster appeared first on Barrett Media .

Knoxville, TN · 8d

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Tennessee legend Davy Crockett lived a full life before fighting and dying at the Alamo in Texas

In the 1950s, a young medium called television introduced baby boomers to Tennessee Frontiersman Davy Crockett through a Walt Disney series starring Fess Parker. Crockett, who famously died at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, was born 240 years ago in Limestone, Tennessee, in Greene County. His family later moved to the Morristown area where his father, John Crockett, ran a tavern.

Morristown, TN · 8d

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Watch: Bear family raids pickup truck in Tennessee, helping themselves to snacks and beer

A group of thieving black bears made a daring attempt to steal snacks and a pack of beer from a car outside a couple's residence in Tennessee before being scared away.

Gatlinburg, TN · 8d

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Dolly Parton Started a Free Book Program in One Tennessee County—Here’s How It Grew

Dolly Parton’s father, Robert Lee Parton, could not read or write. His experience inspired her to help children get books early—starting in the Tennessee county where she grew up. When she founded the Imagination Library in Sevier County in 1995, the original book order totaled 1,760 books. By...

Sevier County, TN · 9d

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Six Old-School Tennessee Steakhouses Where The Salad Bar Still Comes First

Some steakhouses treat the salad as an afterthought, but a few Tennessee spots still build the whole meal around a well-stocked salad bar. You grab a chilled plate, load up on toppings, and only then think about the steak. This list covers six of those places, from mountain dining rooms...

Gatlinburg, TN · 9d

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Matt Cooper Out At WCYQ Knoxville.

Program Director and afternoon host Matt Cooper has departed SummitMedia “100.3 The Wolf” WCYQ Knoxville, TN, amid company-wide cuts. Cooper joined the company three years ago, arriving from country sister “Q 103.1” WQNU Louisville, KY, where he had served as APD/MD and afternoon host. "To everyone...

Knoxville, TN · 10d

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Loudon County-based handbag company featured during New York Fashion Week

In September, Loudon County had some representation during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) which ran back in September. Daneault, the luxury handbag company based in Loudon County, had some pieces that walked on three of the runways at NYFW. The founder and CEO of Daneault, Penny Crook, was named Designer of the Year at the third runway at Times Square in New York. “It was quite an honor and very exciting,” Crook stated. “I was not expecting something like this. The path for me has been interesting since 2020 as a financial advisor turned designer.” What makes Daneault’s handbags special? Daneault makes luxury leather handbags that are reversible. Their bags are the first ones in the world that are reversible and the only ones that are reversible as well. “Most people know about the grainy and quilted ones where you have to take everything out of them and flip it like a t-shirt,” Crook said. “Ours are not like that. You do not have to take anything out to flip them.” It took five years for Daneault to get the patent for the engineering it takes to make the reversible action happen. Crook talked about how this created a desire

Loudon County, TN · 10d