Glade Spring
Glade Spring, VA · Food & Drink
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Road-Trippers Keep Detouring to Erwin, Tennessee for the Bacon Cheeseburger at This Old Drive-In
Some of the best meals in Tennessee hide behind the plainest roadside signs. You almost drive past, then something makes you tap the brakes and turn around. Inside waits a tiny counter, a friendly crew, and a bacon cheeseburger that has people planning whole trips around one exit off the interstate. Stick around, because this little spot has been feeding hungry travelers and proud locals since 1960, and its story is worth the detour.
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Incredible Farm Dinner returns to downtown Greeneville this Saturday
Downtown Greeneville is transforming into a massive open-air dining room this Saturday for the highly anticipated return of the Rural Resources Incredible Farm Dinner. Starting at 6:00 PM, guests will enjoy a locally sourced three-course meal complete with a cocktail hour, live music, and a silent auction. If you are commuting through the area, plan for significant traffic changes. The Town of Greeneville has announced that Church Street will be completely closed from Main Street down to the General Morgan Inn parking lot entrance from noon until 11:00 PM to accommodate the setup and festivities. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes through the downtown grid. Proceeds from this sold-out community tradition directly support local farm and food education initiatives.
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First Floor Cafe offers good food, a gathering place for friends or a quick snack
This hidden gem, like its older sibling named “The Hidden Cafe” down Jerome Avenue, offers a quick bite, a break from the daily routine, a meeting place for friends but in the heart of downtown. For Kathy Robinson, Mary Lee and Barbara Lee — the two Lees are...
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This Small-Town Tennessee Market Serves Amish Deli Sandwiches Locals Can’t Resist
Mountain View Country Market and Bulk Foods brings the welcoming feel of an old-fashioned country store to the rural community of Chuckey. Its made-to-order deli sandwiches are a major draw, generously layered with sliced meats, cheeses, fresh toppings, and familiar spreads. Simple, satisfying, and prepared without unnecessary fuss, they have become a favorite among locals looking for a dependable lunch.
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Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts in Johnson City celebrating 3 years with freebies all week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts is celebrating three years of its Johnson City location this week by hosting daily freebies and specials starting on Tuesday. According to an announcement from Auntie Ruth’s, the week aims to both show appreciation to customers and celebrate three successful years of the pretzel and doughnut business […]
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Monthly story time program takes place at Blountville Burger King
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A creative gathering for families that showcases the importance of reading all while having fun. The "story time" program takes place the last weekend of each month at the Burger King in Blountville. Volunteers read books to children and participate in activities like coloring. This...
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12 Must-Try Johnson City Restaurants That Make A Tennessee Weekend Delicious
Johnson City sits in the heart of east Tennessee’s Appalachian Mountains, where outdoor adventures meet a food scene that’s been quietly turning heads for years. This mountain town has grown into a culinary destination packed with restaurants that serve everything from German classics to modern Southern plates. Whether you’re visiting the Gray Fossil Site or hiking Buffalo Mountain, these 12 restaurants will make sure your taste buds have just as much fun as the rest of you.
Elizabethton Star
Rhubarb Mercantile now open in downtown Elizabethton
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Rhubarb Mercantile, a new specialty grocery store in downtown Elizabethton, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. “After a lengthy buildout period, I’m thrilled […]
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This No-Frills Tennessee Restaurant Serves Endless Catfish and a Following That Won’t Quit
Some of the best meals in Tennessee hide inside plain buildings you would drive right past without a second glance. Off a quiet stretch of US-11E, there sits a family-run seafood spot where the catfish keeps coming and the regulars keep returning, generation after generation. Folks travel more than 60...
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This Small-Town Tennessee Steakhouse Serves Steaks Locals Swear Are the Best of Their Lives
Hidden away in Greeneville, Tennessee, The Butcher’s Block has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond its unassuming exterior. Locals pack this steakhouse night after night, and many claim the steaks here are the best they’ve ever tasted. With perfectly cooked ribeyes, bacon-wrapped filets, and sides that rival...
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East Tennessee O’Charley’s employee ‘devastated’ by abrupt closure
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The decision by Tennessee-based restaurant chain O’Charley’s to abruptly closed its remaining restaurants nationwide came as a shock to now-former employees. The company operated 52 locations across the country as of earlier this year and six locations in the Knoxville area are now listed as permanently closed on Google Maps. “It […]
East Tennessean
ETSU’s Appalachian Foodway Series ties food to Appalachian culture and society
The Appalachian Foodway Series is a digital and physical collection that aims to connect Appalachian food to its cultural, social and economic roots. It helps people inside and outside the region understand how food is integral to Appalachian culture. The first installment in the series, released in October 2025, is...
East Tennessean
ETSU’s Brewing and Distillation Studies program taps into growing industry
The Brewing and Distillation Studies program was launched at ETSU only a few years ago in the fall of 2021. Since then, the program has continued to grow, reflecting the Appalachian region’s own growth within the industry. “We noticed a few years ago that the brewing and distillation industry...
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‘Vote Mob’ at the Bristol Farmers Market
A “Vote Mob,” sponsored by the city’s Diversity Council and musical entertainment by flutist, Tracy Norman, are featured today, Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bristol Farmers Market, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. off South Street. The “Vote Mob,” fashioned on previous Diversity Council “cash mobs,” is...