Category: Maryville

  • Gluten-free Pizza Crust Now Available

    Starting on August 30th, The Tomato Head restaurants began offering a new option for pizzas to lunch, dinner and brunch customers–a gluten-free crust. For years, small numbers of customers have asked for a gluten-free option. That number has increased over the last few years, with more individuals seeking gluten-free foods for dietary adjustments, as well as…

  • Art for September

    “Artifacts, Artscapes and Organics,” an exhibit of photographs by Terri Swaggerty, will be on view at the Knoxville Tomato Head Restaurant, 12 Market Square, from September 3rd through September 30th, 2011. Swaggerty says, “This exhibit is a collection of eclectic images with an overall southern flavor. It’s a photographic art journal of the past 18…

  • County Tres Leche

    Yee haw! This is a good way to end a meal, have a snack, or simply enjoy a new cultural twist on a classic treat. Mahasti presented The Tomato Head’s recipe for “Country Tres Leche” on WBIR this weekend. What makes it country? The recipe is based upon The Tomato Head’s “Best Biscuits” recipe, instead…

  • June’s Featured Art at The Tomato Head

    June 3rd—also known as a First Friday in downtown Knoxville–will be the last opportunity to view “Astonishing Tales of Perilous Adventure,” a mixed-media exhibit featuring the work of six artists from Work Horse Collective. After June 3rd the exhibit will move to the Maryville Tomato Head location where it will be on display through July 3rd.…

  • New Tomato Head Cycling Jerseys Are Here!

    Need a new jersey? The new Tomato Head cycling jerseys are in. Made by Hincapie Sports in a sleek race fit, the jerseys feature team colors of bright yellow and green and are available in limited number at each restaurant. ($70 )

  • Tour de Blount

    You know we like bikes. Do you know about the Tour de Blount? 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of this beautiful and challenging ride. To celebrate this milestone in the Tour de Blount’s history, the event will move to downtown Maryville with a start at the Blount County Courthouse. Race packet pick up will be…

  • Japan Relief Effort Fundraising – Almost There

    Many of our regular customers know that we’ve been using Mondays to raise money for Japan Relief Efforts. For over a month we’ve committed to donate 10% of Monday’s sales to our selected agencies (Doctors Without Borders and UNICEF). Since beginning the initiative, we’ve raised $2,217, which puts us incredibly close to our $3,000 goal.…

  • April Art Brings Terri Yeatts, Nicholas Hankins

    April’s featured artists will be Terri Yeatts and Nicholas Hankins. Terri Yeatts work will be on display at the downtown Knoxville Tomato Head location, from April 2nd through May 6th, 2011. Artist Statement: I use paint like a writer uses words, making this the main source of communication between the artist and the viewer. The…

  • Hankins and Lee Artists for Month of March

    Every month The Tomato Head features new art, and with this March comes the work of Nicholas Hankins at the Knoxville restaurant. The collection of paintings and drawings will be on exhibit through April 1st. The artist statement for the show: I love to create work that I can become engulfed in with passion and…

  • Hot Dog!

    It’s hard to deny that hot dogs are fun food. Order a hot dog and you’re proclaiming to the world that you don’t take yourself too seriously. You gotta smile. What better day to have a little fun than Monday? The Tomato Head has decided to make Mondays a little less, well, Monday-ish by offering…