Ryan Wilusz (knoxnews.com)

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Several Gay Street spots vacant after restaurants close, scrap plans
Several Gay Street spots vacant after restaurants close, scrap plans
Johnny Knoxville's latest stunt is supporting South-Doyle
Johnny Knoxville's latest stunt is supporting South-Doyle

SmashCity, the Moodys and Marble City Market

SmashCity Knoxville seized by state and closed
Marble City Market says SmashCity owners embezzled $190K
Paul Moody has a pattern of stealing from restaurants

Restaurants of the Year 2026 + previous Knoxville honorees

Knoxville Appalachia-inspired restaurant named one of best in U.S.
10 best Knoxville area restaurants we wish made USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list
What's the best restaurant near you? Our 2026 Restaurants of the Year
Inside look at how USA TODAY chose its Restaurants of the Year for 2026
2025: Knoxville sourdough pizza restaurant named one of best in U.S.
2024: Potchke named one of the best in US. What to expect — and order — when you go
How many sports bars are in Knoxville? It's hard to define
How many sports bars are in Knoxville? It's hard to define
Where pro sports fans unite in Knoxville
Where pro sports fans unite in Knoxville
For sale in Happy Holler, what happens to iconic Original Freezo?
For sale in Happy Holler, what happens to iconic Original Freezo?
GALLERY: Scene across town as snow blankets Knoxville
GALLERY: Scene across town as snow blankets Knoxville
Live updates: Snow continues to fall in East TN
Live updates: Snow continues to fall in East TN
Headed to the hill? Lakeshore Park's sledding rules
Headed to the hill? Lakeshore Park's sledding rules
Ashley Capps named one of SPIN's 2026 most influential people in music
Ashley Capps named one of SPIN's 2026 most influential people in music
Bonnaroo changed America. Ashley Capps on how it happened: 'We taught ourselves'
Bonnaroo changed America. Ashley Capps on how it happened: 'We taught ourselves'
World finds common ground at Big Ears 2025
World finds common ground at Big Ears 2025
Why showing up matters in relationship-driven Knoxville business world
Why showing up matters in relationship-driven Knoxville business world
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member, dies at 78
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member, dies at 78
Learn more about how to support the Empty Stocking Fund
Learn more about how to support the Empty Stocking Fund
Cheers! Join Knox News at Next Level Brewing party for Empty Stocking Fund
Cheers! Join Knox News at Next Level Brewing party for Empty Stocking Fund
Knoxville Music Festival electrifies Old City's 'community stadium'
Knoxville Music Festival electrifies Old City's 'community stadium'
Win or lose for the Vols, Good Guys Cigars can light up your day
Win or lose for the Vols, Good Guys Cigars can light up your day
Grand Theft Auto: Scruffy City? Video games teach US history at University of Tennessee
Grand Theft Auto: Scruffy City? Video games teach US history at University of Tennessee
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Remember the tropical lore of Bar Marley? What's happening at the site now
Remember the tropical lore of Bar Marley? What's happening at the site now
What's that? Knox News has an answer for your Knoxville curiosity!
What's that? Knox News has an answer for your Knoxville curiosity!
The bracket is set for the best Vols bar in Knoxville. Now, vote!
The bracket is set for the best Vols bar in Knoxville. Now, vote!
Pilot Light will keep burning in Knoxville after 25 years
Pilot Light will keep burning in Knoxville after 25 years
Stories by Hayden Dunbar
Stories by Hayden Dunbar
Knoxville 'Black in Business' entrepreneurs scoop sweets, heal with ink and so much more
Knoxville 'Black in Business' entrepreneurs scoop sweets, heal with ink and so much more
Stories by Joanna Hayes, restaurant and retail reporter at Knox News
See the journalism behind Knox News' 18 awards from the Tennessee Press Association
See the journalism behind Knox News' 18 awards from the Tennessee Press Association
Here's nothing but smiles and snowflakes as East Tennessee starts 2025 in a flurry of fun
Here's nothing but smiles and snowflakes as East Tennessee starts 2025 in a flurry of fun
Potchke will 'double the fuss' with a new Cedar Bluff bakery, coming soon
Potchke will 'double the fuss' with a new Cedar Bluff bakery, coming soon
Goodbye Merchants, hello Moxy: $5M sale primes Old City corner for trendy eight-story hotel
Goodbye Merchants, hello Moxy: $5M sale primes Old City corner for trendy eight-story hotel
83-year-old leans into Vols fandom with Collegiate Canes: Support your team and your step
83-year-old leans into Vols fandom with Collegiate Canes: Support your team and your step
Secret workplace or urban destination: Can Oak Ridge be both amid a nuclear surge?
Secret workplace or urban destination: Can Oak Ridge be both amid a nuclear surge?
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