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Anthony’s Italian Steakhouse & Lucky Bird Developing in Downtown Knoxville

Gemini Hospitality is expanding its downtown Knoxville presence with two restaurant projects, Anthony’s Italian Steakhouse at Lone Tree Pass and Lucky Bird in the former Babalu space at 412 S. Gay Street. The developments represent separate additions to the hospitality group’s growing portfolio, according to Inside of Knoxville.

Knoxville, TN · 3d
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Blackberry Farm in East Tennessee Serves Up Award-Winning Cuisine From the Land

Blackberry Farm offers luxury lodging, heirloom produce and farm-to-table dining celebrating East Tennessee agriculture. There are many faces of agritourism across East Tennessee. At Blackberry Farm, the experience is elevated to a level of luxury. Heirloom produce is brought to life by talented chefs and served across their three restaurants, including the James Beard Award-winning Barn at Blackberry Farm, while pasture-raised sheep milk is churned into exquisite dairy products at the creamery. Between waking in a historic room on the rural Walland farm and touring the well-cultivated gardens of Blackberry Farm, guests can have an unforgettable experience of farm-to-table agriculture.

Walland, TN · 3d
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These 12 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Breakfast Restaurants Are Worth Getting Out Of Bed Early For

More than 100 animatronic chickens sing while you eat your grits at one breakfast spot on this list. I had to read that twice. Then I wanted a seat. Another stop serves breakfast inside a gristmill complex that dates back to 1830. A third brings chocolate gravy to the table for your biscuits, family-style, and keeps the bowls coming.

Pigeon Forge, TN · 4d
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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In The Morristown, Tennessee Area And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One coffee shop on this list is named after Beethoven, who reportedly counted out exactly 60 beans for his morning cup. I love that a composer’s odd habit ended up on a sign in East Tennessee. That was just the start of the surprises. One spot serves French toast...

Morristown, TN · 6d
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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 · 16d

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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 · 8d

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K Brew Targets December Opening for Eighth Knoxville Location in Hardin Valley

K Brew is targeting a December 2026 opening for its new coffee shop at 10837 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, marking the company’s eighth location. Co-owner Pierce LaMacchia confirmed the anticipated timeline during a conversation with WhatNow Nashville on November 10, noting that construction work is still dependent on contractors before the doors can open.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Mobile Meals in second year of turning game day leftovers into meals for community

Chef Maclean Bell and his team at Mobile Meals turn food left over from home games into meals for people across the community. The food would otherwise go into the landfill, and the meals go to kids and families, including those in after-school programs and warming centers. Mobile Meals is...

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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Mobile Meals in second year of turning game day leftovers into meals for community

Mobile Meals made 7,000 meals from Neyland leftovers last year and is on track to do the same this year.

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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This Once-Massive Restaurant Chain Has Just One Tennessee Location Left, And It Still Serves The Classics

A pump of warm cheese sauce sits right on the toppings bar, and you get to decide how much lands on your plate. That’s how burgers work here. The kitchen cooks your patty, then hands the finishing touches over to you. The sesame seed buns are made in-house, which...

Sevierville, TN · 11d

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This Knoxville Spot Brought Back the Joy of Gluten-Free Sweet Treats

Not one crumb in this little bakery’s kitchen contains wheat. That includes the chocolate whoopie pies, the peanut butter cookies, and a jalapeno cheddar and bacon scone that sounds like trouble in the best possible way. The menu reads like any classic bakery case. There are bagels, cinnamon rolls,...

Knoxville, TN · 10d