Vol. 1 — No. 1Weekend Episode · Fri–Sun, Jun 19–21, 2026 · South Knoxville, TN★ soknoear.com
Vol. 1 — No. 1 · Jun 19–21★ soknoear.com
The South Knoxville Ear — We Hear Things.
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Kern's

Roni's Mac Bar has landed at Kern's

The build-your-own mac-and-cheese spot has made its way to South Knoxville — and the word on the street is it's open.

A bowl with a view

Roni's Mac Bar — the build-your-own bowl of elbow macaroni and cheese — has set up shop inside Kern's Food Hall on the old bakery campus. We've heard from more than one neighbor that the doors are open and the cheese is flowing.

Status
Open now
Where
Kern's Food Hall, 2201 Kern's Rising Way
The deal
Build-your-own mac

We're getting the full scoop (and, in the name of journalism, a full bowl) and we'll report back. If you beat us to it, you know where to send your review — we're all ears.

Sources:Kern's Food HallTip from A. Roberts
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