MICHELIN Guide 2026Set within the rolling hills of East Tennessee, Wilder at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve celebrates the flavors, traditions, and changing seasons of Appalachia.Our name pays tribute to the Wilder Coal Camp, a small community along the Clinch River in the mountains of Virginia, once home to our founder, “Big George.” It honors the generations of families whose resilience and diverse cultural traditions helped shape the culinary heritage of Appalachia.Led by Executive Chef Ben Warwick, our kitchen carries that spirit forward. Guided by the harvest from our garden, the rhythm of the seasons, and relationships with local farmers and producers, each menu celebrates familiar Appalachian ingredients in thoughtful and unexpected ways.While Wilder offers a taste of Windy Hill, an overnight stay invites you to experience the farm in full, with seasonal dining and thoughtfully curated experiences included throughout your visit.
Get an authentic taste of Southern Comfort at Marble City Kitchen, our casual and approachable downtown Knoxville restaurant in the heart of the city near Market Square. Then unwind at our Tennessee whiskey bar and beer garden, the Firefly.The bar features a partnership with George Dickel Distillery and offers the only hand-selected reserve barrel of George Dickel Whiskey in a bar in Tennessee. Crafted cocktails feature the reserve bottle and the rest of the beverage list highlights the best of Tennessee spirits and breweries. Live music and events are frequently hosted on the patio and make for a lively spot any night of the
