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West Knoxville Shoney's location to close after 45 years of business

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A West Knoxville Shoney's is announcing plans to close its doors after 45 years of business.

May 28 will be the last day of business for the restaurant located at 100 Walker Springs Road. Shoney's of Knoxville President and CEO Roy Leslie said the lease is expiring.

"We are actively looking for a suitable location in West Knox County,"
Leslie wrote in a statement.
"Shoney’s is committed to maintaining a strong restaurant presence in East Tennessee and we are very grateful for the continued support of our loyal guests in the past, now and for many years to come.”

Leslie said that all employees at the Walker Springs location will be able to work at one of the other 18 Shoney's restaurants in East Tennessee.

"No employees lost their job as a result of this location closing,"
Leslie added.