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Come Hungry to This Tennessee Restaurant Where the Fried Seafood Steals the Show

Hush puppies, catfish, flounder, and piles of baby shrimp keep showing up in conversations about one seafood spot in the mountains. That alone made me stop and look closer. The fried platters here come in Calabash style. That means light breading, quick frying, and seafood that stays the star. The large platters are famously big, so take-home boxes feel almost guaranteed.

Elizabethton, TN · 2d

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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 · 8d

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Find The Soup Of The Day Still Made In A Kitchen Pot At These Seven Small-Town Tennessee Diners

Some of the best bowls of soup in Tennessee come from small kitchens on quiet main streets, not from big city restaurants. The places on this list still make their soups by hand, often changing the pot from day to day. You might find cabbage soup one week and lobster...

Smithville, TN · 1d

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Mamma T’s Open For Business Inside Greene County Administration Center

Greeneville’s most recent restaurant to open for business did so this morning, all be it in a unique location. Mamma T’s Cafe is in the former Takoma Hospital at the Greene County Administration Center. Ron Metcalfe “volunteered” to cover opening day during breakfast this morning and shared these...

Greeneville, TN · 2d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In The Morristown, Tennessee Area And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One coffee shop on this list is named after Beethoven, who reportedly counted out exactly 60 beans for his morning cup. I love that a composer’s odd habit ended up on a sign in East Tennessee. That was just the start of the surprises. One spot serves French toast...

Morristown, TN · 4d

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Cranberries in Johnson City closes its doors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Just a few months after a change in ownership, Cranberries in Johnson City has announced its closure. The business said on social media that it would close due to “health along with other factors.” Cranberries’ full post is below: It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce […]

Johnson City, TN · 4d

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Roadside stand in Bristol offers scratch-made breads and sweets on the go

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A little homemade goodness is bringing a sweet touch to the road in Bristol, Virginia. A local stand, called Breaking Bread, is serving up fresh-baked treats, all made from scratch. Melania Hardin bakes everything herself. Sourdough bread, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin bread, cookies, snickerdoodle...

Bristol, VA · 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 · 6d

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Little Magic launches drink test strips, encourages bar safety

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Little Magic Bar & Kitchen is launching a free test strip that ensures patrons stay safe while out for a drink. Owner Sam Pennington said patrons who are suspicious that their drink has been drugged can ask any bartender or staff member on duty for a test strip. Pennington said […]

Johnson City, TN · 5d

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Kingsport’s Wing Fling returns, list of winners

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport’s spiciest event returned to the Kingsport Farmers Market on Thursday. Wing Fling welcomed 13 local restaurants to battle for several awards. Organizers said this year saw a record number of participants. The winners are: The event also featured a Battle of the Badges Award, which Kingsport Fire Department’s Levi Armstrong […]

Kingsport, TN · 6d

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Food with Fred: Looking back at Johnson City’s historic Model Mill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City has a rich history in food production, including a mill that once ranked among the largest in the South. The Model Mill opened in 1910 and produced Red Band Flour for 93 years before closing in 2003. The facility became an important part of Johnson City’s industrial history, […]

Johnson City, TN · 7d

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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 · 8d

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The Blind Raven Brewing Company opens in downtown Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport’s newest cocktail bar is officially open. The Blind Raven Brewing Company opened in downtown Kingsport at 107 E. Market Street on Thursday. The bar said on social media that “The Raven has landed.” “Craft cocktails, curated wines, elevated bites, and a little mystery,” the bar said. “Your new favorite place […]

Kingsport, TN · 6d

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Sushi restaurant opening in downtown Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new spot for fresh sushi is opening in downtown Johnson City. ‘Win Sushi & More” is located at 325 E. Main Street. The new restaurant will offer a variety of both cooked and raw sushi, Poke bowls, ramen, appetizers and donburi. When it comes to restaurant experience, Maria Simon, […]

Johnson City, TN · 10d

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11 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Johnson City, Tennessee That Locals Would Rather Keep Secret

One of the best Indian restaurants on this list sits inside a building that used to be a Long John Silver’s. I love that kind of plot twist. Another spot bakes pizza in a hand-built brick oven that weighs about 10 tons. A downtown diner stays open until 4 AM on weekends, which feels like a public service.

Johnson City, TN · 12d

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Right Off The Square In Jonesborough, Tennessee’s Oldest Town Serves Breakfast At The Main Street Cafe

Some towns hand out maps at the welcome center. Jonesborough hands out stories, and one of the best ones is tucked inside an old brick building just off the square. Tennessee’s oldest town has brick sidewalks, historic storefronts, and a pace that invites a slow late morning. Right in the middle of it sits a family cafe that has been feeding locals and travelers since the early 1980s.

Jonesborough, TN · 13d

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Carter County distillery wins statewide award for second year

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Elizabethton distillery has won a statewide award for the second year. Flaming Aces in Stoney Creek won Best Distillery in The Guide to Tennessee’s 2026 Best of Tennessee awards. It also won Best Bar in the East Tennessee region this year. Owner Tracy Bumgarner attributed the awards to how her […]

Carter County, TN · 13d

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Morristown Locals Still Grab A Booth At Jack’s Restaurant Like They Did In 1960

Some towns have a spot where nobody needs a reservation, a reason, or a dress code, just a free hour and a booth. Morristown, Tennessee, has one of those, and it sits in a place most folks would never guess, tucked beside a furniture store on a quiet side lane.

Morristown, TN · 21d

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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...

Bristol, VA · 13d

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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.

Kingsport, TN · 16d