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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d
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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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The Legend Behind North Carolina's Most Haunted Road

At the southern end of North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, a paved two-lane byway winds 6 miles into the forested hills before stopping dead at the mouth of a dark, quarter-mile tunnel. This "Road to Nowhere" is Lakeview Drive, and not only has it stirred local controversy, but it's also fueled tales of ghosts and haints, phantom voices and footsteps from the residents of towns that were flooded when Fontana Lake filled in behind the dam. Although it's a scenic daytime drive that deserves a place on your to-do list, the road's isolation, history, and lore keep motorists away when night falls.

Bryson City, NC · 5d
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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

The Daily Times

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Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: SpongeBob

Readers may remember SpongeBob, the furriest little sponge that lived under the sea. He lived with his friends, Harry the dogfish and Patty, the dog shark. SpongeBob loved swimming in the ocean. He’d play hide-and-seek in sunken ships with slippery eels. When he caught them, he’d shake and shake, and toss them through the water. “Wheeee!” they’d cry. SpongeBob also loved sampling all the local fare, like crabs, lobsters, and oysters. One time he tried a mouthful of seaweed. “Blech,” he said, spitting it out. “I need something meatier.” He’d scratch a scratchy spot on the coral, and at night he’d use anemones as pillows, laying his little head in their soft tentacles. Life in the ocean was fun for little SpongeBob, but he had so much love to give and no one to give it to. After all, sharks aren’t exactly cuddly. So one day, he breached the surface and blew a stream of water into the air. “Look, a whale…wait a minute…” someone called from the shore. SpongeBob caught a wave and rode it all the way to the Maryville Alcoa Animal Center, where he now waits for his furever home. The perfect home for sweet eight-month-old SpongeBob

Maryville, TN · 21h

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Harrogate voters approve referendum allowing liquor to be served in restaurants

HARROGATE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Voters in Harrogate have made their voices heard on a liquor referendum to allow alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises within the city. The referendum passed Tuesday night in a 54.5%-to-45.5% vote, which means liquor can now be served by the drink at establishments in the City of Harrogate.

Harrogate, TN · 2d

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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 · 1d

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This Old Tennessee Car Dealership Is Now A Nostalgic Museum With Around 40 Classic Vehicles

A replica of a 1901 Oldsmobile and a 1981 DeLorean share the same roof here. That’s 80 years of car history parked in one old showroom. The building once sold Dodges and Plymouths for decades. Now it holds around 40 classic vehicles, plus a recreated Texaco station and a little diner setup.

Greeneville, TN · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Knoxville Plumber Shows Three Fixes Homeowners Can Do Themselves Including Swapping a Toilet Flapper With a $10 Kit

A Knoxville plumber shows three easy fixes every homeowner can handle, including a toilet flapper swap with a $10 kit.

Knoxville, TN · 10d

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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A Dopo is serving Knoxville something new. The Slice Bar opens this week

Hungry customers can skip the reservations and grab a slice of award-winning pizza at A Dopo, which on Nov. 5 is expanding with The Slice Bar . The Slice Bar will add 2,200 square feet of space behind A Dopo at 516 Williams St., just north of the Old City. The opening follows A Dopo recently being named to the Michelin Guide to the American South with a Bib Gourmand distinction , which recognizes restaurants serving “great food at a great value." "We've maxed out our wood-burning oven," co-owner Brian Strutz previously told Knox News. "We can't make more pizza right now." A Dopo, named to USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year list , has built a loyal base of sourdough pizza lovers. Reservations are notoriously hard to come by, and Strutz knows there are plenty of Knoxville diners A Dopo hasn't been able to serve. The Slice Bar gives A Dopo a creative way to welcome more guests. It'll look a little different from A Dopo's front of house, but the same recipes remain at its core. What's on the menu at The Slice Bar by A Dopo? The Slice Bar will serve Roman-style pizza by the slice

Knoxville, TN · 1d

WATE

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Some South Knoxville residents concerned about wildlife near homes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As residential development continues around South Knoxville, some neighbors said wildlife is losing its natural habitat and increasingly showing up on their properties. This includes unwelcome visitors like bears and coyotes. In Tarklin Valley a bear popped up on Monday. Bruce Powell, who lives in Tarklin Valley with his wife, Cindy, […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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A First Look at the Future of Muse Knoxville

Rockets. Soaring climbing structures. Interactive waterways. Engineering challenges. Creative laboratories. More hands-on science than you can shake a Bunsen burner at. Last night, I got a glimpse of the future of Muse Knoxville, and y’all, it gave me chills. I joined a crowd of community leaders, supporters and assorted...

Knoxville, TN · 16h

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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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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 · 10h