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Media & Press Articles on J.C. Holdway
Browse national and local coverage of Chef Joseph Lenn and J.C. Holdway, including features in The New York Times, Esquire, Eater, Southern Living, and more.

NY Times Best 50 Restaurant List 2025 J.C. Holdway

THE NEW YORK TIMES

2025

The Adventurist Magazine: The Tennessee Michelin Guide: These are the Volunteer State's Star Worthy Restaurants

THE ADVENTURIST MAGAZINE

September 3, 2025

The Adventurist Magazine: The 12 Best Restaurants in Knoxville, From Handmade Dumplings to Down-Home Southern Fare

THE ADVENTURIST MAGAZINE

August 4, 2025

HGTV: Things to Do in Knoxville, Tennessee

HGTV

July 23, 2025

Food Network: Vittles in the Volunteer State: What to Eat in Tennessee

FOOD NETWORK

July 22, 2025

Knoxville News Sentinel: Downtown restaurant earns first Wine Spectator award, joins repeat Knoxville winners

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

July 11, 2025

TN Vacation: Ultimate Guide to Dog-Friendly Places in Tennessee

TN VACATION

May 8, 2025

Travel and Leisure: 20 Best Places to Visit in Tennessee, According to Locals

TRAVEL + LEISURE

February 3, 2025

The Lonely Planet: The 12 best day trips from Chattanooga, Tennessee

THE LONELY PLANET

December 17, 2024

Southern Living: 17 Best places to eat in Knoxville

SOUTHERN LIVING

October 21, 2024

WBIR Channel 10: Knoxville chefs host wine dinner to raise money for hurricane relief efforts, raising over $35,000

WBIR CHANNEL 10

October 7, 2024

Southern Living: 18 Best Things To Do In Knoxville, Tennessee, According To A Local

SOUTHERN LIVING

September 17, 2024

The Scout Guide Knoxville: A Scouted Weekend Getaway to Knoxville, Tennessee

THE SCOUT GUIDE KNOXVILLE

September 4, 2024

CNN Travel: The world's best city for nightlife, according to Time Out

CNN TRAVEL

August 24, 2024

A to Z Sports: Tennessee Vols' Josh Heupel reveals most likely restaurant you'd bump into him at in Knoxville

A TO Z SPORTS

July 17, 2024

CNN Travel: America's Best Towns to Visit 2024

CNN TRAVEL

June 24, 2024

Knoxville News Sentinel: New Outdoor Channel show 'Life of Fire' show highlights two East Tennessee chefs.

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

May 13, 2023

The Local Palate: 9 Noteworthy Tennessee Restaurants

THE LOCAL PALATE

April 20, 2024

Knoxville News Sentinel: In the dead of night, patio plant vandals scour downtown streets for victims - just, why?

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

September 20, 2023

Eater: 15 Essential Restaurants Near Downtown Knoxville

EATER

August 24, 2023

The New York Times: Gochujang BBQ Ribs With Peanuts and Scallions

THE NEW YORK TIMES

June 23, 2023

Inside of Knoxville: Are High Quality Restaurants Sustainable? An Interview with J.C. Holdway owner and chef Joseph Lenn

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

June 7, 2023

Eater: How to Eat and Drink Your Way Through Knoxville in One Day

EATER

August 23, 2022

Forbes: 7 Reasons Why Knoxville, Tennessee Is A Hidden Culinary Gem

FORBES

August 20, 2022

Food & Wine: If Everybody Could Stop Pretending Knoxville Doesn't Exist, That Would Be Great

FOOD & WINE

July 7, 2022

The New York Times: Foraging for Ramps With the King of Appalachian Smoked Pork

THE NEW YORK TIMES

April 15, 2022

Bon Appetit: 89 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes for a Meatless Holiday

BON APPETIT

November 6, 2021

Knoxville News Sentinel: J.C. Holdway welcomes back diners after restaurant repairs

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

August 13, 2021

The Scout Guide Knoxville: City Cheat Sheet: A Travel Guide for Knoxville, Tennessee

THE SCOUT GUIDE KNOXVILLE

July 27, 2021

More Living with Jim Brogan: Knoxville's Food Scene with J.C. Holdway's Joseph Lenn

"MORE LIVING" WITH JIM BROGAN

May 22, 2021

WBIR Channel 10: Downtown restaurant sits stuffed animals at counter, following health guidelines

WBIR CHANNEL 10

June 3, 2020

Inside of Knoxville: J.C. Holdway Offers A Transportational Experience

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

November 8, 2019

The New York Times: What to Cook This Weekend

THE NEW YORK TIMES

June 7, 2019

Inside of Knoxville: Is Knoxville Becoming A Food Destination?

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

April 25, 2019

Garden & Gun Magazine: The South's Best Fast-Food Fried Chicken

GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE

June 19, 2018

Knoxville News Sentinel: Chefs to highlight Knoxville's culinary flavor at James Beard House event

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

April 11, 2018

Knoxville News Sentinel: J.C. Holdway Restaurant Receives 'South's Best' Award

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

March 22, 2018

Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville Chefs Invited to Cook at New York's James Beard House

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

March 15, 2018

Knoxville News Sentinel: Esquire names Knoxville restaurant J.C. Holdway one of best in America, and more local food news

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

October 18, 2017

Esquire: The Best New Restaurants in America 2017

ESQUIRE

October 18, 2017

Garden & Gun Magazine: Five Surprising Southern Food Towns

GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE

OCT/NOV 2017

The Tennessean: These are Tennessee's 10 Best Restaurants

THE TENNESSEAN

September 18, 2017

Knoxville News Sentinel: J.C. Holdway named one of the best restaurants in the nation by Eater.com

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

July 26, 2017

Eater: The 12 Best New Restaurants in America

EATER

July 26, 2017

GQ: The Most Luxurious, Romantic Resort Is in......Knoxville?

GQ

July 7, 2017

The New York Times: A Blackberry Farm Chef Goes for a Broader Audience

THE NEW YORK TIMES

June 20, 2017

Mind of a Chef: Sean Brock, Joseph Lenn & John Coykendall Make Hoe Cakes

THE MIND OF A CHEF

March 13, 2017

Garden & Gun Magazine: 2016 in Southern Restaurants

GARDEN & GUN

December 29, 2016

Eater: The Most Beautiful Restaurants of 2016

EATER

December 21, 2016

Knoxville News Sentinel: J.C. Holdway Deliciously Showcases Regionally-Grown Food

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

October 24, 2016

Eater: How a Beard Award Winner is Heating Up Knoxville's Dining Scene

EATER

September 29, 2016

Knoxville News Sentinel: James Beard Award-Winning Joseph Lenn Opens J.C. Holdway Restaurant Downtown

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

September 14, 2016

Knoxville News Sentinel: J.C. Holdway Restaurant Design Plays Up View

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

September 13, 2016

Knoxville Mercury: A Sneak Peek of Knoxville's Most Anticipated New Restaurant, J.C. Holdway

KNOXVILLE MERCURY

September 8, 2016

Inside of Knoxville: Chef Joseph Lenn Opens J.C. Holdway at 501 Union Avenue

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

September 8, 2016

Eater: The 23 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of Fall 2016

EATER

August 31, 2016

Knoxville News Sentinel: Chef Joseph Lenn Confirms That Opening of J.C. Holdway is Near

KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL

August 24, 2016

Food & Wine: The People's Best New Chef: Southeast

FOOD & WINE

March 28, 2016

The New York Times: Coming Home to Pot Roast

THE NEW YORK TIMES

March 8, 2016

Garden & Gun Magazine: The Southern Hot List

GARDEN & GUN

Feb/Mar 2016

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Chef Joseph Lenn

James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast, received by Joseph Lenn of J.C. Holdway

James Beard Award

Best Chef Southeast

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