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Come Hungry to This Tennessee Restaurant Where the Fried Seafood Steals the Show

Hush puppies, catfish, flounder, and piles of baby shrimp keep showing up in conversations about one seafood spot in the mountains. That alone made me stop and look closer. The fried platters here come in Calabash style. That means light breading, quick frying, and seafood that stays the star. The large platters are famously big, so take-home boxes feel almost guaranteed.

Elizabethton, TN · 4d

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Every celebrity spotted at Tennessee Vols games in Knoxville in 2026

The Tennessee Volunteers just came off an exciting win against the Kentucky Wildcats . The dark mode game, complete with a laser show and spooky "Rocky Top" playing, ramped up a fan base that's already seen an exciting season. In fact, Tennessee fans were so riled up that Kentucky tight end Mikkel Skinner accused Neyland Stadium of pumping fake crowd noise onto the field . The Vols are on the road this week, heading to College Station to play Texas A&M. The following week, they'll be back at home to play the Louisiana State University Tigers . The week after that, they'll be on the road again playing the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville. Watch the Vols for free with Fubo trial With one home game left in the season, here is every celebrity who made an appearance in Knoxville. Week 3: Kevin Hart at Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kennesaw State game Actor and comedian Kevin Hart was fully decked out in Tennessee gear when he was spotted at the Tennessee Vols matchup against Kennesaw State on Sept. 19 . Fans had questions. What was Hart doing in Knoxville? Hart's son, Hendrix Hart, is a freshman on the Tennessee track and field

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Virginia Candy Shop makes more than 100 flavors of fudge and one flavor stands out

The Southern Churn, located at 627 State Street in Bristol, Virginia is in an ideal location for shoppers. The candy shop is in the state's most unusual shopping district, since downtown Bristol straddles two states at once: Virginia is on one side of the street and Tennessee on the other.

Bristol, VA · 1d

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These 7 West Virginia Drive-In Restaurants Still Bring Food Right To Your Car Window

A giant mug of root beer sits on top of one of these restaurants. It’s the kind of sign that makes you hit the brakes before your brain even catches up. At several spots on this list, a server walks right up to your car. They take your order, then come back with a tray that hooks onto your window.

West Virginia · 1d

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New movie being filmed in Jonesborough

Cameras are rolling in Tennessee’s oldest town for a new movie called “Restoring Harmony.” Written and directed by Candice Cain, the film follows a country musician who loses everything after her fiancé and manager steals money from clients. She returns home to Jonesborough, where the boy next door and the tight-knit community help her find her original voice again. Filming wraps up after a two-week shoot featuring local businesses, community members, and the Tri-Cities Airport. After editing in New York, the crew plans to host a local premiere before the movie hits Amazon Prime and Tubi in spring 2027.

Jonesborough, TN · 1d

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrates two year anniversary

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Around 7 million people have walked through the doors of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol to eat, stay, play, or see a show since it opened on Nov. 14, 2024. “It’s been a fun two years, and we’re very, very proud of what we have accomplished so far. It’s […]

Bristol, VA · 1d

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Hard Rock Bristol posts $23M in October revenue

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol reported a month-over-month increase in revenue in October. According to the Virginia Lottery’s latest casino activity report, the casino reported an adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $23,224,892 in October. The AGR represents the casino’s total profits after it pays out winnings. In September, the […]

Bristol, VA · 1d

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6 Ingles Habits That Give Away an East Tennessean

You’re low on gas, low on groceries, and short on patience for two stops. At the Karns store in Knoxville and the Farragut store on Kingston Pike, one Ingles stop covers both. Here are the Ingles habits that give away an East Tennessean. 1. Buying Store-Brand Milk. Ingles puts...

Knoxville, TN · 13h

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Morristown animal shelter seeks help after 24 animals arrive following cruelty cases

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — Twenty-four animals, three unrelated animal cruelty cases and thousands of dollars in expected medical expenses: that’s the situation facing the Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society, where employees say they’re struggling to keep up with the growing need for care. According to the Humane Society, three separate individuals have been charged with animal cruelty […]

Morristown, TN · 3d

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Find The Soup Of The Day Still Made In A Kitchen Pot At These Seven Small-Town Tennessee Diners

Some of the best bowls of soup in Tennessee come from small kitchens on quiet main streets, not from big city restaurants. The places on this list still make their soups by hand, often changing the pot from day to day. You might find cabbage soup one week and lobster...

Smithville, TN · 3d

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‘Restoring Harmony:’ Filming underway for Jonesborough movie

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Production has begun for the movie “Restoring Harmony,” a film about a girl coming back to her hometown in Jonesborough. “It’s about a country musician,” writer and director Candice Cain said. “She finds out that her older fiancé, who’s also her manager, stole a bunch of money from clients. Since she […]

Jonesborough, TN · 2d

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Take a look inside the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville

What role does Jessy Boswell play at General Morgan Inn?

Greeneville, TN · 1d

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Passengers at Tri-Cities airport react to FAA ground stop

How did Julio Reyes' travel plans change due to the FAA issue?. What alternative plan did Amy Hutcherson take after the flight halt?. The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems, The Associated Press reported Friday night.

Greeneville, TN · 21h

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In Tennessee, an 1824 Redbrick Inn Still Serves Dinner Beside Its Fireplace

The rooms here still open with old-fashioned keys, and the building has been standing since 1824. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the restaurant downstairs has a fireplace and a courtyard terrace. This redbrick inn sits in one of the oldest towns in Tennessee. Some rooms come...

Tennessee · 1d

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Homeowners: what to look out for when heating your home during the cold

GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – As the weather gets colder, it’s important for homeowners to know how to safely heat their home. Whether you have a heat pump or a furnace, the age of your heating system matters for how many times you get it checked in a year. Phillip Allen, the owner of Phil’s Heating […]

Gray, TN · 1d

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Christmas Bazaar, Tiebreakers Pajama Party: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — A wintertime chill is in the air, and there are plenty of events taking place this weekend that are already highlighting the holiday spirit. News Channel 11 has compiled the list below of events happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Voting for Kingsport’s Gingerbread House Contest Christmas Kickoff at Mill Spring Makers […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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These 7 Tennessee Barbecue Joints Have Been Smoking Pork For Decades

Some barbecue spots open with a splash and fade within a few years. The places on this list went the other way, firing up their pits for decades and turning pulled pork, chopped pork, and pit-cooked ribs into hometown traditions. They stretch across Tennessee, from the mountains near Bluff City...

Tennessee · 1d

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Polar Express movie night to roll into Elizabethton Dec. 5

Elizabethton Parks and Recreation will bring the magic of Christmas to Edwards Island Park on Dec. 5 with a Polar Express-themed movie night featuring free activities, train rides and a […]

Elizabethton, TN · 3d

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Annual Bristol Farmers Market Fall Festival set Saturday, Nov 14

This year’s Bristol Farmers Market Fall Festival will open with a dedication to the late Ray LeMaire of Twin Pines Farm who passed away in October. Twin Pines has been a constant presence since the farmers market began in the mid-1980s. The dedication and opening of the Fall Farmers...

Bristol, TN · 1d

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Santa’s Workshop offers pre-parade fun at Edwards Island Park

Elizabethton Parks and Recreation will host Santa’s Workshop at Edwards Island Park on Dec. 12 as part of the Carter County Bank Christmas Village. The event will run from 3 […]

Elizabethton, TN · 1d