Inspectors tossed severely dented cans and cited sanitation and temperature lapses at China King in Lenoir City after a customer complaint.

A San Diego–born mobile coffee brand, The Rush Coffee, has opened a Knoxville truck serving espresso blends and taking event bookings.

K Brew is converting a 5,000-square-foot Broadway warehouse into a bakery and walk-in market, expanding its production and retail footprint in North Knoxville.

An inspection in north Knoxville flagged a Little Caesars for dirty bathrooms, food debris and hand‑hygiene lapses; a follow‑up found fixes and raised the grade to 94.

J.C. Holdway earned a spot on USA Today's 2026 best restaurants list, another national nod for Chef Joseph Lenn's wood‑fired restaurant.

DSB Provisions, chef Dustin Busby’s pasta-focused restaurant, is opening soon in Maryville’s Greenway Village with a dining room and grab‑and‑go service.

The Black Dog is preparing to open in the former Elst Brewing space on North Central Street. Photos show vinyl-lined walls, brewery tanks and a music-forward interior.

Penne For Your Thoughts announced it will close its Northshore storefront next Wednesday; the owner blamed industry decline and soaring costs.

RT Lodge in Maryville added a Carriage House day spa and a Meeting House after its restaurant earned a MICHELIN Guide recommendation. The upgrades aim to turn diners into overnight guests and host more events.

Nama’s downtown izakaya brings shareable Japanese plates, sake cocktails and late-night hours to Gay Street.

Status Dough announced the Bearden Hill shop will close after a nine-year run; the Kingston Pike location will serve its last doughnuts on Wednesday.

Inspectors gave Antojitos Mexicanos Deli in Karns a failing 62 after finding spoiled corn husks, dirty dishes and unsafe storage; a re-inspection is scheduled.

Eateries across the U.S. are offering discounts and freebies on Tax Day, with deals from fast-food chains and restaurants on meals, drinks, and desserts.