Shoney’s Restaurant remodeling begins at Chapman Highway location

KNOXVILLE - Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc., located at 2612 Chapman Highway, is undergoing renovations. The location will be closed while the upgrades are taking place. The renovations are expected to last approximately 8-10 weeks. During renovations, guests are invited to visit one of the three other Knox County locations.

• 4020 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914, (865) 525-5381 – at Exit # 392, near Zoo Knoxville
• 4032 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918, (865) 687-5432 – at Exit #1
• 315 E. Emory Road, Powell, TN 37849, (865) 947-5315 – at Exit #112

Shoney's Pigeon Forge location after renovations; image submitted

Roy Leslie, President & CEO of Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc. states, “We have wanted to upgrade this location for some time. As an employee-owned company, we are very careful with our planning. However, with all the exciting activity taking place in South Knoxville, we thought, now is the time! We are thrilled to start that process and look forward to showing off the new image to our loyal Shoney’s guests and to introducing our Fresh Food Bar to new guests. We believe the modern design – a blend of Mountain Lodge meets Farmhouse style – will appeal to a wide variety of age groups, but especially to the surrounding South Knoxville student and young family residents. While going through renovations, we invite our guests to dine at our other 17 locations in Knox County and in nearby surrounding counties.”

Shoney’s at Chapman Highway will look very much like the newly renovated locations in Oak Ridge, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. A date for the Grand Re-Opening will be announced in coming weeks. The website and list of restaurants can be found at www.shoneysknox.com.

Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc., open since 1962 are family-friendly restaurants famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars, along with Shoney’s full-service menu. The company operates 18 Restaurants in 10 East Tennessee counties. Visit the website for detailed menus, listings of community involvement and monthly events calendar. www.shoneysknox.com.

Shoney's honors include:

• 2018 Stars of the Industry Award for Community Service of the Year (Restaurant). Presented by the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
• 2018 Pauly Award, for Community Service of the Year (Restaurant). Presented by the Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association
• 2017 Pinnacle Business – Impact Award. Presented by the Knoxville Chamber • 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Award – Tennessee State Winner for Community Service. Presented by the National Restaurant Association and the Tennessee Hospitality Association
• 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award – Tennessee State Winner for Community Service. Presented by the National Restaurant Association and the Tennessee Hospitality Association
• 2008 Restaurant Neighbor Award – Tennessee State Winner for Community Service. Presented by the National Restaurant Association and the Tennessee Restaurant Association
• 2007 The “V” Award – Public Service Program, with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Presented by the Public Relations Society of America/Volunteer Chapter
• 2005 The “V” Award – Community Service Award, with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Presented by the Public Relations Society of America/Volunteer Chapter
• Numerous “Best of Reader’s Choice” Newspaper awards.

Published November 6, 2019