A major food manufacturer is preparing to shut down another U.S. production facility, marking a significant change for a community where the company has operated for decades. The closure will move manufacturing work out of Ohio as the company consolidates production at an existing plant in another state. Nestlé plans to close its factory in Solon, Ohio, by the end of 2027, transferring production to its facility in Gaffney, [...]
Pepsi closes Tennessee bottling plant, affecting 112 jobs
PepsiCo has closed its bottling plant in Knoxville, Tennessee, affecting 112 workers. The decision follows the company’s recent shutdown of manufacturing and warehouse operations at a Maryland beverage plant. The company announced the Knoxville closure on October 19 and described it as immediate. Tennessee’s WARN document lists the affected facility at 2708 Federal Road in South Knoxville and says the closure will affect [...]
The 3 most beloved Minnesota restaurants that are now gone
Minnesota diners have endured another stretch of hard restaurant goodbyes. Following the recent closure of French Meadow’s Minneapolis café, three very different favorites have left empty tables behind—from a lakeside Jamaican kitchen to an Iron Range gathering place and a downtown Hopkins mainstay. Each restaurant built its following differently, but all three gave customers a dependable place to share meals and mark [...]
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Herbal Hair Rinse
Looking for a simple way to add herbs to your hair care routine? This homemade apple cider vinegar herbal hair rinse is an easy DIY made with raw apple cider vinegar and dried herbs like rosemary, nettle, lavender, and chamomile. I love making my own herbal preparations at home. They're a wonderful way to explore the benefits of plants and create simple alternatives to store-bought products. This herbal hair rinse is one [...]
The state can claim to love Chick-fil-A the most
Texas has the most Chick-fil-A restaurants in the country, but its home state of Georgia takes the crown when population is factored in. Even amid Chick-fil-A’s expansion in Texas, some smaller Southern states have a much heavier concentration of the chain than the Lone Star State. An October 13, 2026 location count based on Chick-fil-A’s public restaurant locator lists 3,436 U.S. locations, including Washington, D.C., and [...]
Chipotle’s $6 Halloween deal returns October 31—but online orders won’t qualify
Chipotle is bringing back its $6 Boorito deal for Halloween, but ordering through the app or requesting delivery won’t get you the discount. On Saturday, October 31, Rewards members who show up in costume at a participating U.S. restaurant after 3 p.m. local time can buy one qualifying entrée for $6. The offer runs until that restaurant closes. It is a timely promotion for customers watching what they spend on fast-casual [...]
