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Knoxville and East Tennessee Foodservice Development in 2000
Panera Bread Co and Planet Smoothie appear in this East Tennessee report with hospitality projects and independent operations. The records preserve reported activity from 2000.
Historical research: 2000 Restoration prepared October 21, 2026
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11 records
| Operation and historical location | Recorded activity | Original timing and footprint | Historical operating details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYOFFS SPORTS BAR3501 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga Tennessee 37411 |
Status: Management Transition Limited Food. Partner has left operation. Janice Miller is now sole decision maker. |
Mar 1 ’00 Sq Ft: 2500 |
Type: Bar, Independent Meals: 3pm-3am |
| DAYS INN CONVENTION CENTER5335 Central Ave Pike Knoxville Tennessee 37912 |
Status: Renovation 109 room hotel was acquired by new owners Feb 13th, 2000. Property will undergo major renovation. |
Ongoing 00 | Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit Meals: Limited Food |
| BOOGIES GOOD TIME BAR1836 Cumberland Ave Knoxville Tennessee 37916 |
Status: New Opening Former site of Flamingos. |
Feb 24 ’00 Sq Ft: 3000 |
Type: Restaurant, Independent Meals: D/Late Night |
| TAVERN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE422 Vine St Chattanooga Tennessee 37403 |
Status: New Opening Former site of Davids Restaurant & Lounge. |
Mar 2 ’00 Sq Ft: 2500 |
Type: Restaurant, Independent Meals: L/D $4-14 |
| CARNEGIE HOTEL1216 State of Franklin Rd Johnson City Tennessee 37601 |
Status: New Opening 141 room hotel still under construction. will include meeting & banquet space, restaurants and a lounge. |
Mar 21 ’00 | Type: Hotel, Independent Meals: B/L/D/Plus |
| CHEROKEE GRILL3001 Industrial Pkwy E Knoxville Tennessee 37921 CONTACT LOCATION |
Status: New Opening New restaurant is currently in construction in Gatlinburg, TN. |
May-Jun 00 Sq Ft: 4000 |
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit Meals: L/D $3-16 |
| PANERA BREAD COCurrent REI parent: Panera Brands.4855 Kingston Pike Knoxville Tennessee 37919 FRANCHISEE HDQTRS |
Status: New Opening Currently 3 area locs (1 Knox, 1 Chat, 1 Tri-City). In site selection for next loc in Knoxville near UT. |
Ongoing 00 Sq Ft: 2000 |
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit Meals: B/L/D $3-11 |
| THE COMET BAKERY & COFFEEHOUSE1216 State of Franklin Rd Johnson City Tennessee 37604 ACROSS FROM ETSU |
Status: New Opening Inside the Carnegie Hotel, separately managed. |
Mar 18 ’00 Sq Ft: 1700 |
Type: Café/Coffeehouse Meals: B/L/D $2-9 |
| PLANET SMOOTHIECurrent REI parent: Kahala Brands → MTY Food Group.1703 Jackson Terrace Johnson City Tennessee 37604 FRANCHISEE ADDRESS |
Status: New Opening Currently 1 Knox location, also planning for locs in Nashville. Next loc planned for Tri-City. |
Apr-May 00 Sq Ft: 1200 |
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit Meals: Limited F&B $2-9 |
| MANORHOUSE ASSISTED LIVING8501 S Northshore Dr Knoxville Tennessee 37922 |
Status: New Opening 87 suite property with 2 dining rooms. Currently 17 locations in USA. 2 more planned for TN in 2000. |
Apr 6 ’00 | Type: Assisted Living/Retirement Meals: B/L/D/Plus |
| LITTLE CITY RESTAURANT11401 Municipal Center Dr Farragut Tennessee 37922 |
Status: New Opening Application submitted to state Liquor Authority. Appears to be activity at this location. |
Mar-Apr 00 | Type: Restaurant, Independent |
Reading this report today
Both Panera Bread and Planet Smoothie connect to direct current REI profiles. References to planning, ongoing development or future openings retain their original historical meaning.