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More Than 10,000 Sandhill Cranes Winter at One Tennessee Refuge. Here’s How to See Them Without Getting Turned Away

Every winter, more than 10,000 sandhill cranes settle on and around the Hiwassee Refuge sandhill...

Birchwood, TN · 3d

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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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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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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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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

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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The Local Bite offers comforting American fare in Loudon | Grub Scout

In most cases, I add restaurants to my list when I first hear about them. But often, by the time I actually get around to trying a place out, I’ve long since forgotten how I learned about it in the first place. Such was the case with The Local Bite in Loudon. All I recall is that it came well reviewed, based on my research. That was good enough for me to stick to my original plan to give it a shot. The Grub Spouse accompanied me to Loudon County for dinner one evening last week. We found the business on the south side of town in a small retail plaza. Inside, the atmosphere is typical of what one might find in a mom-and-pop diner: a modest number of tables and chairs in a moderately sized dining room. The trappings weren’t thematic per se, but the setting was aesthetically pleasing enough. The Local Bite’s current menu has been in place since spring and offers a familiar lineup of American fare. For example, starters include cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, onion rings and fried Brussels sprouts. You can also order chicken wings accompanied by any of five different sauces as well as

Loudon, TN · 3d

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Crab Legs, Sushi, And Chinese Favorites Fill Tennessee Plates At This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet With A Hibachi Grill

Some meals call for a menu. Others call for a stack of empty plates and zero decisions. In Chattanooga, one family-run buffet has built a loyal following by lining up crab legs, a real sushi bar, and a hibachi grill under one roof, then adding a long run of Chinese favorites for good measure. Some regulars show up once or twice a week, and a few have even paid for a rideshare across town just to grab a seat in a booth.

Chattanooga, TN · 5d

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This Tennessee Horse Ranch Near Fall Creek Falls Takes You On A 2.5-Mile Ride Through The Woods

A zebra and a camel share space at a Tennessee horse barn. That alone would earn a detour from me. But the real draw here is a guided ride through the woods. The trail covers about 2.5 miles and takes roughly 45 to 50 minutes. Riders of all ages and experience levels can saddle up.

Spencer, TN · 1d

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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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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 · 10h

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Chamber hosts networking lunch at Lenoir City restaurant

LENOIR CITY — Business owners and professionals from across Loudon County gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Power to Promote Networking Lunch at El Señor Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lenoir City. The event brought together chamber members and guests for an opportunity to discuss their businesses, share organizational goals, exchange contact information and develop relationships with other members of the local business community. The quarterly luncheon series is designed to encourage networking and professional connections while also supporting local restaurants that are members of the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce. During the gathering, attendees enjoyed lunch at El Señor Rancho while participating in conversations about their businesses, exchanging promotional ideas and discussing opportunities to work together. The chamber uses the recurring events to provide business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals with opportunities to introduce their services, learn about other local businesses and strengthen connections throughout Loudon County. By holding the luncheons at member restaurants, the chamber also seeks to bring additional attention to local dining establishments and encourage participants to support businesses within the community. Chamber representatives said the Power to Promote series is intended to help members build professional relationships while promoting cooperation

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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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 Georgia Off-Road Resort Offers Rugged ATV Trails And Thrilling Adventures Through The Woods

Side-by-sides are banned here, so the woods belong to dirt bikes and ATVs. That one rule changes the whole feel of a ride. The trails all run one way, which means fewer surprise meetings around a blind curve. Each one gets a diamond rating, a lot like a ski slope.

Cedartown, GA · 4d

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Drive To This Remote Georgia Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

Not every great restaurant announces itself with a neon sign and a line around the block, and Circle J Family Steak House in Blue Ridge, Georgia is living proof of that. It sits quietly along the road, doing its thing, serving legendary steaks to people who were smart enough to find it.

Blue Ridge, GA · 3d

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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 14h

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The Voice Winner Bryce Leatherwood of Woodstock, Georgia Is Back With 'Beers and Ballads': What to Know

Woodstock, Georgia's Bryce Leatherwood, winner of The Voice season 22, releases Beers and Ballads, a 10-track country album, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Woodstock, GA · 2d

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Holly Springs Makeup Studio Owner Opens Private Suites for Rent Next to Town Center

VIOR Makeup Studio founder Victoria Orr is expanding her beauty business into the commercial real estate world, opening a set of renovated private suites for independent business owners at 2800 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 210, with move-in scheduled for December 1. The new venture, called VIOR Private Suites, sits directly across from the growing Holly Springs Town Center and is designed to give solo professionals a polished space to meet clients without the overhead of a traditional office lease.

Holly Springs, GA · 3d

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This Georgia Off-Road Park Offers Mud Pits, Rocky Trails, And Thrilling Hill Climbs

Somewhere in northwest Georgia, a trail leads riders straight toward a wooden wall. Yes, people climb it on purpose, and there’s a smaller mini wall for anyone warming up. That wall is just one obstacle in a park packed with mud pits, rock crawls, and steep hill climbs. ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, Jeeps, and trucks all share the same rugged playground.

Calhoun, GA · 2d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County Restaurant Report Card – 11/04/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Floyd County on 11/04/2026. The following 1 establishment was inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location AAN LLC, DBA SUBWAY #44570 — 🟡 87 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 3132 MAPLE RD LINDALE, GA 30147 • (706) 378-5885 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/04/2026–11/04/2026.

Floyd County, GA · 1d

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Full of beans: Family recipes face off at Saturday’s history festival in Jasper

FYI – for those, like this editor, who are thinking soup beans? Isn’t that a pot of mushy beans? What’s the big deal? Apparently, we’ve been missing out. The Appalachian staple has seen something of a foodie revival, at least in some circles. You might even say southern foodies are now full of beans – pardon the pun.

Jasper, GA · 2d