Gone but not forgotten: Knoxville area restaurants and retailers we miss.

[Ted]

Nothing says East TN like a shopping center for guns, tattoos, check advance, massage, hairdos, and a dance club & show bar

True that, but in decades past, the Alcoa Way Center had somewhat better tenants. My picture above was from 2011, when the sign was still standing. That building is nearly empty now due to the direct access to Alcoa Highway being cut off.

 

[cardvolfan]

My aunt worked at that Shoney’s back in the late 60’s. They had the drive in back then.
See on the marquee which movies are playing? I saw both Network and Rocky in those theaters that are listed in this photo.

I saw “Earthquake” there. First movie, I believe, to have the animated sounds and vibrations broadcast throughout the theater.

 

[MAD]

I saw “Earthquake” there. First movie, I believe, to have the animated sounds and vibrations broadcast throughout the theater.

That must have been fun.

 

[cardvolfan]

That must have been fun.

It was. We arrived just as it started and sat on the front row as it was sold out.

 

[MAD]

Another restaurant quietly closes near campus. This time, a popular bar for Tennessee fans

Fieldhouse Social owner Randy Burleson shared with Knox News more information about the closing, including how losing Walmart in 2019 played a role.

www.knoxnews.com

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Another restaurant quietly closes near campus. This time, a popular bar for Tennessee fans

Fieldhouse Social owner Randy Burleson shared with Knox News more information about the closing, including how losing Walmart in 2019 played a role.

www.knoxnews.com

Just an impossibly bad location. I've been there a handful of times when in town, including for the Heupel hiring conference which was nice to have on the giant screen, but the crowd never seemed student-focused which is a problem. They're so closed to campus/the sorority homes but a direct walking path (Cumberland doesn't count) would have been huge for Fieldhouse and even Walmart.

 

[Freak]

Another restaurant quietly closes near campus. This time, a popular bar for Tennessee fans

Fieldhouse Social owner Randy Burleson shared with Knox News more information about the closing, including how losing Walmart in 2019 played a role.

www.knoxnews.com

Wonder what the new restaurant in Lenoir City will be?

Fieldhouse Social closes: Burleson explains - Knox TN Today

Fieldhouse Social, a Burleson Brand restaurant located at University Commons, closed its doors permanently over the Christmas holidays sparking a barrage of unfounded social media accusations and assumptions. I spoke with owner Randy Burleson who provided the details behind the decision...

www.knoxtntoday.com

 

[Ted]

Happy New Year, everyone!

 

[Ted]

Sharing this article on Knoxnews.com. Restaurants and businesses that closed in 2024.

Here are some beloved restaurants and businesses that closed in East Tennessee in 2024

Some businesses that closed this year were sudden and shocked the community.

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[MAD]

Happy New Year, everyone!

Happy New Year

 

[MAD]

Ernie Gross Designs closes after 50 years - Knox TN Today

Mary Linda Schwarzbart contacted me last week saying, “Ernie Gross is closing his 50-year-old business. I told him people would enjoy his story.” She gave me his number and from his story, I believe her comment will be an understatement. Through our delightful conversation, I learned a...

www.knoxtntoday.com

 

[Boca Vol]

Wonder what the new restaurant in Lenoir City will be?

Fieldhouse Social closes: Burleson explains - Knox TN Today

Fieldhouse Social, a Burleson Brand restaurant located at University Commons, closed its doors permanently over the Christmas holidays sparking a barrage of unfounded social media accusations and assumptions. I spoke with owner Randy Burleson who provided the details behind the decision...

www.knoxtntoday.com

It's a new Aubrey's to replace the one that closed earlier this year.

There's also a new Brew Works going into downtown LC.