The old Denton's spot on Kingston Pike in Bearden won't sit empty much longer. City of Knoxville records show a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop is planned to take over the site, according to permit applications filed with the city.
As reported by WVLT, the city permit applications list the project under the 7 Brew name and include both a demolition permit and permission to build signage at the site. The filings don't spell out a construction timeline or opening date, but they confirm the chain has its sights set on the Bearden corridor.
Per the same report, the location would mark 7 Brew's second spot in Knoxville, based on the company's own website, which lists an existing Parkside Drive location. The planned Kingston Pike stand would also land directly across the street from a Dutch Bros. coffee shop, putting two drive-through coffee chains within a stone's throw of each other.
What's on the Menu
7 Brew built its brand on speed and variety, and its menu reflects that. The lineup includes coffee, sodas, teas, smoothies, shakes, and bakery items, giving West Knoxville drivers another quick-stop option beyond a straightforward cup of joe.
Dutch Bros., the chain now facing new competition just across the road, is itself a drive-through coffee business built around the same grab-and-go model that's fueled 7 Brew's rapid expansion into new markets.
The End of an Era for Denton's
The site has deep roots in Bearden. Denton's had operated since 1997, and its owners announced the longtime family-owned restaurant would close in July. The closure capped nearly three decades of service to the neighborhood.
According to Knox News, Denton's Burgers & Fun Foods closed its Kingston Pike location over the weekend, with the restaurant sitting at 6914 Kingston Pike in Bearden. The outlet reported that Denton's announced the closure on Facebook and also posted a note on the sign outside the restaurant.
7 Brew's Broader Push Into West Knoxville
The Kingston Pike project isn't an isolated move for the Arkansas-based chain. 7 Brew Coffee is also coming to Pinnacle at Turkey Creek, according to a development announcement from Crawford Square, which describes that site as a drive-thru-only concept with a double-lane setup.
That Turkey Creek location is expected to serve hot and iced coffees, cold brew, energy drinks, teas, lemonades, smoothies, and seasonal favorites, per the same announcement. Gabi Walsh, marketing manager of Pinnacle at Turkey Creek, said in the announcement, “We're excited to welcome 7 Brew to Pinnacle at Turkey Creek.” Together, the two projects suggest the chain is building out a real footprint across West Knoxville's commercial corridors, not just testing one storefront at a time.
