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Celebrate National Pizza Day with Baker Boy Pizza
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s National Pizza Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a slice (or two) from Baker Boy Pizza! This morning on Living East Tennessee, our own Noemy Sanchez stopped by Baker Boy for a live shot you won’t want to miss.
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Win tickets to see Joe Bonamassa in Knoxville!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Enter the contest below for your chance to see Joe Bonamassa at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium on March 17!. The winner will receive 4 tickets to the concert. The winner will be drawn and notified on Monday, March 2. Five-time Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa is widely...
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Cumberland Trail hiking, work day is Feb. 14
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) has one event in February − a day of trail work and hiking Feb. 14 on the Cumberland Trail at the Obed Wild and Scenic River. It will take place on the 2.5-mile section of the trail between Nemo Picnic Area and Alley Ford adopted by TCWP in 1998, according to a news release. Participants can meet for carpooling in Oak Ridge at the Gold’s Gym/Books-A-Million parking lot (meet at the end close to S. Illinois Avenue, near Salsarita’s) in time to leave Oak Ridge at 9 a.m., or they can join the crew at Nemo Picnic Area or Rock Creek Campground at 10 a.m. Participants should dress appropriately for winter weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring work gloves, loppers, small bow saws or folding saws, shovels and grubbing tools, as well as a lunch and plenty of water. Cumberland Trail State Park personnel will also make some tools available at the event. Participants will need to sign a National Park Service volunteer form (parent’s or guardian's signature required for minors). Forms can be requested in advance from TCWP, or NPS representatives will have forms available at the event. To sign up,
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Knoxville Appalachia-inspired restaurant named one of best in U.S.
Joseph Lenn was always more interested in fishing than he was cooking. It took a few wake-up calls and career shifts to find his calling as Chef Joseph Lenn, whose J.C. Holdway restaurant has a new accolade to support his status as one of the city's most prestigious culinary minds. J.C. Holdway is one of 39 spots in the country to be named to USA TODAY's 2026 Restaurant of the Year list , comprised by food journalists from across the country who pooled their expertise to make their selections. The restaurant is coming off a massive year that included landing on the New York Times Top 50 Restaurants list and being featured in a new regional Michelin Guide to the South . It's hard to believe the man behind this success showed up to his first culinary class without ever having worked in a restaurant. Lenn is now being considered for a James Beard Award, thirteen years after becoming the first executive chef in Tennessee to receive the honor. Last time was regional, but he's now being considered on a national scale. Everything Lenn does is with intention, he told Knox News, from the red dahlias on the tables and
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This Tennessee Catfish Shack Is A Must-Visit, No Matter The Distance
Some food stops earn loyalty the hard way, one plate at a time. Pawpaw’s Catfish Kitchen in Tennessee serves comfort food that feels honest, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The catfish arrives hot and golden, with a crisp coating that gives way to tender flakes inside. Sides come generous and familiar, clearly prepared with care, rounding out the meal without distraction.
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Review: Concertmaster Series Explores a Different Side of Romance
For the winter installment of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster Series, Concertmaster and host William Shaub offered up an intensely intriguing program with an evocative title: “Tides of Solitude.” That title, of course, referred to a work on the program, Tides of Solitude for Violin, Bassoon, Cello, and Piano by contemporary composer Katerina Souponetsky. The program as a whole suggested an exploration of a more reflective side of Valentine’s Day, something that Shaub and his colleagues managed with a sensitive balance of ensemble artistry and musical introspection.
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Maryville’s Pasta Game Heats Up As DSB Provisions Moves Into Greenway Village
Maryville is about to get a serious bump in its carb culture. DSB Provisions, the farm-to-table project led by chef and farmer Dustin Busby, is setting up shop in Greenway Village with a pasta-focused Italian restaurant that will feature both a full dining room and a grab-and-go window built around house-made pasta and locally sourced sauces.
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The Black Dog blends brewery and cocktail bar, opening soon
For those who grew up in a certain analog decade, The Black Dog brewery, restaurant and cocktail bar opening in North Knoxville will take you back to the days of hanging with friends in the cool parents’ basement. The long-awaited brewery, restaurant and cocktail bar (yes, it's all three) is opening in North Knoxville on Feb. 23. The Black Dog, located at 2419 N. Central St., is replacing what used to be Elst Brewing Company, which closed in 2024 . BBN Hospitality is the group behind the the new "Instagramy" spot, and it's their first time veering outside downtown. They also have Stock & Barrel and The Brass Pearl in Market Square, as well as Chivo Taqueria on Gay Street. Ben Austin with BBN Hospitality wants the restaurant to be a pioneer for development and growth north of downtown. They are looking to do something entirely new and unexpected for the neighborhood with The Black Dog, which is named after the Led Zeppelin song, by the way, not the Taylor Swift song. "I wanna go on the record for that," Austin said while sitting behind the bar, a smile creeping in. The Black Dog is tucked away in an old
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Knoxville's Black Dog Readies To Open In Former Elst Space
The Black Dog, a restaurant-and-brewhouse from the local team behind Chivo Taqueria and Stock & Barrel, is getting close to opening inside the former Elst Brewing space on Central Street in North Knoxville. Interior peeks show a retro, 1970s-leaning setup with walls lined in vinyl records, a bold Coca‑Cola mural, and instruments hung like trophies. The brewhouse system still sits inside the taproom, the courtyard has been built out with seating, and the crew is tightening up the final details. Tables are already set with novelty bowls made from melted records, while the windows remain papered over with newspapers and posters as the space quietly readies for guests.
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Local barbecue smoker tends the fire overnight to fire up brisket
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — While you are sleeping, staff at Smoked Pickle Barbecue are wide awake, stoking flames. The local barbecue business operates a food truck and offers retail sales and catering. Eric Pickle opened the business five years ago. “When everybody else in the world's sleeping, that's a good...
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The Historic Tennessee Restaurant That Keeps The 1800s Alive
History does not feel distant at the Old Mill Restaurant; it feels present, warm, and well fed. Built beside a working gristmill, this long-standing dining room carries the rhythm of the 1800s through creaking floors, generous portions, and recipes shaped by time rather than trends. Tennessee pride runs through every...
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Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day with Schakolad Chocolate Factory
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’re looking to impress that special someone this Valentine’s season, Schakolad Chocolate Factory has you covered. We recently welcomed owner Stephanie Patterson and her daughter Emmi into the studio to give us a preview of their festive Valentine’s lineup, and it’s truly a chocolate lover’s dream.
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Knoxville Pasta Favorite Penne For Your Thoughts To Serve Final Bowls Next Week
Penne For Your Thoughts, the Northshore Town Center pasta shop that grew from a popular Knoxville food truck, announced Friday that it will close after eight years in business. The owners have set the restaurant’s final service day for next Wednesday (Feb. 11), and the on-site food truck will shut down at the same time as the storefront.
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This Riverside Seafood Restaurant In Tennessee Serves Oysters You’ll Want To Try This Spring
Spring brings a lighter appetite and a pull toward water, fresh air, and food that tastes clean and bright, a mood Chesapeake’s Seafood and Raw Bar meets with oysters that feel especially right as the season turns. Served chilled, briny, and carefully handled, they set the tone for a meal built around simplicity and freshness rather than excess.
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Michelin Buzz Pushes Maryville’s RT Lodge Into Full Spa Mode
RT Lodge, the woodsy boutique inn tucked into Maryville College’s campus, is quietly stepping into a bigger spotlight. Fresh off a MICHELIN Guide recommendation for its restaurant, the property has rolled out a full-service Carriage House day spa and a new Meeting House. Owners say the upgrades are meant to turn dinner reservations into multi-night getaways and to attract more weddings and corporate retreats in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Tennessee Winter Beer Fest returning to Townsend for 14th Year
The Tennessee Winter Beer Fest is back for its 14th year and inviting enthusiasts of the brewed beverage to raise a stein, Maßkrug, or glass for a charitable cause. Beer Fest runs 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Company Distilling in Townsend. Whatever the choice of drinking vessel, the TWBF guarantees an afternoon filled with not only craft beer from around the region, but also great company and delicious food — all for a good cause. The festival was founded by Maryville resident Mike Adams, who wanted to create a community-centered beer festival. After discussing the idea with friends, a board was formed, and chose New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center as the nonprofit beneficiary. All proceeds will support New Hope, an organization dedicated to helping abused or traumatized children and their families in Blount County. Tickets are selling fast via https://tnwbf2026.eventbrite.com/ and the cost $88.50. The ticket price includes a commemorative glass, beer and dinner catered by Miss Lily’s Catering. Designated Driver tickets have already sold out. Parking will be available across the street at The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
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The Flavors of Europe in the Smokies at Red Oak Bistro
Red Oak Bistro: A local's honest review There are several ways the Red Oak Bistro stands out. For instance? Its (669) Glades Road location is not in the traditional areas of the Gatlinburg culinary scene. Beyond that, the menu – based on what is available through local farmers and producers – changes so often, they don’t even bother trying to put it up on their website. Also, the small location, inside a renovated A-frame home, requires reservations. In fact, when we visited recently, there was a sign on the door saying they weren’t taking walk-ups that evening. In fact, the availability is such that when we walked through the door, we were greeted by name by Chef Olga. “You must be John,” is not a way I’m used to being greeted in area restaurants. It was… disarming and welcoming and it led to one of our favorite dining experiences in recent memory. The Bistro is a small European-inspired restaurant in the Glades Road area of Gatlinburg (photo by John Gullion/TheSmokies.com) What is Red Oak Bistro? It's a small European-inspired restaurant in the Glades Road Area of Gatlinburg. It is located on the main floor of what appears to be a
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This Tennessee Diner Brings 1950s Charm And A Reuben Worth The Stop
Some places understand that nostalgia works best when it is paired with food that delivers. The Diner leans fully into its 1950s spirit, serving comfort classics in a setting that feels cheerfully frozen in time. Vinyl booths, chrome accents, and an easygoing pace set the tone, but the real draw...