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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 · 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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

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Tucked Away in the Smoky Mountains, This Bakery Makes Cinnamon Rolls Worth the Scenic Drive

A cinnamon roll topped like strawberry shortcake sounds like breakfast and dessert shook hands and made a deal over coffee. I fully support that deal, and I suspect your sweet tooth does too. The same little bakery also tops rolls with apple pie filling, caramel and pecans, blueberries, and even...

Gatlinburg, TN · 1d
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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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What’s New & What’s Next Downtown, Part 1: Restaurants & Retail

Downtown Knoxville has been keeping busy, and I’ve got a massive backlog of openings, announcements and developments to prove it. Time for a catch-up! Last week I again joined Compass Knox editor Scott Barker and co-founder Jesse Fox Mayshark on their Compass Points podcast to nerd out on all things downtown-ish. Naturally, I showed up with 10 FULL PAGES of notes about stuff happening in downtown proper alone. Since both hosts and producer Seth Barber failed to clear their next six hours for my monologue, I crammed what I could into a rapid-fire spoken word performance, confirming once and for all that I should stick to journalism.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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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 · 10d

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Entire Family of Bears Gets in Unlocked Car in Gatlinburg (Video)

Stock image by S.J. Krasemann/Getty Images Footage shows a bear family walk up to an unlocked car in a parking lot, open the door, and get right in. Watch it here. The post Entire Family of Bears Gets in Unlocked Car in Gatlinburg (Video) appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .

Gatlinburg, TN · 2d

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Grab a Plate and Dig Into Red-Eye Gravy at These 7 Tennessee Breakfast Spots

Red-eye gravy starts with salty country ham drippings and a splash of coffee. That’s it. No flour, no thickener, just a thin, smoky pour that somehow tastes like a family recipe. I love that a sauce this humble still shows up on breakfast menus across Tennessee. It cuts through...

Tennessee · 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 · 6h

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AES Passes Flynn to Become Largest Arby’s Franchisee

Arby's franchisee AES Restaurant Group bought 23 restaurants from Inspire Brands, the parent to Arby's, Jimmy John's and Buffalo Wild Wings. Following the acquisition, the franchisee group took the No. 1 spot in the Arby's system by unit count. When it comes to Arby’s, John Wade has seen it all....

Knoxville, 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 · 3d

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‘My Mayfly’ Comes Home to East Tennessee for World Premiere at Film Fest Knox

My Mayfly, the first feature film from writer-director Paula Kay Hornick, will celebrate its world premiere at Film Fest Knox on Saturday, November 14, at 9:15 p.m. at Regal Riviera, Theater 2, 510 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Starring Adelaide Clemens with Alicia Witt and Johnathon Schaech, it was shot in the Great Smoky Mountains and Knoxville. The film follows a woman whose relentless pace of life has little room for the people and things that matter most. When she embarks on a solo fly-fishing trip to prove something to herself, a harrowing experience in the wilderness and an encounter with a mysterious forest ranger force her to confront the past she’s been running from and reconsider what truly matters.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Mirage Ditches Hookah and Belly Dancing for Western Saloon on Gay Street

Mirage, the Gay Street bar long known for belly dancing, hookah and Mediterranean bites, is reinventing itself as a swanky Western saloon complete with live music, craft cocktails and a reworked menu. The shift marks the latest twist for a stretch of downtown Knoxville real estate that rarely sits still for long.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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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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Oak Ridge native brings Tina Turner show home Nov. 13

Oak Ridge native Jenn Cristy is coming home. The performer, who grew up in Oak Ridge and now tours the country, will bring her show "Simply The Best: A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner" to the Historic Grove Theater for one night only on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The show celebrates the power and stage presence Tina Turner showed over a 50-year career, with hits including "Proud Mary," "River Deep – Mountain High," "What's Love Got to Do With It," and "The Best." Cristy, a former backing vocalist and instrumentalist for John Mellencamp, has taken the production to audiences across the country, according to a news release. Before she was a performer, Cristy was a standout athlete in Oak Ridge. She swam for the Atomic City Aquatic Club and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1997. She went on to swim at Indiana University, where she won five Big Ten titles, earned All-America honors, and was named IU Female Athlete of the Year. She also competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. Cristy is a member of the Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame (Class of 2013) and the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame (Class

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

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A Dopo Opens The Slice Bar in Knoxville, Giving Walk-Ins a Shot at Its Famed Pizza

Knoxville diners who have spent months failing to snag a table at A Dopo finally have another way in. The Slice Bar, a new walk-up concept connected to the acclaimed pizzeria, opens this week behind the restaurant at 516 Williams St., just north of the Old City, according to Knox News.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Maryville Legion Post Marks America's 250th With Veterans Day Bash Saturday

Motorcycles, doughnuts and a flag retirement ceremony are all on the docket this Saturday at American Legion Captain Emerson J. Lonas Post 13 in Maryville, where organizers are combining a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary with the annual observance of Veterans Day. The event runs most of the day at the post, located at 224 Waters Road, with the parking lot opening at 8 a.m.

Maryville, TN · 2d

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Oak Ridge's Grove Theater Gets Giant New Mural Celebrating Local History

A sprawling new mural is taking shape on the outside walls of the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, giving the landmark venue a splash of color meant to honor its past and celebrate the community around it, according to WBIR. The project traces back to a 2025 grant awarded...

Oak Ridge, TN · 1d

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Appalachian Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Knoxville and Maryville for 55th Season

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — The Appalachian Ballet Company is preparing to usher in the holiday season with its annual production of The Nutcracker, marking the beloved Christmas tradition’s 55th season. This year’s production will feature live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Fellenbaum, for all...

Maryville, TN · 1d