A popular restaurant in one of Tennessee's busiest tourist destinations is preparing to close its doors for good next month. After years of serving visitors in Pigeon Forge, the Hard Rock Cafe will permanently shut down, marking the end of another iconic dining destination in the Smoky Mountains – and leaving only one remaining location in the state. Final day set for August The Hard Rock Cafe, located at 2050 Parkway in [...]
These are the 3 least healthy Chick-fil-A menu items, according to nutrition data
Chick-fil-A has built a reputation for offering healthier fast-food options than many of its competitors, thanks to grilled chicken, fresh salads, and fruit sides. But not every item on the menu is a nutritious choice. Some meals are loaded with calories, saturated fat, sodium, or sugar, making them best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than an everyday lunch. Here are three of the least healthy menu items based [...]
Tennessee poultry plant to close, laying off 315 workers
Another major food manufacturer is reducing its workforce as Pilgrim's Pride prepares to close operations at one of its Tennessee facilities. The poultry producer has filed a WARN notice announcing plans to lay off 315 employees at its Chattanooga location, with the job cuts scheduled to take effect on September 25. The closure marks one of Tennessee's largest food manufacturing layoffs announced this year. Chattanooga [...]
End of an era: Hard Rock Cafe location in Florida to close after more than three decades
One of downtown Miami's most recognizable restaurants is preparing to serve its final guests after more than 30 years in business. The longtime waterfront destination has welcomed millions of locals and tourists since opening in the early 1990s, making its upcoming closure the end of an era for the city. Final day set for August The Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace will permanently close on August 19, 2026, after [...]
Major cereal producer to lay off 117 workers at Tennessee plant
WK Kellogg Co. is reducing its workforce at its Memphis, Tennessee, cereal manufacturing plant, with 117 employees set to lose their jobs over the coming months. The company recently filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, outlining plans for permanent layoffs beginning Augiust 7 and continuing through October 2. The reductions [...]
Restaurant chains facing an uncertain future in 2026
For years, many of these restaurant chains seemed untouchable. But a combination of inflation, changing consumer habits, rising labor costs, and mounting debt has forced even well-known brands to shrink their footprints. While survival isn't out of the question, several familiar names are facing an uphill battle as 2026 unfolds. Red Robin continues its turnaround Known for its bottomless fries and gourmet burgers, Red [...]
