The Gatlinburg chain's South Knoxville debut is set for Aug. 26, closing out Mimosas' nine-month run at The Davy apartments.

Bearden's Nixon's Deli says the property changed hands as it hunts for a new spot to keep serving steamed hoagies.

Wings Etc. has closed its Knoxville location after five and a half years, with owners citing major staffing problems and exhausting open-to-close shifts.

Hattie B’s is nearing completion on Knoxville’s Strip, bringing Nashville hot chicken to its first East Tennessee location.

Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar is targeting a mid-September opening in downtown Maryville, with lobster rolls, oysters, sushi, live music and an 8,000-square-foot outdoor space.

Yassin's Falafel House has reopened at its downtown Walnut Street location in a soft opening, bringing its menu and hours back to the city core. The move returns a longtime lunchtime fixture to downtown Knoxville.

Myrtle's Chicken & Beer has closed its Market Square restaurant after roughly six years, owners said. The shutdown affects staff and leaves a gap in downtown dining.

Plum Tree Chinese, a Kingston Pike fixture for decades, will close on July 31, 2026. Longtime customers have posted memories as the small takeout spot prepares to shutter.

A cereal bar called Cereously Good has popped up on East Magnolia, stirring neighborhood curiosity and prompting questions about menu and opening plans.

Family-owned Denton’s Burgers & Fun Foods closed its Kingston Pike location over the weekend; owners say they have plans for the future but offered no timeline.

Honeybee Coffee opened a third Knoxville shop in Bearden at 4520 Old Kingston Pike, joining its South Knoxville and Farragut locations. The Bearden storefront lists weekday and weekend hours.

Asia Blake’s Matcha Mama has become Knoxville’s latest beverage craze, drawing long lines of up to 100 and repeated sellouts in its opening weeks.

Dustin Cochran has added WokXville, a gluten‑free Asian stall, to Kern's Food Hall in South Knoxville. The move builds on Cochran’s allergy‑friendly offerings at the hall.