H&H Bagels has opened at Turkey Creek, bringing New York‑style bagels, lox sandwiches and morning sandwiches to West Knoxville.

A Swig drive‑thru is planned at the Grassy Creek development near Pleasant Ridge; the retail pad will also include a gas station and convenience store. The shop is expected in about a year.

Knoxville's Xul Beer Co. staged a packed PB&J Mixtape release at Southern Grist's Nations taproom, drawing long lines and underlining the brewer's Nashville push.

Whataburger will open April 9 at 1536 Parkway in Sevierville, replacing the Steak 'n Shake with a 24/7 restaurant and about 60 new jobs.

Ricky's opens in Parkridge with kitschy, nostalgic décor, a full bar and Lil Ricky's food truck serving smash burgers, truffle fries and cocktails.

Andy’s Frozen Custard holds a Friday ribbon-cutting on the Parkway with $2 sundaes, giveaways and a chance to win free custard for a year.

McAlister's Deli will open March 30 at 1515 Congress Parkway in Athens with an early-guest giveaway for the first 100 people.

7 Brew opened its first Knoxville drive‑thru at Pinnacle at Turkey Creek on March 2, bringing dessert‑style coffees and fizzy sodas to West Knoxville shoppers.

Burger Boys founder Andre Bryant says the South Knoxville favorite will reopen near North Broadway after closing in May 2025. He expects the new location to open in weeks.

A complaint-led health inspection at Little Italy of Tellico Village produced a failing 65, with inspectors citing chemical storage, dated meats and storage violations.

Alice in Appalachia reopens retail at a new Gay Street location this week; cocktails will follow after permits and renovations.

A Gatsby‑era speakeasy called The Alibi operates behind The Coffee Syndicate on Gatlinburg’s Parkway, trading espresso for theatrical cocktails after dark.

Roni's Mac Bar is bringing its build‑your‑own mac bowls to Kern's Food Hall in Knoxville this spring. The company says customers can mix-and-match an enormous roster of toppings.