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.

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.