A moment of silence for these restaurants we lost in Knoxville in 2023

#1:A moment of silence for these restaurants we lost in Knoxville in 2023

The year has come and gone, taking with it multiple restaurants from Knoxville.

Knoxville mourned several restaurants that closed their doors throughout the year, including a breakfast favorite and a few sudden closures. The announcement of Burger Boys' impending closure hit hard, but it's not on this list because it hasn't closed yet. But Knox News has covered the closing of at least 25 restaurants this year.

As 2023 wraps up, let's take a look back at some of the restaurants we had to say goodbye to in Knoxville.

Any restaurant closures we missed? Let us know at keenan.thomas@knoxnews.com so we can include it!
Anaba Japanese Cuisine closed downtown

In a quiet closing, Anaba Japanese Cuisine stopped serving sushi at its 131 S. Gay St. location in October.

Fortunately, the restaurant didn't close its other location at 9405 S. Northshore Drive. Plus, the Instagram post announcing the closure stated that the downtown location closed because the restaurant is relocating to a new spot.
Archer's BBQ suddenly closed every location

In a shock, Archer's BBQ closed every location overnight without notice on Oct. 23.

Employees were left to figure out through word of mouth whether to come to work. Six locations closed in total.

This closure included William "Archer" Bagley III's other restaurants, too.
Back Yard Burgers closed final location in Knoxville

After 35 years, Back Yard Burgers is no longer in Knoxville, after the final location at 10008 Kingston Pike closed Oct. 27.

Managing partners David and Natalie Broyles decided to retire.

"Their retirement marks the end of an era in Knoxville's culinary landscape, and they express their gratitude for the years of support from the local community," a Back Yard Burgers press release said. "With the closure of this final location, the Broyles family acknowledges the end of an era, having cherished the opportunity to be a part of the Knoxville community's lives and celebrations."