East TN restaurateur Chad Kennedy dies at 48

East TN restaurateur Chad Kennedy dies at 48

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Key Points:

  • Chad Kennedy, a prominent East Tennessee restaurateur and founder of Kennedy Concepts, has died at the age of 48.
  • Kennedy Concepts, which owns several local restaurants including Loco Burro, The Kennedy, Cafe 4, and Puckers, announced his passing on Monday.
  • The company praised Kennedy as a visionary leader whose passion for hospitality and strong standards shaped their restaurants and team culture.
  • Kennedy Concepts confirmed that all restaurants will continue operating as usual under the management team he built and mentored.
  • Further details about Kennedy’s death and memorial arrangements have not yet been released.