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That colorful Broadway building is a coffee shop again. Next comes the wine
A new coffee shop and wine bar is taking over the former Partial Cafe space on North Broadway, and its owners want guests to settle in and stay awhile. "All we've got is time," reads the Instagram bio for The Waiting Room at 828 N. Broadway. The coffee side of the business is now open, co-owner Zach Hill told Knox News, and the alcohol program will launch next month. Zach and Alexis Hill, his life and business partner, took over the cozy neighborhood coffee shop earlier this month and worked quickly to reopen the colorful building that loyal customers loved. The couple also own Remedy Coffee near Emory Place and Zero/Zero Wine Bar in Happy Holler. The Waiting Room marries their existing concepts, blending an all-day cafe with a quiet spot for a nightcap. "You never know how long you're gonna be in a waiting room," Alexis said. "We wanted to position people to slow down a little bit." Partial Cafe closed a month ago, saying the shop was built around a love of coffee "without insisting on a 'right' way to enjoy it." The Waiting Room hopes to build off that mentality, the owners said, bringing Knoxville cups of
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This Unassuming Knoxville Diner Serves Southern Comfort Food Like Grandma Made
Some of the best meals in Tennessee come from buildings most people drive past without a second glance. This one is an old house with a lunch counter, a cash register from another era, and a family that has been cooking for three generations. Food made from scratch is what...
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This Unassuming Knoxville, Tennessee Cafe Serves The Kind Of Old-School Breakfast Locals Keep Coming Back For
There is something about a diner-style breakfast that makes getting up early feel completely reasonable. Knoxville may be known for big flavors, but some Tennessee mornings call for eggs, bacon, biscuits, and a hot cup of coffee. This little cafe keeps things simple, familiar, and easy to love. The breakfast...
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Knoxville Locals Keep These 9 Hole-In-The-Wall Tennessee Restaurants Busy
Knoxville has plenty of fancy restaurants and trendy spots, but locals know the real magic happens at the hole-in-the-wall joints tucked into strip malls and side streets. These are the places where regulars know the menu by heart, the staff remembers your order, and the food tastes like home. From family-run cafes to neighborhood pizza shops, these hidden gems serve up authentic flavors that keep people coming back for decades, proving that the best meals don’t need a polished storefront or a big advertising budget.
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Locals Have Guarded This Tennessee Cheese Shop for Decades, and One Taste Shows Why
Some places stay quiet on purpose. Tucked into the rolling green hills of East Tennessee, there is a working dairy farm where families load up on fresh cheese, sip thick shakes, and let their kids chase the sight of passing trains. Regulars have kept it close to their chest for...
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Order A Steak At This Tennessee Restaurant And The Soup, Salad And Sides Are Unlimited
Gatlinburg has no shortage of places to grab dinner, but there’s one spot that’s been quietly feeding hungry visitors and locals for years with a deal that sounds almost too good to be true. At Burg Steakhouse, when you order a steak, you’re not just getting a plate of meat.
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This Tennessee Buffet Has 6,000 Reviews. These 8 Others Are Just as Worth the Drive
A Tennessee buffet dinner can run well past $20 a person, especially in tourist towns, while one small-town spot on this list still advertises weekday lunch for $10.99. After digging through restaurant menus, tourism listings, operating schedules, and thousands of customer reviews, nine places stood out. One has more than...
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Before A Day In The Smokies, Townsend Locals Fuel Up On Biscuits At The Apple Valley Cafe
The Great Smoky Mountains pull in hikers, scenic drivers, and wildlife watchers all year, and every one of them needs breakfast before the first curve in the road. In Townsend, Tennessee, the smart move is to eat early, before the park takes over the rest of the day. One barn-style...
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Pancakes Aren’t The Only Draw At The Elkmont-Era Log Cabin Pancake House In Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has plenty of places to eat breakfast, yet one log building keeps drawing a line that can reach the far end of its front porch. People who ate there as kids now bring their own children, and many say the place looks just the way they remember it. The...
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This Little Athens, Tennessee Drive-In Keeps Locals Coming Back For Burgers And Shakes
Old-fashioned comfort food and hometown charm keep the parking lot busy at Small’s Drive In in Athens. This longtime Tennessee favorite draws locals with juicy burgers, crispy onion rings, creamy milkshakes, and other familiar classics served without unnecessary fuss. The atmosphere feels relaxed and nostalgic, making every visit a pleasant throwback to the days when drive-ins were neighborhood gathering places.
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Victory Bar and Grill: A Go To Spot for Food, Drinks and Game Day in Vonore
VONORE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you are looking for a place to grab a bite, enjoy a drink and catch the game, Victory Bar and Grill in Vonore offers a lively atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. We stopped by to tour the space, try some of the food and see what makes this spot a popular place to gather, especially when there is a big game on.
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A Tennessee Tailgate "Country Breakfast"
The autumn air in Knoxville carries the distinct scent of breakfast and anticipation. It’s Saturday in East Tennessee, and the sea of orange outside Neyland Stadium was already swelling hours before kickoff. Parked right along the river, the tailgate was a bustling hub of laughter, clinking glasses, and the unmistakable, intoxicating aroma of a true Southern country breakfast.
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Management closes Karns restaurant after failing health inspection
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Mexican grill failed its most recent inspection. Many people ask, why don’t inspectors close a restaurant if it has a failing score? Restaurant health inspectors focus primarily on coaching and teaching safe food practices rather than shutting businesses down. However, we have never reported a restaurant closing its doors following […]
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Knoxville's wildest weekend just got tastier
Welcome to Eat65! This free weekly guide to Knoxville's restaurant and beverage scenes comes to you from restaurant and retail reporter Joanna Hayes . Email joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com to have your blurb considered for next week! ** 🍕 Appetizer: A pizza preview from Joanna Hayes Just when you thought Knoxville couldn't get any crazier, it does. Ella Langley was in Knoxville last night, and today is Dolly Day , with bars and restaurants across town offering specials to honor the Tennessee icon. Tomorrow brings Tennessee vs. Texas at Neyland Stadium, with President Donald Trump in attendance and Johnny Knoxville on campus as the "College GameDay" guest picker. But amid all the chaos, Knoxville's food scene quietly delivered a few big developments of its own, starting with A Dopo adding an extra room called The Slice Bar that will serve cocktails and pizza by the slice − no reservations required. I'll also have a story soon about a new wine and coffee bar coming to Knoxville. And keep an eye on knoxnews.com for a behind-the-scenes tour of Crispy Cones , opening soon at Covenant Health Park. Make your Knoxville reservations now: Resy | OpenTable 🍗 The Main Course | A word from Hattie
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Fresh Maine lobster dinner comes to Oak Ridge
On Friday, Oct. 9, fresh Maine lobsters are being flown in on Delta Airlines for the second community-wide “Claws for a Cause!” event. The event will be on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4:30-7 p.m., and meals will include a fresh, steamed one and one-quarter-poundMaine lobster, drawn butter, corn on the cob, coleslaw and a roll. The event will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge , which is also the event sponsor. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Family Resource Center in Oak Ridge and Grace Point Camp in Roane County. The meals cost $40 for take-away, or $45 for dine-in under the tent in the church Grove, which will include beverage and dessert. Dinners must be pre-ordered in order to give an accurate count to the Maine lobstermen. Only a small number of extra lobsters will be ordered. As the lobsters will be fresh-caught, and then shipped in on Oct. 9, the deadline to order lobsters will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Tickets may be purchased by going to the church's page, ststephensor.org/claws-for-a-cause . Please indicate the type of tickets - take out or dine in - when ordering. St. Stephen’s
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The Possum Opens in Maryville With Hearty Meals
The Possum, a restaurant at 313 N. Houston St. in Maryville, opened last month with a menu of hearty meals. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported on The Possum's opening. The Possum is a rustic country restaurant. What's on the Menu at The Possum. The menu features hearty meals and big...