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J.C. Holdway

Restaurant · Knoxville ·

J.C. Holdway

Restaurant · Knoxville ·
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Chef Joseph Lenn’s wood-fire kitchen is a defining Knoxville meal: seasonal Southern dishes, house pastas, and a thoughtful wine list. Frequently praised by national food writers and led by a James Beard Award winner, it anchors downtown’s dining scene.

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Wood-fired Appalachian flavors, Southern favorites, full bar

excellent service
amazing food
farm to table
wood-fired
pork chop
prime ribeye
hush puppies
great cocktails
Google Rating
4.7 (814)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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501 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902 Get directions

$50–100

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Reservations required
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Cozy
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Wood-fired Appalachian flavors, Southern favorites, full bar

excellent service
amazing food
farm to table
wood-fired
pork chop
prime ribeye
hush puppies
great cocktails
Google Rating
4.7 (814)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Featured in Eater
Featured in

501 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902 Get directions

$50–100

See Menu
Usually a wait
Reservations required
Restroom
Popular for dinner
Cozy
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