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He grew Ruby Tuesday. Now, his own Maryville restaurant group is expanding | Exclusive
After four decades in the corporate restaurant business, including as a Ruby Tuesday executive in its early years, Bart Fricks is betting on himself and on Maryville as he grows his own hospitality group. Fricks and his wife, Marti, had raised their kids and were nearing retirement when they decided there was more left on the table. The couple met in a small pizza place roughly 40 years ago, and the decision to build something of their own brought them back to the food that started it all. They formed Nostalgic Hospitality four years ago and in 2023 bought Jaboni's Pizzeria, a Maryville restaurant serving New York-style slices to a loyal base of regulars. This year, the couple expanded their Maryville portfolio by acquiring The Hop 50's Drive-In, which Fricks said will reopen in a few months, and Hot Rods 50's Diner in Alcoa. Running local restaurants has given Fricks a different perspective on the restaurant industry, one focused more on people and service than the scale and numbers that can drive corporate groups. "I could see the growth in Maryville," Fricks told Knox News. "It's really community oriented. Knoxville has pockets of community, but Maryville is one big community."
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Good Day Garage Doors Maryville Introduces Guidance for Homeowners Selecting Residential Garage Doors
MARYVILLE, TN – October 25, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Good Day Garage Doors Maryville has expanded its residential services with a new focus on garage door installation and replacement, offering local homeowners practical guidance on selecting a door suited to their property. The announcement reflects a growing branch of the company’s broader garage door services, aimed at helping families in Maryville and throughout Blount County make informed choices when updating or replacing an aging door.
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This Tennessee Grocery Warehouse Sells Bulk Food At Prices That Make Shoppers Look Twice
Tide laundry detergent sold in a five-gallon bucket. That alone tells you this store plays by different rules. The shelves here are really pallets. They hold closeouts, overstocks, and factory seconds that change all the time. One trip might bring premium ice cream. The next might bring a case of...
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10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home
Buying a first home has long been a major financial goal, but it is becoming harder for many young Americans to reach. An analysis by Clever Real Estate using 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 fell from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36-point drop. The... The post 10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .
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Tennessee hemp industry hit hard
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PepsiCo Shuts Down South Knoxville Plant, Lays Off Over 100 Employees
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – More than 100 employees are being laid off by PepsiCo, as they shutdown their South Knoxville bottling plant. Employees will receive payment and benefits until Jan. 1. However, other businesses in South Knoxville have expresses concerns over loss of customers when the plant closes. Any employee...
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New Business Spotlight: Simpson’s Meats brings farm-to-table tradition to Belltown
A new addition to Belltown Commons is bringing a little old-fashioned butcher-shop service to one of Northwest Knox County’s growing communities. Simpson’s Meats Butchery & Market opened its second Knoxville-area retail location Sept. 28 at Belltown Commons in Powell, offering fresh beef, pork, chicken, specialty cuts and prepared foods.
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Wallace agents build connections through friendly competition
Wallace Real Estate agents traded office time for game time at the Wallace Professionals Network’s October meetup, gathering at Token Game Tavern for happy hour and a little friendly competition. The event brought together agents from across Wallace offices, offering a relaxed setting to catch up with familiar faces...
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South Knoxville finally has the local grocery store it's waited years for
After years of setbacks , the long-awaited Old Sevier Market is finally open on Sevier Avenue, answering South Knoxville’s calls for a local grocery store. Knox News stopped in this week to see what products are in stock and to catch up with general manager Claire Taylor, who told Knox News the store is "figuring out the flow and making sure we have what people need to come back." As a small business, Old Sevier Market is able to take recommendations from customers about products they'd like to see in the store and then put in orders to stock them on shelves. The grocery store, which opened Oct. 10 in the same building as Redbud Kitchen and Hi-Wire Brewing, is already building a base of regulars at 906 Sevier Ave. with that neighborhood-focused approach. "That's exactly what we want is people just being able to stop in and get what they need or something that they want," Taylor said. Chris Morton, an owner of nearby Alliance Brewing Company and South Coast Pizza, led the charge on Old Sevier Market and previously told Knox News he was working with multiple partners to follow through on his vision. Borrowing from the Trader
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Nearby business bracing for impact after Knoxville Pepsi plant closure announced
PepsiCo is closing its South Knoxville bottling plant, laying off more than 100 employees. Nearby businesses, like BJ Fuel gas station, could see fewer customers. Workers face job loss heading into the holidays. Employees keep pay and benefits until Jan. 1. PepsiCo said it is working to place workers at...
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Power outage scheduled in Oak Ridge on Thursday. Here is who it will affect
The City of Oak Ridge has scheduled a power outage to take place Thursday morning. The outage will affect people living on the north side of Oak Ridge Turnpike from New York Avenue to Melton Lake Drive. The outage is expected to last up to three hours Thursday morning. For...
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East Tennessee family-owned business celebrates 100 years of serving the community
Christmas Lumber Company in Harriman is getting ready to celebrate its 100th anniversary. James David Christmas founded the business in 1926. The business has been around for four generations of the family. Those members are now taking on leadership roles, determining the future. Business Owner Sally Cleveland said the company...
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Nuclear Industry Leaders Sound Alarm on Workforce Shortage During Oak Ridge Summit
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) – Federal officials, industry executives and educators gathered in Oak Ridge on Tuesday to address what they describe as one of the biggest challenges facing Tennessee’s rapidly growing nuclear industry: finding enough workers. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly joined Congressman...
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TVA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Generator Interconnection Environmental Review
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public comment on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) evaluating the environmental effects of transmission system activities associated with generator interconnection requests across TVA’s Power Service Area. The public comment period opens Oct. 21, 2026, and continues through Nov. 19, 2026.
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A new housing development in West Knoxville is a first-of-its-kind development
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This Tennessee Shop Has Over 80 Jam And Jelly Flavors – And Customers Can’t Get Enough
Tucked into a quiet corner of Gatlinburg, a small family shop is packed wall to wall with jars of jam, jelly, butter, and syrup. Smoky Mountain Farms Jelly House carries more than 80 flavors, and some of them will surprise you. Visitors come in planning to grab one jar and often walk out with a whole bag.