Event Brief
Blount County produce prices surge for sandwich items
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Blount County business owners report sharp increases in produce costs, affecting sandwich toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, and onions.
WHO: Blount County business owners
WHAT: Vast increase in produce prices, including sandwich toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce, and onions
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Business owners cited rising gas prices as part of the issue, but said broader factors are driving the produce cost increases.
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