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A Knoxville and UT staple since 1981.
From campus memories and gameday traditions to national TV features — Gus's has been part of the Knoxville story for over four decades.
National TV
ESPN · Food Network
40+ Years
In the headlines
Local Legend
Knoxville's own
Vol Approved
Since 1981
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Coverage
From national broadcasts to local legends, Gus's story has been told across decades of media coverage.
Tennessee Crossroads
A Tennessee Tradition.
The iconic PBS travel series highlights Gus's as a beloved Knoxville deli and campus staple.
WBIR Channel 10
Peyton Manning Spotted at Gus's.
Vol legend Peyton Manning visits Gus's, highlighting the deli's continued connection to Tennessee football.
Rocky Top Talk
A Tennessee Volunteers Community.
Rocky Top Talk features Gus's as a legendary gathering place for Vol fans and part of the authentic Tennessee football culture.
Food Network
Knoxville's Campus Dining Icon.
Food Network features Gus's in their Knoxville restaurant guide as a must-visit campus dining destination.
Thrillist
Best Restaurants Near UT.
National food site lists Gus's as a must-visit Knoxville restaurant — praised for its legendary sandwiches.
Knox News
Knoxville's Iconic Deli.
Local Knoxville media coverage highlighting Gus's legacy and continued importance to the community.
UT Daily Beacon
Serving Generations of Volunteers.
The campus paper explores what makes Gus's irreplaceable to the Volunteer experience — decade after decade.
Rocky Top Talk
Part of Tennessee Football Culture.
Tennessee football coverage highlighting Gus's indispensable role in gameday traditions.
UT Daily Beacon
Sandwiches, Tradition, and a UT Staple
Coverage of the deli's reputation for late-night food and its importance to campus culture.
UT Daily Beacon
Gus Captain Serves Up Good Times
Story about founder Gus Captain and the history of the deli he opened in 1981.
UT Daily Beacon
Rebuilt After Arson Destruction
Coverage of the deli reopening after a devastating fire, with extraordinary community support.
UT Daily Beacon
Reminiscence of Gus's Good Times
Nostalgic feature about the deli's role in campus life and student culture.
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More Than a Deli.
A Knoxville Institution.
Students, families, athletes, artists, and Vol legends have all made Gus's part of their story. For over four decades, this has been more than a place to eat — it's a gathering place for generations.
"Once you're part of the Gus's family, you're always part of the family."