Maryville’s restaurant scene is getting hammered this spring as the cost of basic produce shoots skyward, forcing local spots to rethink everything from lunch specials to late‑night tacos. Owners say the humble ingredients that prop up sandwiches, salads, and street‑style plates now cost several times what they did just a year ago, and the math is getting ugly. Some Blount County operators are reporting jaw‑dropping, triple‑digit year‑over‑year …
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