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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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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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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 · 18h

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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 · 21h

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 10d

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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...

Newport, TN · 21d

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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...

Greeneville, TN · 10d

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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.

Kingsport, TN · 24d

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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.

Bristol, TN · 16d

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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.

Jonesborough, TN · 15d

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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...

Tennessee · 16d

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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.

Bristol, TN · 15d

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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 […]

Elizabethton, TN · 17d

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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 […]

Kingsport, TN · 17d