Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Downtown Knoxville

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 indulging in an intimate dining experience or lingering over cocktails at our inviting bar, The Kennedy offers bold, refined flavors designed to captivate every palate.

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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 1870’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.
Turns out I’m pretty easy to please... a dinner reservation and plans downtown after.✨

Heading to the Journey concert this weekend? Start the evening with cocktails and dinner with us before making your way to the show.

Honestly, the perfect Saturday itinerary. Reserve your table at thekennedyknoxville.com
Yes, this is alcoholic. Yes, you should try it.🫖

Meet our Leonard’s Fourth Tea Pot. The perfect sip for when you are out with friends. Light, refreshing with hints of aloe and jasmine.

See you soon.✨

The Kennedy | Knoxville, TN
We’re honored to partner with the Kennedy Ladd Foundation this month to help raise awareness for MPS I and support families fighting for better treatments and a cure.

This month’s featured cocktail is our Strawberry Lemonade made with High Rock vodka, macerated strawberry reduction, and Italian limonata soda.

Even more special…
$1 from every drink sold directly benefits the Kennedy Ladd Foundation, and High Rock Vodka will match every dollar earned.

@the_kennedy_ladd_foundation was founded right here in East Tennessee by parents fighting for their two children, Kennedy and Lincoln, who both live with MPS I Hurler Syndrome— a rare, progressive disease that impacts every part of the body.

This partnership is more than a cocktail. It’s about awareness and community. It’s about choosing to stand beside families who are fighting every single day for their children.🤍

Stop by The Kennedy, Cafe 4, Loco Burro, or Mimosas this month and help us create hope and inspire action.