Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar to Close Chattanooga Location After More Than a Decade
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After over ten years of serving the Chattanooga community, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar is set to close its downtown location at Warehouse Row. The restaurant will cease operations after service on August 23rd, as the lease for the space is coming to an end and will not be renewed, according to Amanda Stevens, vice president of marketing for Tupelo Honey.
Despite the impending closure, Stevens emphasized that the restaurant team remains committed to providing the same Southern-inspired dishes and welcoming hospitality until the final day of service. The Chattanooga location, which opened in 2013, became a staple for fans of made-from-scratch Southern cuisine, including favorites like fried green tomatoes, biscuits, fried chicken, and grits.
Founded in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2000, Tupelo Honey has expanded to nearly 30 locations across the United States, primarily in the Southeast and Midwest. The chain has built a reputation for its comfort food and Southern hospitality, with its Chattanooga outlet serving as a key part of its regional presence.
While the company is considering potential new locations in Chattanooga, no specific plans have been announced at this time.
The closure of Tupelo Honey follows a broader trend of restaurant shutdowns in Chattanooga, reflecting ongoing challenges within the local dining scene. Another longtime eatery at Warehouse Row, Two Ten Jack—a Nashville-based ramen and izakaya restaurant—announced earlier this year its permanent closure after 11 years, citing rising operational costs.
Chattanooga has also seen the recent closure of several other dining establishments, including Adele’s Creperie, Stevarino’s, Bela Lisboa, and the Chattanooga location of 1885 Grill. Additionally, both of Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Big Chicken’ restaurants—located on Broad Street and in Hixson—shut their doors just two years after debuting in the Tennessee Valley earlier this year.
As the local restaurant landscape continues to evolve, these closures highlight the ongoing economic and operational pressures faced by eateries in the region.
