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This Rustic Tennessee Restaurant Cooks Its Ribeyes Over Hickory, and the Results Are Mouthwatering

Hickory smoke and a cowboy-cut ribeye share the same sentence on this menu, and my stomach noticed right away. The steaks here cook over real hickory wood, and that one detail changes everything. The menu also lists Marshall Dillon’s Ribeye, Whiskey River Sirloin, and a New Orleans steak. Then there’s...

Tennessee · 4d
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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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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 · 5d
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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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6 Food City Checkout Traps That Often Catch Tennesseans

A coupon can feel like a sure thing, right up until the cashier scans it. Food City has rules for how savings work, and Tennesseans who shop there can get tripped up by the details. Here’s what to know so your total matches your plan. 1. Discounts Lost on...

Tennessee · 6d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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10 East Tennessee Spots Serving Some of the Best Fried Catfish You’ll Ever Try

One catfish joint in the Smokies runs a seasonal sno-cone stand right beside its New Orleans-style kitchen. I love that detail. Fried fish and shaved ice on the same stop sounds like a summer plan I could follow forever. Other spots on this list go big in different ways. One...

Chattanooga, TN · 4d

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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 · 20h

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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 · 11h

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Hattie B's Hot Chicken Lands in Chattanooga's Northshore on November 18

Hattie B's Hot Chicken will officially open its Chattanooga location on Wednesday, November 18, setting up shop inside the historic Signal Knitting Mills building at 205 Manufacturers Road in the Northshore. The Nashville-based chain is bringing its full menu to the space, including the sides, desserts and heat levels that built its reputation across the South.

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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Bring Cash For The Ham And Cheese Croissants At This Mom-And-Pop Tennessee Donut Shop

The most famous thing at one small Tennessee donut shop isn’t a donut at all. It’s a ham and cheese croissant, and you’ll need actual paper money to buy one. Doors open at 5 AM most mornings, and the glazed donuts are famous around town for being soft and light. Cards stay in your wallet here, so a quick ATM stop belongs on the plan.

Tennessee · 4d

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Cracker Barrel’s Planned Price Increase Sounds Small, but Is It Still Cheaper Than Casual Dining for Tennesseans?

A sit-down meal costs more than it used to, regardless of the restaurant. Cracker Barrel calls Tennessee home, so Tennesseans may want to know how its latest prices stack up. Here’s how the chain’s prices compare to the past and with national averages. Average Check, Then and Now.

Tennessee · 9d

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The Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To La Plazita Botanera

This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to La Plazita Botanera. Imagine my surprise driving down Ringgold Road and spotting an unfamiliar Mexican / Venezuelan grocery store. Now imagine my surprise after walking in the store to find the entire back area is a restaurant.

Chattanooga, TN · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Santorini Spoon to Open New Greek Frozen Yogurt Shop in Chattanooga’s West Village

Santorini Spoon is preparing to open a new location in Chattanooga’s West Village in December 2026, adding a Greek-inspired frozen yogurt and sorbet concept to the downtown district. The upcoming storefront was announced by West Village Chattanooga in an Instagram post, which confirmed the arrival but did not disclose an exact street address or a specific opening date.

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

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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 · 13h

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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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Mike’s Tavern Ooltewah Opening Moves Closer as Restaurant Works Through Final Engineering Plans

Mike’s Tavern is moving closer to bringing its tavern-style dining experience to Ooltewah, although additional time is needed before construction can begin at its upcoming location at 5024 Hunter Road. The restaurant shared the latest development update in a recent Instagram post, explaining that engineering work is still underway before the project can advance to the city approval stage.

Ooltewah, TN · 12h