Butter your biscuit and stack it high with special toppings at Matt Robbs Biscuits. | Photo by @knoxfoods
We love biscuits. Our pick? Matt Robbs Biscuits, especially its garlic cheddar biscuit.
But we’re always willing to try recommendations from our readers. Here is what y’all are eating:
“Calhoun’s brings out a bread basket after you order your meals, and their biscuits are heavenly! They’re also warm, so put a bit of butter in it!” — Em
“Aretha Frankensteins has heavenly biscuits!! Food is wonderful too!” — Kristi
“Bake That Dough. They have the largest most delicious biscuits. They have goat cheese and herb (my favorite) and cheddar and chive. Absolutely delicious and they have a shop in Hardin Valley.” — Bob
An amendment to the 2025-26 budget goes to its second vote on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The budget amendment would increase funding for parks and streetscapes, including the Burlington commercial corridor overhaul and Sam E. Hill Park Project. See what else would get an upgrade. (The Knoxville Focus)
Shop
This may be the last holiday season you shop in-store at Rala. The shop is closing its West Jackson Avenue location on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The upshot?You can still shop online. (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Gallery
Psst — did you see that Holidays on Ice event up above? If you haven’t hit the ice yet, these pictures of skating Knoxvillians might get you in the spirit. (Knox News)
Try This
It seems like everybody is chatting about the latest season of “Stranger Things.” If you haven’t caught up yet, Mother Bar is hosting a watch party tonight, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. — plus more strange events all week.
Announced
Aqua Membranes is making big moves. The reverse osmosis company is expanding its manufacturing footprint with a new facility in Knoxville, bringing new jobs and boosting the region’s economic growth. (WBIR)
Biz
Speaking of big moves, Axle Logistics — a freight + cargo company — just celebrated the grand opening of its HQ2 in the Central corridor. Take a look inside.
Asked
We’re on the hunt for Kavious. According to a recent study, five out of 20 Americans named Kavious (2014-2024) were born in Tennessee. Is that you? Kaviouses write in. (WBBJ)
Sports
Zach Edey as the MVP? Maybe Vince Williams Jr. as Most Improved? Hear from the local experts on the Memphis Grizzlies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Health
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We’re going all in on the seasonal sips, like this gingerbread cocktail from The Kennedy. Dozens of other local spots are featuring specialty drinks now through Sunday, Jan. 4 — so start sipping.
Three viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
☕ A JavaSok — aka an insulated neoprene sleeve for your favorite iced drinks. The widely popular product is an Amazon bestseller + one of the top gifts of the season. Bonus: Discover Soks for cans, water bottles, ice cream pints, and more.
🥘 The StoveShelf — as seen in Business Insider and Food & Wine. It’s a high-quality magnetic attachment for your stovetop that stores frequently used items like spices, condiments, and cooking oils.
🐻 Something that’s on every teenager’s holiday wishlist: the viral Starbucks Bearista bear cup. If you couldn’t get your hands on the original (they sold out within minutes), we found the perfect look-alike on Amazon.
Here’s one for all my history nerds: On this day, Dec. 3, 1863, Knoxville was in the middle of an 18-day siege. The city’s defenders held off Confederate forces under James Longstreet, forcing the besieging army to abandon their attack.
The Tennessee Encyclopedia has the full story, including a sick burn on “the incompetent and unpopular Bragg.”
