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In-N-Out Burger confirms plans for first Knoxville location

East Tennessee fans, your In-N-Out cravings are about to be satisfied.

Red tray with two burgers and fries; one burger has lettuce and tomato. Fries on left are plain, and on right, topped with cheese and sauce. Cup with red drink on right.

Senior Product Editor Morgan always orders her fries “animal-style.” | Photo by 865today

The rumors are true: California’s cult-favorite burger is finally headed to Knoxville.

Tennessee’s first In-N-Out locations opened late last year in Murfreesboro, Lebanon, and Antioch, with the chain seemingly skipping over K-Town... until now.

In-N-Out Burger Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick confirmed to the Knoxville News Sentinel that the brand is in the “early stages of planning” new locations in the Knoxville area. A timeline and location for the first restaurant are forthcoming.

Upon opening, Knoxville will be home to the chain’s easternmost location. And judging by the 44,000+ members in the In-N-Out Burger Fans of Tennessee Facebook group, opening day could look more like a festival than a fast-food debut.

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