LENOIR CITY - The Honey Baked Ham Company, known for its premium hams, delicious feasts and handcrafted sandwiches, today announced it will host the grand opening celebration of its newest Lenoir City location at 870 US-321 on Saturday, October 25. At 11:00 a.m., the store is rewarding the first 50 guests in line with Free HoneyBaked Sandwiches for a year.*

The Lenoir City Honey Baked Ham is owned and operated by franchisee DeRon Jenkins, a former NFL player and University of Tennessee cornerback for the Volunteers football team from 1992 to 1995, who is a proud “Vol for Life.” In addition to co-hosting HGTV’s Flip or Flop Nashville, Jenkins has built a strong reputation as a dedicated entrepreneur and community leader within the Knoxville area.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 25, the store will also raffle off a free Honey Baked Ham or Turkey meal for one lucky guest every 30 minutes.** Additionally, the community is invited to enjoy product sampling, spin the HoneyBaked prize wheel to win branded merchandise and 20% off their purchase for the entire day.

At 12:00 p.m., HoneyBaked of Lenoir City will host the restaurant’s official ribbon cutting.

“We’re excited to bring HoneyBaked to Lenoir City and give the community a welcoming place to enjoy the food and traditions that define our brand,” said Jenkins. “From our signature hams to our freshly made lunches, HoneyBaked is about quality, connection, and creating moments that matter.”

The new 2,800 square-foot restaurant, which officially opened on Monday, September 22, seats 30 guests inside and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Sundays.

For decades the HoneyBaked brand has focused on providing its customers with delicious, premium products to enjoy all year long. All while developing a distinctive customer experience and emphasizing innovation to evolve its menu and create more convenient ways to access its product portfolio.

*HoneyBaked Sandwiches for a year comes in the form of a coupon booklet featuring 12 free sandwich coupons. Valid only at HoneyBaked Ham of Lenoir City at 870 US-321, Lenoir City, TN. Limit to one winner per household. Not valid online. This coupon may not be combined with other offers nor applied to the purchase of any item other than the item that is specified on the coupon. Limit one per customer per visit. While supplies last. No cash value.  

**Limit one entry per celebrant. Raffle winners will be announced every 30 minutes during the following times: 11:00 a.m., 11:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m.  

When: Saturday, October 25 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Honey Baked Ham Lenoir City 870 US-321, Lenoir City, TN 37771

For 65 years, The Honey Baked Ham Company has provided customers and their families with delightful food to enjoy for all of life’s special moments. HoneyBaked’s origins began when founder Harry J. Hoenselaar patented a spiral-slicing ham machine, making way for the first HoneyBaked Store in Detroit, Michigan. Since that momentous opening in 1957, the family-owned company has grown to more than 400 locations nationwide, serving its signature spiral-sliced Honey Baked Ham with sweet and crunchy glaze, premium turkey breast, heat & serve sides, desserts, sandwiches and more. Offering convenient meals using the best ingredients, HoneyBaked will make every occasion a little more memorable, whether you’re dining in store, picking up or ordering online. For more information please visit www.honeybaked.com and connect on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and TikTok.