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.

Kern's Food Hall has opened in South Knoxville, transforming an old bakery into a vibrant culinary and community space with local chefs and businesses.

Tennessee enforces an alcohol ban in Wildlife Management Areas to promote safety and establish family-friendly environments, targeting alcohol-related accidents in outdoor recreational spaces.

Chesapeake's in Gatlinburg, TN, earned a spot on Yelp's "Top 100 Seafood Spots" for 2024, ranking 77th despite the state's landlocked location.