Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

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DD4ME said:
Bama doesn't scare me, but the road does lol. Weird but true.
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The road and refs are what scare me. If you told me that the ref crew will call the game straight up with no favoritism, including their OL tackling our DL call DPI fairly, then I would tell you I fully expect us to have a chance to win the game in the 4th quarter.
 
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Super random and off topic. Does anyone on here have any experience in or know anybody who’s ever ran a food stand or anything like that around Knoxville? I’ve got an idea I’ve been wanting to pursue for a while. My head is spinning reading about all the permits and everything involved. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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25vol said:
Super random and off topic. Does anyone on here have any experience in or know anybody who’s ever ran a food stand or anything like that around Knoxville? I’ve got an idea I’ve been wanting to pursue for a while. My head is spinning reading about all the permits and everything involved. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Good luck.
Running a food truck or hot dog stand in Knoxville, TN (or within Knox County / City of Knoxville) involves satisfying federal, state, and local regulations. Below is a fairly detailed “roadmap” you can use to plan your launch.


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1. Business Planning & Structure

Step What to Do Notes / Considerations

Choose business entity LLC, sole proprietorship, corporation, etc. Consider liability, taxes, and insurance.
Register business name / trade name (“DBA”) With state / county as required Ensure name is available.
Get EIN / Tax IDs From IRS for federal taxes Also needed for payroll, bank accounts, etc.
Register with Tennessee Dept. of Revenue For state taxes / sales tax You’ll collect sales tax on food sales.



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2. Licenses, Permits & Health Compliance

Because you're preparing and selling food, there are several regulatory bodies to satisfy:

Permit / License Issuing Body Requirements / Notes

Mobile Food Unit (MFU) Permit City of Knoxville (Business License / Tax Office) Annual permit costs $200; temporary 3-day permit costs $75.
Health Department / Food Service Permit Knox County Health Department / Tennessee Department of Health You must comply with Tennessee food safety rules.
Tennessee Mobile Food Establishment Registration Tennessee Department of Agriculture Submit the mobile food questionnaire, floor plan, etc.
Grease Control / Sewer / Utility Permits Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) If you generate grease-laden waste or use shore power, KUB needs to approve the grease control setup.
Fire / Electrical Inspections Knox County / City Fire Marshal & Electrical Inspector Trucks must meet fire suppression, propane, wiring codes.
Food Handler / Manager Certification State or local health authority Employees must have a food handler card / training.
Business / Vendor License City / County You’ll need a standard business license in Knoxville (or Knox County) in addition to MFU permit.



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3. Permits, Zoning & Location

You must operate in allowed zones: you can run on private property in many commercial or industrial districts (with owner permission) but must follow city zoning rules.

Public right-of-way spots are restricted to Mobile Food Vending Zones; you may need to reserve the spot.

For events (fairs, festivals), you’ll often need a temporary permit.



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4. Equipment, Vehicle & Safety Setup

The vehicle must meet health code standards: stainless steel surfaces, proper sinks (handwash, 3-compartment, etc.), food-grade storage, refrigeration, etc.

Fire suppression, hood venting, K-class fire extinguisher (if you use fryers) required.

Propane systems, wiring, gas lines, electrical systems must pass inspections.

If using shore power (plugging into city power), electrical must be inspected and permitted.



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5. Inspections & Approval

Submit your MFU application with all required documents: menu, photos of vehicle, insurance, health permit, grease control permit, etc.

Schedule the vehicle inspection (fire, electrical, health) with City/County.

Once your unit passes, you’ll receive your permit and can legally operate.



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6. Ongoing Compliance & Operations

Renew your mobile food permit annually (renewal fee $50).

Submit to regular health department inspections.

Maintain grease trap / control and keep disposal logs.

Ensure all employees keep valid food handler certifications.

Keep your insurance (liability, vehicle, worker’s comp etc.) current.

Follow food safety, temperature, cleanliness, waste disposal rules.
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OrangeVolMan said:
What pass did Mathew’s drop against Arkansas. You need to watch more football. All teams have dropped passes even some of the best WRs in the NFL.
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He just quit running his route in a perfectly thrown ball because he didn’t think Aguilar would throw it to him.
 
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MarcoVol said:
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And this becomes self-perpetuating. Homefield advantage is huge in night games. But Neyland Stadium and several other college venues are not appreciably different from Death Valley at night. However, because there's this media-created and fan-fueled reputation that Death Valley is this impossible place to win at night, they get more night games, which is to their advantage not because it's Death Valley, but because it's a night game.
 
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Devo182 said:
Since Heupel arrived, we have had 6 fewer penalties than Alabama across 4 games.

Now, the home team tends to have a big advantage each year. Hopefully our OL chills on the road. That's been our one oenalty achilles heel.
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Okay, but how often did penalties favor the home team? Breaking it down like that tells me nothing.
 
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