New owner retains family operation tradition, Thai cuisine favorites
May 21, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Little Bangkok restaurant in Farragut may have a new owner, but its previous owners, Wilson and Peggy Yap, are keeping the ownership in the family by selling the business to distant cousin and friend, Triet-Giang “TK” Nguyen.
“I’m very excited,” the new owner said. “I love all the challenges and everything.”
Nguyen, who took over the eatery, 603 N. Campbell Station Road, Thursday, May 1, said patrons can expect much to stay the same, including the name.
“Little Bangkok is a piece of history, so I don’t plan on changing any of that,” he said.
“I know there are a lot of adults here that basically started eating here when they were children,” Nguyen added. “Everywhere you go, you walk down the street, and you’ll encounter somebody who, kind of, has some affiliation with this establishment or the older (former Chinese restaurant) in Lenoir City.”
“Wilson and Miss Peggy have been in the restaurant industry for years. They had another restaurant in Lenoir City for 27 years, (which has closed), and they had this one for 15 years.
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May 21, 2025 by Staff reports
The Flying Biscuit Café has announced its newest location, 11683 Parkside Drive in Knoxville, will open this Sunday, May 25.
“The Knoxville location marks the brand’s 38th location nationwide and its first location in Tennessee,” a FBC press release stated.
The newest Flying Biscuit location will be owned and operated by Knoxville resident and entrepreneur Chris Compton, who brings more than 20 years of experience owning and operating multiple startup ventures, according to the press release.
“Having worked with restaurants for many years through his other businesses, Compton saw Flying Biscuit Café as the perfect fit for Knoxville,” the release further stated.
“I’ve always wanted to own a great place where families can eat and enjoy themselves,” Compton stated. “We need more breakfast and brunch options in this area, and Flying Biscuit offers both incredible food and a welcoming atmosphere. I’m especially excited to open the first Flying Biscuit Café in the state of Tennessee — and within our community.”
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• Covenant Health recently announced Paul Smith as the health system’s new vice president of behavioral health.
Smith will lead Covenant Health’s behavioral health initiatives, including inpatient and outpatient services offered through Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center.
Previously, he was vice president of behavioral services for HCA Healthcare: Corpus Christ Medical Center in Texas.
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