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“No Night Shifts Ever”: First Watch Soft Opening is a fresh start

(UCBJ) – The wait is over. First Watch (FW), the popular breakfast, brunch and lunch chain, held a soft opening this morning, Nov. 7, and will officially open its 4,000-square-foot restaurant at 1115 Interstate Drive in Cookeville on Monday, Nov. 9. The restaurant seats more than 150 guests. It...

Cookeville, TN · 19h
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everafterinthewoods.com

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Hungry Diners In Tennessee Are Discovering A Buffet Packed With More Delicious Choices Than They Expected

More than 100 items are available to choose from at this buffet, including scratch-cooked Southern favorites. That number alone made me stop scrolling. Prime rib and fresh salmon join the carving station on Friday evenings and throughout the weekend. These are regular weekend offerings, not just holiday specials saved for special occasions.

Tennessee · 1d
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takingthekids.com

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10 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner So You Can Skip The Cooking

One Tennessee Thanksgiving spread includes snow crab and smoked beef short ribs right next to the carved turkey. I did not expect seafood to crash the holiday party, and I love it. The surprises keep coming. One feast sits at the top of an aerial tramway ride. Another comes from...

Tennessee · 21h
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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 · 3d
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12 Tennessee Restaurants That Still Have That Old-Fashioned Charm

A Tennessee burger joint has followed a distinctive seasoned-grease cooking tradition dating back to 1912. I read that twice, and then I got very hungry. That’s more than a century of burgers sharing one cooking tradition. That grill is only one stop on this list. Elsewhere, a giant lazy...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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9 Tennessee Sandwich Chains Customers Praise For Their Fresh Deli Sandwiches

A sandwich shop near Nashville lets you finish lunch with free soft serve ice cream. I find that kind of generosity pretty hard to resist. That little freebie made me curious about the bigger picture. Across Tennessee, sandwich chains keep winning fans with bread baked fresh, meats sliced to order, and subs pulled hot off the grill.

Memphis, TN · 2d

Only In Your State

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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 · 2d

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Dixie Cafe On The Courthouse Square In Byrdstown Is A Small-Town Tennessee Breakfast Stop

Some towns keep their best stories on the courthouse square, and Byrdstown is one of them. Up in the hills of north-central Tennessee, a little cafe opens its doors at 7 every morning except Sunday. The regulars wave hello to newcomers instead of staring at them. Friday and Saturday nights...

Byrdstown, TN · 1d

travellerselixir.com

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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 · 3d

mindfullyamerican.com

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9 Regional Restaurant Chains Tennesseans Will Defend to Anyone From Out of State

Krystal started in 1932 in a Chattanooga building just 10 by 25 feet. Criticize it or any other hometown chain in front of a Tennessean, and you’ll hear about it. Here are the regional restaurant chains Tennesseans will defend to anyone from out of state. 1. Pal’s Sudden Service...

Tennessee · 1d

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Norene baker’s sourdough rises with community spirit

If you like fresh sourdough bread and are up for a short weekend drive in the country, you might check out the “rebarkable” Three Dog Acre Farmstand. It could be the place to get your tastebuds to salivating. Sitting on the side of Sherrilltown Road, it’s 11 miles from Lebanon via Cainsville Road in the Norene community and is five miles from Watertown.

Watertown, TN · 2d

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4 restaurants in Middle Tennessee, 2 in southern Kentucky make the cut for OpenTables Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - OpenTable recently released their top 100 restaurants in America for 2026 list. The list spans across 21 states including California, New York, Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee and more. Four restaurants were listed under Tennessee two were listed in Kentucky. All four Middle Tennessee restaurants are located in...

Nashville, TN · 12h

Davidson County Source

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Nashville Italian Joint’s Permit Suspended After Roaches, Moldy Food Found

These are the lowest food health scores for October 28 to November 4, 2026, in Davidson County, along with their most recent inspection scores. Not all scores are considered bad; these are just the lowest. Read more local health inspections here!. EL JALICIENCE MEXICAN RESTAURANT | 3225 Gallatin Pike Nashville...

Davidson County, TN · 3d

Wilson County Source

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Martin’s Bar-B-Que Offers Thanksgiving Catering Packages

Martin’s Bar-B-Que is making Thanksgiving dinner easier this year with holiday catering packages featuring smoked meats, traditional sides, and desserts. More Hometown Holidays The 2026 Thanksgiving menu includes Martin’s signature whole smoked turkey, sliced smoked ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, turnip greens, hash brown casserole, and more. Customers can choose from a full Thanksgiving […] The post Martin’s Bar-B-Que Offers Thanksgiving Catering Packages appeared first on Wilson County Source .

Wilson County, TN · 3d

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Eight Tennessee Supper Clubs And Steak Houses Where Dinner Still Feels Like 8

Some Tennessee dining rooms still treat dinner like the main event of the night, not a quick stop on the way home. These are the places with fireplaces, white tablecloths, salad bars, piano music, and steaks that arrive with a little ceremony. A few have been feeding families since the...

Nashville, TN · 3d

mindfullyamerican.com

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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 · 5d

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Robertson County restaurant inspections, Oct. 19-26

The following restaurant inspection scores were recently recorded by the Tennessee Department of Health for the week of Oct. 19-26: Adams Station, 7716 Hwy 41 N, Adams, TN 37010 – 97 Asi Hibachi & Sushi LLC Mobile , 211 Cheyenne Drive, White House, TN 37188 – 100. Boom...

Robertson County, TN · 4d

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For More Than 7 Years, One Family Has Run Each Of These Seven Tennessee Meat-And-Threes

Tennessee has plenty of trendy restaurants, but the meat-and-three is still where a lot of folks feel most at home. You pick a main dish, add three sides, grab some cornbread, and settle in for a plate that tastes like Sunday dinner on a weekday. The spots on this list...

Tennessee · 5d