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Meet 8 Chefs Shaping the Food Scene in Blount County, TN

RT Lodge (Michelin Recommended) For visiting, living and farming, Stockton says Blount County is ideal. “We’re the peaceful side of the Smokies,” Stockton says. Like many chefs around Blount County, he relies on the land to practice his craft. “Whatever our farmers have, that’s what drives our menu.” Stockton’s appetizing charcuterie board exemplifies his farm-to-table philosophy. “It’s a plate of everything local, from pickled turnips and strawberries to smoked and dry-cured meats, all made in-house.”

Blount County, TN · 1d
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8 Dollywood Christmas Traditions Tennesseans Plan Their Whole Season Around

Christmas in the Smokies has headlined Dollywood’s holiday festival every year since 1990. Tennesseans who make the trip every year build their whole season around shows like that. Here are the Dollywood Christmas traditions Tennesseans plan their holiday around. 1. Millions of Lights. Dollywood says Smoky Mountain Christmas has...

Tennessee · 1d
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Pigeon Forge park reopens after reported bear activity, city says

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A popular park in Pigeon Forge has reopened after reported bear activity forced it to close Saturday afternoon. City officials said Wear Farm Park has been cleared by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and is now open to the public. The park was closed on...

Pigeon Forge, TN · 2d
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Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Blu

Over in Blount County, a family was putting together their Thanksgiving Day table. They had the tablecloth, candles, place settings, and of course, the main centerpiece, the cornucopia. Stuffed with apples, pears, grapes, and flowers, it sat right in the middle of the table. Suddenly, it started to rock back and forth, and a few apples toppled out of it. As the family leaned in closer to get a look, a tiny, furry paw shot out of the horn, accompanied by a strange panting. The smell of Fritos enveloped the room as the cutest little face burst out. “Hi! I’m Blu, and I’m thankful for food!” Blu cried. Blu decided to help the family plan out their Thanksgiving meal. “I think we’ll start with some bacon-wrapped bacon, then some bacon and green beans, sans green beans. For our main course, I think it should be turkey. Can we stuff it with bacon?” Blu asked. When the dinner was ready, everyone went around the table to say what they were thankful for. When it was Blu’s turn, he thought long and hard. He was certainly thankful for a lot of things, like toys and treats, but what he really wanted was

Blount County, TN · 2d

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NaanStop Indian Cuisine Opens November 11 at BIR Travel Center in Dandridge – 30% Off Veterans and Active Military

NaanStop Indian Cuisine Opens November 11 at BIR Travel Center in Dandridge. A new dining destination is arriving in Jefferson County as NaanStop Indian Cuisine officially opens on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the BIR Travel Center, conveniently located on Interstate 40 at Exit 412 in Dandridge, Tennessee. The opening...

Dandridge, TN · 3d

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K Brew Targets December Opening for Eighth Knoxville Location in Hardin Valley

K Brew is targeting a December 2026 opening for its new coffee shop at 10837 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, marking the company’s eighth location. Co-owner Pierce LaMacchia confirmed the anticipated timeline during a conversation with WhatNow Nashville on November 10, noting that construction work is still dependent on contractors before the doors can open.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Blackberry Farm in East Tennessee Serves Up Award-Winning Cuisine From the Land

Blackberry Farm offers luxury lodging, heirloom produce and farm-to-table dining celebrating East Tennessee agriculture. There are many faces of agritourism across East Tennessee. At Blackberry Farm, the experience is elevated to a level of luxury. Heirloom produce is brought to life by talented chefs and served across their three restaurants, including the James Beard Award-winning Barn at Blackberry Farm, while pasture-raised sheep milk is churned into exquisite dairy products at the creamery. Between waking in a historic room on the rural Walland farm and touring the well-cultivated gardens of Blackberry Farm, guests can have an unforgettable experience of farm-to-table agriculture.

Walland, TN · 21h

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Lakeshore Pavilion is latest jewel added to beloved Knoxville Park | Opinion

Lakeshore Park celebrated the opening of the Lakeshore Pavilion with a ribbon cutting on the highest hill at the beloved Knoxville park. Simon Bradbury, the new CEO of the park, was joined by Mayor Indya Kincannon. Lakeshore Park was created 35 years ago when Tennessee Gov. Ned McWherter agreed to transfer the land that had housed a mental health hospital to the city. It is now managed by the Lakeshore Conservancy with the city assisting and the city mayor serving on its board of directors. The local effort to create the park was led by Jimmy Haslam III and attorney Caesar Stair III, along with me when I was mayor. The first challenge was to demolish the old buildings that came with the land. The hospital at one time housed more than 2,000 patients. Longtime Knoxville arborist Jim Cortese has received the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award for Human Issues in Horticulture from the American Society for Horticultural Science. He wrote "John Muir Climbs a Tree and other Tree Tales," which is available from various bookstores. More about him can be found at www.wjimcortese.com . He is a cofounder of the Knoxville Botanical Garden and has helped preserve historic, heritage and

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Pigeon Forge park temporarily closed due to ‘nuisance bear’

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wear Farm Park is temporarily closed and wildlife officers are investigating because of what the city referred to Saturday afternoon as a “nuisance bear.” According to the City of Pigeon Forge, the park closed Saturday to allow Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff to address a “nuisance bear” that was reported […]

Pigeon Forge, TN · 4d

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Knife enthusiasts from across America to gather in Knoxville For Spirit of Steel Knife Show

Knife enthusiasts from across the United States will gather at the Knoxville Expo Center November 13–15, 2026, for the Spirit of Steel Knife Show, a three-day celebration of knife collecting, […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Mobile Meals in second year of turning game day leftovers into meals for community

Chef Maclean Bell and his team at Mobile Meals turn food left over from home games into meals for people across the community. The food would otherwise go into the landfill, and the meals go to kids and families, including those in after-school programs and warming centers. Mobile Meals is...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Artsclamation! Art Sale Returns to Knoxville to Support Peninsula Behavioral Health Services

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — More than 50 artists from across the region will gather in downtown Knoxville next month for the 2026 Artsclamation! fine art show and sale, an annual event that supports behavioral health programs at Peninsula Hospital. The two-day event, presented by Delta Dental, is set for...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Ripley's Aquarium reflects on the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, 10 years later

Ten years after devastating wildfires swept through Gatlinburg, leaders at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are reflecting on the uncertainty they faced and how the city has rebuilt. Ryan DeSear, the aquarium's former general manager, remembers watching the flames grow on the hill behind the building as the fires spread...

Gatlinburg, TN · 2d

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7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 5d

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Wells Tavern Brings Scottish Pub Culture to Maryville, TN

Wells Tavern brings Scottish pub culture, local history and community spirit to downtown Maryville, Tennessee. When Alice Basler and Eric Chadwell traveled through the UK, they fell in love with the warmth and camaraderie of traditional pubs. That inspiration led them home to Maryville, where they spent countless hours bringing Wells Tavern to life.

Maryville, TN · 2d

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‘A Christmas Carol’ Opens This Month in the Clarence Brown Theatre

Christmas comes early again this year, as Knoxville’s favorite holiday tradition A Christmas Carol opens this month in the Clarence Brown Theatre. Charles Dickens’ beloved and classic tale of redemption has been a Clarence Brown Theatre holiday tradition for more than three decades. This year’s production, on stage...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

WATE

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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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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 · 14d

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Pigeon Forge park reopens after closure due to ‘nuisance bear’

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wear Farm Park reopened on Monday after being temporarily closed as wildlife officers investigated what the city referred to as a “nuisance bear.”. According to the City of Pigeon Forge, the park closed Saturday to allow Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff to address...

Pigeon Forge, TN · 3d