JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — City Barbeque, a chain with dozens of locations across the Midwest and South, will open its first Northeast Tennessee location in the former Moe's Southwest Grill near Johnson City Medical Center.

The restaurant could open by late 2025, the company's Bob Kane told News Channel 11 in an email.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring City Barbeque to Johnson City," Kane said.

"This community has such a strong love for great food and genuine hospitality, and we’re thrilled to share our passion for smoked-on-site barbeque with our new neighbors. We look forward to serving folks here for years to come and becoming a part of the fabric of Johnson City.”

The restaurant's website says its smoked beef brisket is its most award-winning item. Kane said it was his favori

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