A Virginia Roadside Tavern Has Been Serving Burgers Since 1952, And Locals Still Come Back For More

Legend says Hank Williams was offered a burger from this little diner on his final ride, and he turned it down for a nap. Decades later, the menu names its burgers after his songs. I love that a country music mystery and a chili-topped cheeseburger share the same corner. The...

Step Back In Time At This Classic Kingsport, Tennessee Diner Where Breakfast Still Comes With Gravy

Some places in Kingsport open their doors at 6 a.m. and get to work like the clock has not changed since the 1950s. One small spot downtown has been doing exactly that for generations, and it still has no drive-thru, no indoor dining room, and no plans to chase trends.

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...

Step Back In Time At This Classic Greeneville, Tennessee Diner Where Regulars Still Claim The Same Stools

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some simply keep the coffee coming for decades. In Greeneville, Tennessee, one small diner has been feeding the same families since 1966, and it still opens its doors at 6 AM on weekdays. The menu is short, the counter is busy, and the staff...

This Tennessee Salvage Grocery Is Where Frugal Shoppers Go to Stretch Their Food Budget

Some of the best grocery runs in Tennessee start with a cart, a list, and zero idea what will be on the shelves that day. There is a plain little store in the northeast corner of the state where the hunt is half the fun and the receipt is the real prize.

This Tennessee Italian Restaurant Serves Up a 28-Inch Pizza That’s Almost Too Big to Believe

Picture a pizza so wide it barely fits through the front door. That is the kind of meal locals talk about at Big Guy’s Italiano Family Restaurant in Bristol, Tennessee. This cozy spot on Edgemont Avenue has earned a loyal crowd thanks to huge portions, friendly faces, and one legendary monster pie.

Appalachian Recipes Fill The Table At This Sprawling Tennessee Farm Restaurant

Set on a scenic 250-acre family farm in Jonesborough, The Kitchen at Grace Meadows Farm turns traditional Appalachian cooking into a memorable shared experience. Guests gather around tables loaded with warm rolls, hearty meats, familiar country sides, and homemade desserts served with genuine Southern hospitality. The family-style menu lets each table choose favorites such as crispy fried chicken, fried catfish, barbecue ribs, steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, green beans, and macaroni and cheese with generous refills that encourage everyone to settle in and stay awhile.

9 Of The Best Barbecue Spots In East Tennessee That Locals Swear By

One barbecue joint on this list serves ribs in a building that answered fire calls until 1976. A vintage 1925 Seagrave fire engine is displayed inside the restaurant, adding another piece of history to the dining experience. I have to admit, that detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another...

Bristol community welcomes new Dave & Buster’s

On Oct. 12, the line wrapped around the building as people waited to get into the new Dave & Buster’s location at the Pinnacle in Bristol during its grand opening event. The first 100 people through the doors received a free day of unlimited gameplay at the restaurant and entertainment venue.

Phil’s Dream Pit opens Elizabethton location

By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Phil’s Dream Pit celebrated the grand opening of its Elizabethton location Friday, welcoming customers eager to enjoy barbecue in downtown Elizabethton. As soon as the […]

Blind Raven cocktail bar to open in downtown Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Patrons will be able to step back in time when a new cocktail bar opens in downtown Kingsport next month. The Blind Raven will open Nov. 5 at 107 E. Market Street. The bar will have a pre-Prohibition vibe with old decor like an old cash register and a gramophone. “I […]

A tasty treat, made to order

Wayne Stilwell (center) pours a fresh jar of apple butter for customers at the 29th annual Bean Station Harvest Festival on Saturday evening. Wayne, who has produced “Copper Kettle Apple Butter” for many years along with Patricia Sanchez (left) and wife Irma (right), wanted to make his prized product at Rogersville’s Heritage Days, but someone else signed up for that exhibit. Their loss was Bean Station’s gain on a windy fall day that featured dozens of vendors and exhibits. See page A5 for more photos. A tasty treat, made to order

Dino’s celebrates new ownership with Depew family

By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent From cashier to owner, Lydia Depew is ready to welcome a new chapter for Dino’s Restaurant in downtown Elizabethton. Depew started her first shift at […]

Mamma T’s Cafe Will Operate The Cafeteria At The Greene County Administration Center

Mamma T’s Cafe has contracted with Greene County to operate the newly renovated cafeteria on the second floor of the Administration Center. Jay Tinkham told Radio Greeneville News this morning not only will the cafeteria be open for those who work in the Administration Center, but to the general public as well.

Grace Meadows Farm Creamery comes to Johnson City

Earlier this month, Grace Meadows Farm Creamery hosted its grand opening for its newest location in Johnson City. The grand opening took place on Oct. 7, when they hosted a giveaway with an opportunity to win free ice cream for a year, in addition to giving out free ice cream scoops for the first 30 minutes during the event.

Swifty Pig wins Tri-Cities Best Brisket

SULPHUR SPRINGS, Tenn. (WJHL) - David Ford spent a lengthy career with the United States Department of Agriculture and had the opportunity to travel across the country. But he knew a few years ago that it was time to return home. Ford and his family got Swifty Pig BBQ off...

JC Commission gives first approval for Culver’s property transfer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tri-Cities’ first Culver’s restaurant took another step toward eventually opening in Johnson City on Thursday night. The Johnson City Commission approved the conveyance of the property behind the West State of Franklin Road Publix on first reading during its Thursday meeting. The property is approximately 1.88 acres and is […]

Phil’s Dream Pit opens new Elizabethton location

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The second brick-and-mortar Phil’s Dream Pit location officially opened its doors on Friday. Phil’s Dream Pit has been a staple barbecue restaurant in the Kingsport and Gray communities for years; its flagship location is on Eastern Star Road. Phil’s Dream Pit CEO Brian Pipkin told News Channel 11 that the City […]

Grab A Stool At Ridgewood Barbecue In Bluff City, Where East Tennessee Has Eaten Smoked Ham Since 1948

Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply refuse to change because they got it right the first time. In the hills of Bluff City, Tennessee, there is a barbecue spot tucked into a quiet residential stretch that you might drive past without a second glance. Locals know better. Families have...

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