Discover Downtown Knoxville's Newest Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

An Elevated Experience

The Main Course

Our chefs meticulously handcraft each dish to ensure the freshest flavors. Using only the finest quality meats and locally sourced produce, we treat every ingredient with the utmost care to deliver mouthwatering twists on classic American favorites. Whether you're seeking a traditional dining experience or looking to unwind at our friendly bar, we offer an array of flavors to please every taste.

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The History

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A nostalgic dining experience in the heart of Downtown Knoxville. The Kennedy captures the historical essence of its location through preservation and elevation of the 1870โ€™s building, one of the oldest in all of downtown Knoxville. The food , the atmosphere and the drinks complement this historical, elevated aesthetic. Experience twists on beloved classics, along with our own chefs creations and impeccable service in this lavish historical setting.

We welcome you to relax, experiment, and Indulge.
๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ”ฅ TOMORROW! ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ”ฅ Join @locoburroknoxville  at 1:30pm for the Taco-Eating Showdown with Tennessee football linemen! Come cheer them on and bring something to autograph after! โœ๏ธ @vol_football

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free tickets in @locoburroknoxville bioโ€”don't miss out!
ATTENTION: We're closing todat at 4pm tonight to throw our holiday party for our outstanding employees. See you tomorrow, opening at 11am. ๐Ÿ˜„
Give the gift for any craving. Purchase a $50 gift card and get a bonus $10 gift card on us! Treat yourself or surprise someone with the perfect gift. Use the link in our bio to purchase use code: GCKEN10 at checkout, 

*Must add two gift cards to your cart*
Come to dinner @thekennedyknoxville with your best friends to spilt some apps & drink some drinks! Make a reservation with link in our bio!
Good food,drinks and company- is all what we are about! All we need is you. Make your reservation to The Kennedy today! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜
New specials alert at The Kennedy, come try them all! Reservations recommended.
Have you gotten to try out Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini yet at The Kennedy? Only here for a limited time so come check it out now! Make your reservation with the link in our bio. ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ
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