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This Once-Massive Restaurant Chain Has Just One Tennessee Location Left, And It Still Serves The Classics

A pump of warm cheese sauce sits right on the toppings bar, and you get to decide how much lands on your plate. That’s how burgers work here. The kitchen cooks your patty, then hands the finishing touches over to you. The sesame seed buns are made in-house, which...

Sevierville, TN · 3d
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5 Restaurant Chains Closing Tennessee Locations in 2026

Think of your usual booth at your usual restaurant and the order you could recite by heart. Maybe it’s the happy hour queso you’ve counted on for years. Here are some of the restaurant chains shutting down Tennessee locations this year, and where each one went dark. 1....

Tennessee · 4d
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Locals Swear by the Giant, Juicy Cheeseburgers at This No-Frills Tennessee Burger Joint

The burgers here are half-pound patties, hand-pattied and cooked fresh to order. That means you’ll wait around 20 minutes, and nobody seems to mind one bit. The dining room holds only a handful of tables. A few more sit outside on a back deck. The building is old, simple, and clean, which feels exactly right for a place this focused on food.

White Pine, TN · 2d
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Over In Lenoir City, Tennessee, Donna’s Diner Pours Coffee Like It’s 1975

There is a small building in Lenoir City with no sign out front, no name on the windows, and no card reader by the register, yet locals keep filling its seats before the sun is fully up. The coffee cups come from a collection of mismatched mugs, the cook knows her flat top, and the server may remember your order after one visit.

Lenoir City, TN · 8d
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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 · 1d

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This Knoxville Spot Brought Back the Joy of Gluten-Free Sweet Treats

Not one crumb in this little bakery’s kitchen contains wheat. That includes the chocolate whoopie pies, the peanut butter cookies, and a jalapeno cheddar and bacon scone that sounds like trouble in the best possible way. The menu reads like any classic bakery case. There are bagels, cinnamon rolls,...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Dented cans, hand washing problems found at Morristown restaurant during inspection

In Morristown, a Chinese Buffet was not ready when the inspector visited recently. The place failed its inspection.

Morristown, TN · 15h

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Harrogate voters approve referendum allowing liquor to be served in restaurants

HARROGATE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Voters in Harrogate have made their voices heard on a liquor referendum to allow alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises within the city. The referendum passed Tuesday night in a 54.5%-to-45.5% vote, which means liquor can now be served by the drink at establishments in the City of Harrogate.

Harrogate, TN · 1d

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A Dopo is serving Knoxville something new. The Slice Bar opens this week

Hungry customers can skip the reservations and grab a slice of award-winning pizza at A Dopo, which on Nov. 5 is expanding with The Slice Bar . The Slice Bar will add 2,200 square feet of space behind A Dopo at 516 Williams St., just north of the Old City. The opening follows A Dopo recently being named to the Michelin Guide to the American South with a Bib Gourmand distinction , which recognizes restaurants serving “great food at a great value." "We've maxed out our wood-burning oven," co-owner Brian Strutz previously told Knox News. "We can't make more pizza right now." A Dopo, named to USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year list , has built a loyal base of sourdough pizza lovers. Reservations are notoriously hard to come by, and Strutz knows there are plenty of Knoxville diners A Dopo hasn't been able to serve. The Slice Bar gives A Dopo a creative way to welcome more guests. It'll look a little different from A Dopo's front of house, but the same recipes remain at its core. What's on the menu at The Slice Bar by A Dopo? The Slice Bar will serve Roman-style pizza by the slice

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Mirage Ditches Hookah and Belly Dancing for Western Saloon on Gay Street

Mirage, the Gay Street bar long known for belly dancing, hookah and Mediterranean bites, is reinventing itself as a swanky Western saloon complete with live music, craft cocktails and a reworked menu. The shift marks the latest twist for a stretch of downtown Knoxville real estate that rarely sits still for long.

Knoxville, TN · 20h

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What’s New & What’s Next Downtown, Part 1: Restaurants & Retail

Downtown Knoxville has been keeping busy, and I’ve got a massive backlog of openings, announcements and developments to prove it. Time for a catch-up! Last week I again joined Compass Knox editor Scott Barker and co-founder Jesse Fox Mayshark on their Compass Points podcast to nerd out on all things downtown-ish. Naturally, I showed up with 10 FULL PAGES of notes about stuff happening in downtown proper alone. Since both hosts and producer Seth Barber failed to clear their next six hours for my monologue, I crammed what I could into a rapid-fire spoken word performance, confirming once and for all that I should stick to journalism.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Chamber hosts networking lunch at Lenoir City restaurant

LENOIR CITY — Business owners and professionals from across Loudon County gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Power to Promote Networking Lunch at El Señor Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lenoir City. The event brought together chamber members and guests for an opportunity to discuss their businesses, share organizational goals, exchange contact information and develop relationships with other members of the local business community. The quarterly luncheon series is designed to encourage networking and professional connections while also supporting local restaurants that are members of the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce. During the gathering, attendees enjoyed lunch at El Señor Rancho while participating in conversations about their businesses, exchanging promotional ideas and discussing opportunities to work together. The chamber uses the recurring events to provide business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals with opportunities to introduce their services, learn about other local businesses and strengthen connections throughout Loudon County. By holding the luncheons at member restaurants, the chamber also seeks to bring additional attention to local dining establishments and encourage participants to support businesses within the community. Chamber representatives said the Power to Promote series is intended to help members build professional relationships while promoting cooperation

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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Happy Holler's Y-Not Tavern Gives Way to New Bar Ya-Ya's Hall of Fame

Happy Holler's changing business scene has brought another transition: Y-Not Tavern closed earlier in 2026, and Ya-Ya's Hall of Fame Bar is set to move into the same building at 114 E. Anderson Ave. The change adds a new chapter to the former mill-centered district's history of business turnover. According...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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AC Schools food truck makes first trip

The Anderson County school system has outfitted a new food truck to deliver meals to students over breaks. The truck, called The Happy Lunchbox, made its maiden voyage on Oct. 6, stopping at Briceville Elementary and Lake City Elementary school. It served sandwiches with chips, dessert and bottles of water.

Anderson County, TN · 2d

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The Local Bite offers comforting American fare in Loudon | Grub Scout

In most cases, I add restaurants to my list when I first hear about them. But often, by the time I actually get around to trying a place out, I’ve long since forgotten how I learned about it in the first place. Such was the case with The Local Bite in Loudon. All I recall is that it came well reviewed, based on my research. That was good enough for me to stick to my original plan to give it a shot. The Grub Spouse accompanied me to Loudon County for dinner one evening last week. We found the business on the south side of town in a small retail plaza. Inside, the atmosphere is typical of what one might find in a mom-and-pop diner: a modest number of tables and chairs in a moderately sized dining room. The trappings weren’t thematic per se, but the setting was aesthetically pleasing enough. The Local Bite’s current menu has been in place since spring and offers a familiar lineup of American fare. For example, starters include cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, onion rings and fried Brussels sprouts. You can also order chicken wings accompanied by any of five different sauces as well as

Loudon, TN · 3d

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Townsend’s Hidden Breakfast Spot Feeds Hikers Before They Hit The Quiet Side Of The Smokies

Townsend calls itself the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, and most shops in town close early to prove it. That slower pace is exactly why one roadside stop has become a morning ritual for people heading into the national park. It opens at 8 AM every single day, serves breakfast...

Townsend, TN · 3d

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If You Miss Old Truck Stop Diners, These 5 Tennessee Spots Still Feel Like 1970

Remember when a road trip meant pulling off the highway for coffee, eggs, and a booth by the window? Those old truck stop diners were where drivers, families, and travelers all ate side by side. Plenty have faded away, but Tennessee still has a handful that hold on to that...

Lebanon, TN · 13d

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That Little Italian Place in Bearden – Dining Out

Amalfi Ristorante Italiano brings sophisticated atmosphere and elegant dining to the neighborhood, and it may soon be the place you call “ours.”. Appeared in Cityview Magazine, November/December 2026. Since the demise of Naples Italian Restaurant, Bearden has yearned for a new go-to, the little Italian place you head to...

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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The Old-School East Tennessee Italian Restaurant Serving Family Favorites Since 1958

Baked spaghetti topped with meatballs, pepperonis, and mushrooms. That’s a real dinner order at one Tennessee spot, and I’d probably start right there. The spaghetti sauce is made from scratch. The salad dressings are homemade too, and warm bread shows up at the table. This place has survived...

Knoxville, TN · 5d