I had been hearing a lot of positive buzz about a new Lenoir City restaurant, Fork & Vine The Grub Spouse and I made it out that way recently and found it up and running in the space where Joe’s Italian used to be Turns out that Fork & Vine specializes in Italian cuisine as well The new operation is working out of the same floor plan but the single dining/bar area has been spiffed up with a red color motif and a few more touches of Italian-style décor shareable appetizers include a meat-and-cheese board Clams Casino and Drunken Mussels (prepared with vodka and white wine) We were most intrigued by the daily app special Shrimp Cargot ($16) − shrimp baked with spinach garlic and mozzarella and served with ciabatta bread Other small portions include Italian Wedding soup and a variety of salads there’s a modest selection of wood-fired pies and flatbreads but The Spouse and I decided to move on and order from the pasta and entrée sections melanzana rollatini (fried eggplant stuffed with ricotta served over spaghetti) and Alfredo di Gallo The Spouse picked the romano-crusted chicken Parmesan ($22) − fried chicken cutlets topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella and served with spaghetti Among the entrees I spotted were chicken marsala the chef’s fresh fish of the day and the tempting cipinno Lenoir simmered in tomato broth and served with grilled ciabatta by the major tagliata ($28) − a marinated beef shoulder cut (teres major) sliced and topped with a fig balsamic glaze and served with arugula tomatoes and artichokes as well as a portion of risotto But when more than 20 minutes passed without the delivery of any food to our table (other than the complimentary bread and olive oil) And when our entrees arrived without us having seen our appetizer Our server’s explanation involved a ticketing snafu in the kitchen and the manager on duty promptly apologized He removed the appetizer from our tab and offered us a dessert on the house I wasn’t crazy about missing out on the Shrimp Cargot but I can’t complain about the way the issue was handled but I didn’t think either rose to the level of the hype My major tagliata plate was visually impressive But I didn’t care for the arugula-heavy vegetable blend the flavor of the ones I tasted didn’t quite hit the mark The Spouse’s chicken parmesan also had its high and low points I had no problem with the breaded poultry itself But the slightly congealed skin of the sauce on top of the chicken suggested that the dish had sat plated under a warmer a little longer than perhaps it should have It was white and milk chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell I wish we’d each had our own to indulge in Other desserts include red velvet cheesecake fried cheesecake and a cannoli that the menu says is filled tableside although the ones we spotted coming from the kitchen were ready to serve Perhaps other menu selections might have yielded better results for us I can’t give Fork & Vine the marks I was optimistic about it earning I think it is still a viable choice compared to the preponderance of chain restaurants in Lenoir City Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLENOIR CITY (WVLT) - District Attorney General Russell Johnson said authorities shut down a “major drug operation” in Lenoir City that resulted in six people being arrested a joint effort between the 9th Judicial Drug Task Force Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and Blount County Sheriff’s SWAT Team went to a home in the 14000 block of Beals Chapel Road in Lenoir City on Monday Johnson said officials shut down a major drug operation that had been a “hub of criminal activity for several years” that included frequent law enforcement calls frequent drug use and a “suspected haven for stolen property and wanted criminals.” Johnson said authorities found the following: the following six people were arrested on felony drug charges and other firearms charges: “This operation is a huge win for the community which has suffered from the ongoing decline in the area caused by this criminal activity,” Drug Task Force Deputy Director Brendan Deboer said (WVLT) - The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man officials said has been missing since last week who has been staying at the Lazy Acres RV Park in Lenoir City “It’s been reported that Guy was often picked up and dropped off by someone driving a black Kia Soul LCSO said detectives have determined the Kia was not involved in DeMasellis’s disappearance but the driver did give them useful information According to witness statements and surveillance footage LCSO said DeMasellis was last seen at JB’s Gas Station on Highway 321 in Lenoir City on Monday He was initially believed to have last been seen in late January “While there is no indication of any criminal activity or legal trouble involving Guy the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office detectives are continuing to seek his whereabouts to ensure his safety and well-being,” LCSO said Those with information are being asked to call Loudon County Dispatch at 865-458-9081 or Detective Khristian Kirkland at kckirkland@lcsotn.org The Grub Spouse had planned to accompany me but wasn’t feeling well An employee showed me to a table and asked if I wanted to try the buffet My plan had been to order lunch from the menu for myself and then get another dish to take home and eat later My revised plan: Sample many items from the buffet for lunch and order an entrée from the menu for another meal It featured several chicken-based dishes with sauce/spice variations that included saag I also spotted vegetarian entrees items like bhindi masala the buffet had jeera rice and crispy papad lentil chips There was also a station for salad greens accompanied by various sauces and dressings loading each with small samplings of most of those items I think the only thing I didn’t try at all was the yellow tadka dal and the salad Some of you readers may recall that I am quite the fan of Indian cuisine and I can say that Spice Hut’s buffet selection did not disappoint I wouldn’t have minded the inclusion of meats other than chicken Indian food is certainly distinctive for its combinations of spices theirs were tap-dancing all over my tongue that day And while the buffet doesn’t go crazy with the heat (spiciness) level my face definitely wound up feeling flushed and I had the spice sweats by the time I was walking out the door there’s a little bit of everything you might expect from the Indian subcontinent It starts with a modest selection of breakfast items as well as specialties like a vegetarian Indian burger and a chicken tikka burger I spotted a handful of tandoori-oven dishes and salads Vegetarian entrees include quite a few paneer(cheese)-based dishes as well as malai kofta and chana masala Among the meat dishes are desi chicken curry The menu is also where you’ll find the naans and other breads the samosa (two pieces for $4.99); the lamb curry ($17.99) which comes with rice; and a serving of butter nan for $2.99 I finished off my two buffet-plate helpings and waited a few additional minutes before the to-go food was delivered to my table I had arrived on the early end of the lunch window and I saw quite a few other patrons arrive and either head for the buffet or pick up to-go orders while I was there The service was decent; my server did a fine job bringing drinks clearing plates and generally checking on my welfare The menu does offer a trio of desserts - royal faluda gulab jamun and ras malai - but by that point I did save enough gastro-space to sample the to-go order when I got back to The Grub House The vegetable samosa was still hot and delicious swimming in an exotic sauce that I had requested at a level 7 of spiciness (out of 10) delivering a noticeable afterburn that stopped short of discomfort the generous serving of oven-fired naan was on the mark and the aromatic rice was the ideal accompaniment for the lamb curry I don’t know how far you Indian-food fans are willing to travel to get your fix but if Lenoir City works for you as a destination or a travel stop be sure to stop by Spice Hut and find out what all the fireworks are about This Lenoir City restaurant serves tasty and spicy Indian cuisine both off the menu and in a daily buffet Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Dennis worked several jobs throughout his life and he last worked for HT Hackney in Lenoir City He was a star running back for Lenoir City High School during his youth entering in several competitions and winning and his family members knew to not bother him during his dedicated "gym" time He is preceded in death by his parents: Cecil M Sisters: Dorothy "Cookie" Bailey (Bobby) The family and friends will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00-1:00 pm ET at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood Graveside and interment service will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery in Lenoir City Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Lenoir City vs March 1Data SkriveSoddy-Daisy High School travels to face Lenoir City High School on Saturday How to watch Soddy-Daisy vs. Lenoir City playoff high school boys basketballSoddy-Daisy and Lenoir City will face off on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. ET. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 3B Media105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch94.1 The VIBE / 98.9 The WOLF37 South DriveCrossville Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 The Lenoir City Utilities Board (LCUB) has appointed Leon Shields as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager following a unanimous board vote on March 17 starting in a part-time janitorial role and advancing to Director in 2022 he will work alongside CEO Shannon Littleton Shields has a strong record of civic involvement including roles with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office From Cumberland County Sheriff's Office: This morning law enforcement was alerted to a report of… Corporal Logan Janow responded to a fraud report… Corporal Ben Griffin of the Fairfield Glade Police Department responded to… Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 Website by: 3B Media in association with Maximum Site Design How to watch Tennessee high school playoff girls basketball: Soddy-Daisy vs March 3Data SkriveLenoir City High School plays at Soddy-Daisy High School on Monday How to watch Lenoir City vs. Soddy-Daisy playoff high school girls basketballLenoir City and Soddy-Daisy will face off on Monday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET. 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LENOIR CITY — Before tears were shed by both the winners and losers in the 98th “Battle of the Bridge,” the tension in Lenoir City’s football stadium was palpable With 2:02 left in the fourth quarter and down by a point the Panthers marched from their own 5-yard line to Loudon’s 9-yard line Loudon stopped the 26-yard field goal attempt with 2.9 seconds left and escaped with a 7-6 win “I was hands on the ground praying,” Loudon quarterback Bronson Scrivner said of the last play Scrivner's ear heard the Loudon fans explode in cheers He also felt the tears of joy trickle down his face as his special teams unit swarmed the kicker to block his attempt Loudon (2-0) now leads the all-time series 55-42-1 “It means everything,” Loudon coach Jeff Harig said as he watched his players' euphoria This is as good as it gets for these guys Scrivner had 15 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown He also had 31 passing yards and an interception Loudon junior running back Levi Russell had 17 carries for 96 yards Lenoir City junior kicker Riley Pickett completed 2-of-3 field goals The Loudon defense was the biggest standout from the game “I would be lying if I didn’t tell you how proud I was as a dad,” Harig said “My son was our defensive coordinator tonight and he brought this win home.” he was a multiyear starting quarterback for Loudon Grit through failed opportunities Loudon trailed 6-0 after the first half and had several chances to progress down the field but faltered due to drop passes It had three fourth downs that it went for in the red zone All three chances were stopped by Lenoir City (1-1) “We just felt like if we kept sticking in there persevering TEAMS WITH MOST PRESSURE: Why Alcoa football is under most pressure among Knoxville teams that lost in TSSAA Week 1 "I NEED TO BE THE GREATEST": How Jefferson County football's Nic Moore went from catching bricks to 4-star Tennessee commit That break finally came as Loudon was on the goal line once again and Scrivner shoved through the Lenoir City defensive line for the touchdown with 6:50 remaining in the game “I never had a doubt that we would lose,” Scrivner said Harig described the emotional and psychological weight of the rivalry contest as a “season to itself.” “Now we’ll regroup and it’s always better to regroup from a win,” Harig said “I feel bad for (Lenoir City) because I know how it feels over there But now we’ll put this thing back together and go play for a region championship Toyloy Brown III is a Knox News sports reporter How to watch Tennessee high school playoff boys basketball: Tullahoma vs March 10Data SkriveThere is an exciting high school clash in Tullahoma with Tullahoma High School hosting Lenoir City High School How to watch Lenoir City vs. Tullahoma playoff high school boys basketballLenoir City and Tullahoma will match up on Monday, March 10 at 6:45 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network Watch Tullahoma vs. Lenoir City on NFHS! East Hamilton football coach Aaron Nance knew his team had left a lot of opportunities on the field in the first half Friday night The Hurricanes had just 59 yards on 16 first-half carries and just three points to show for it with three other possessions for the home team.. 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