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Hungry Diners In Tennessee Are Discovering A Buffet Packed With More Delicious Choices Than They Expected

More than 100 items are available to choose from at this buffet, including scratch-cooked Southern favorites. That number alone made me stop scrolling. Prime rib and fresh salmon join the carving station on Friday evenings and throughout the weekend. These are regular weekend offerings, not just holiday specials saved for special occasions.

Tennessee · 21h
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10 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner So You Can Skip The Cooking

One Tennessee Thanksgiving spread includes snow crab and smoked beef short ribs right next to the carved turkey. I did not expect seafood to crash the holiday party, and I love it. The surprises keep coming. One feast sits at the top of an aerial tramway ride. Another comes from...

Tennessee · 17h
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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,...

Greeneville, TN · 3d
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The Tiny Town In Georgia With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

There are bucket list items that require a passport, a long flight, and a questionable amount of travel insurance, and then there’s Blue Ridge, Georgia, which requires nothing more than a full tank of gas and a healthy appetite. This small mountain town in the northern corner of Georgia...

Georgia · 6d
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7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 21h

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Crab Legs, Sushi, And Chinese Favorites Fill Tennessee Plates At This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet With A Hibachi Grill

Some meals call for a menu. Others call for a stack of empty plates and zero decisions. In Chattanooga, one family-run buffet has built a loyal following by lining up crab legs, a real sushi bar, and a hibachi grill under one roof, then adding a long run of Chinese favorites for good measure. Some regulars show up once or twice a week, and a few have even paid for a rideshare across town just to grab a seat in a booth.

Chattanooga, TN · 6d

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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...

Tennessee · 3d

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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...

Nashville, TN · 1d

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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 […]

Tennessee · 2d

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10 Tennessee Grocery Stores That Offer Affordable Choices Beyond The Usual Supermarkets

Dented cans can sell for less than half their usual price. That one fact turns a scuffed soup label into a small victory for your wallet. Tennessee has stores built around that idea. Some sell salvage stock and closeouts that bigger chains passed along. Others fill their shelves with halal...

Tennessee · 2d

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9 Tennessee Sandwich Chains Customers Praise For Their Fresh Deli Sandwiches

A sandwich shop near Nashville lets you finish lunch with free soft serve ice cream. I find that kind of generosity pretty hard to resist. That little freebie made me curious about the bigger picture. Across Tennessee, sandwich chains keep winning fans with bread baked fresh, meats sliced to order, and subs pulled hot off the grill.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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These 7 Tennessee Bakeries Are Worth Driving Across The State For

Some bakeries are so good that you’d happily drive an extra hour just to get your hands on their famous treats, and Tennessee has quite a few worth the trip. We’re talking fluffy donuts made from decades-old recipes, buttery croissants with dozens of delicate layers, warm cinnamon rolls covered in sweet icing, and freshly baked bread that tastes incredible straight from the oven.

Tennessee · 2d

chattanoogapulse.com

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Make Thanksgiving Easy By Having A Great Meal In A Nice Restaurant

It's true that not everyone likes to cook a Thanksgiving dinner at home. We've already covered the many places around town where you can get a take-home Thanksgiving feast, but if you prefer to dine out in style for Thanksgiving there are several high-end dining places in Chattanooga ready to take your reservations and offer you a traditional and sometimes unique Thanksgiving experience.

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

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9 Regional Restaurant Chains Tennesseans Will Defend to Anyone From Out of State

Krystal started in 1932 in a Chattanooga building just 10 by 25 feet. Criticize it or any other hometown chain in front of a Tennessean, and you’ll hear about it. Here are the regional restaurant chains Tennesseans will defend to anyone from out of state. 1. Pal’s Sudden Service...

Tennessee · 1d

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4 restaurants in Middle Tennessee, 2 in southern Kentucky make the cut for OpenTables Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - OpenTable recently released their top 100 restaurants in America for 2026 list. The list spans across 21 states including California, New York, Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee and more. Four restaurants were listed under Tennessee two were listed in Kentucky. All four Middle Tennessee restaurants are located in...

Nashville, TN · 8h

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St. Elmo's Popular Tap House Offers A Variety Of Beers, Whiskeys, And Good Food

Recently, I toured Gate 11 Distillery, Dam Whiskey’s Chattanooga location, and right next door the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery on Market Street. It made me a bit curious as to where I could go to sample locally crafted beers. What I learned is that Chattanooga has several microbreweries and places to try many varieties of brews. I live just minutes from St. Elmo, so I made my way to the Tap House.

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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Julie Darling Donuts Prepares to Reopen Under New Local Ownership

Julie Darling Donuts is preparing to welcome customers back to its North Shore storefront at 121 Frazier Avenue in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a change in ownership and renovations to the longtime doughnut shop. A recent Instagram announcement from the business introduced a new local owner, Cassie Burke, and a refresh of the space and branding ahead of its anticipated reopening.

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

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This Tiny Alabama Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat

In Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a cafe with a beagle painted on the wall, and that beagle has seen things, specifically, the expressions on people’s faces when their burgers arrive at the table. The cafe is called Big Time Cafe, and the name is not an exaggeration. Fort...

Fort Payne, AL · 6d

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When Dahlonega Locals Want A Quiet Mountain Lunch, They Head To These 7 Cafes

Dahlonega gets busy fast, especially when the square fills up with weekend visitors. When people who live here want a calm lunch, they often look for small cafes where nobody rushes them out the door. This list covers seven of those spots, from a coffee shop near downtown Dahlonega to...

Dahlonega, GA · 4d

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Forget The Supermarket And Visit This Georgia Farm Market For Fresh Produce And Country-Style Treats

Fried pies get made from scratch every single day at this market, in flavors like muscadine, blackberry, and cherry. That alone would earn a detour. But the apple list runs past 20 varieties. A family has been growing fruit around here since the 1920s. I like how that history shows...

Ellijay, GA · 2d