Blue Circle

Blue Circle Home of the famous Circle Burger since 1964! "A Happy Place For Hungry People"

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đź’™Important announcementđź’™Dear Friends and Family,As we close the doors for the final time, we want to take a moment to sh...
01/09/2025

đź’™Important announcementđź’™

Dear Friends and Family,

As we close the doors for the final time, we want to take a moment to share what’s in our hearts. Today marks the end of a memorable journey as owner/caretakers of the Blue Circle.

After a year of rising challenges—labor, food, and overhead costs—we’ve arrived at a bittersweet conclusion that weighs heavily on our hearts. Maintaining our commitment to quality while keeping prices low has become increasingly difficult in this ever-changing landscape.

To our amazing community: Thank you for your unwavering support! Your smiles, laughs, and friendships made this year unforgettable.

To our phenomenal team: It takes commitment, thick skin, and a really good sense of humor to work in the service industry. Your dedication kept us going through thick and thin. We couldn’t have asked for better partners in this adventure.

As we embark on new life adventures, we hold onto the cherished memories made here at the Blue Circle. Not knowing what lies ahead is both daunting and exciting, but we are humbly grateful for the opportunity…and the lessons. Thank you for being a part of our story.

With love & appreciation,
Keith, Molly & the Blue Circle Family

01/06/2025

Update: Blue Circle will remain closed Tuesday 1/7

Step back in time at The Blue Circle, where the warmth of the 1960s meets the joy of the holiday season! 🎄✨ As we gather...
12/20/2024

Step back in time at The Blue Circle, where the warmth of the 1960s meets the joy of the holiday season! 🎄✨ As we gather around our tables this Christmas, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our wonderful guests. Thank you for being part of our family! Check out our holiday schedule below and come celebrate with us! ❤️

Monday 12/23 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 12/24 - Wednesday 1/1 - CLOSED
Thursday 1/2 - 11am - 8pm - back to regular hours!

Happy Saturday from the Blue Circle!  🍔Looking for a gift for your favorite foodie?  Swipe to check out our custom desig...
12/14/2024

Happy Saturday from the Blue Circle! 🍔

Looking for a gift for your favorite foodie? Swipe to check out our custom designed T-Shirts. $20. Available in Small to 3XL.

Open 11am - 8pm. Mon - Sat!

12/07/2024

Hi Folks, just a short note to say We have Run out of Circle Burgers for today. We still have our other items such as The Drive In Smash Burgers. We will have Circle Burgers again on Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience..

Baby, it’s cold outside! But, Blue Circle has the cure. The Big Cheese grilled sandwich and Tomato Basil Bisque! 🔥🥫🥪
12/02/2024

Baby, it’s cold outside! But, Blue Circle has the cure. The Big Cheese grilled sandwich and Tomato Basil Bisque! 🔥🥫🥪

🎄December Special Alert! 🎄This month at The Blue Circle, we’re serving up a mouthwatering Italian Beef Sandwich that’s s...
12/01/2024

🎄December Special Alert! 🎄

This month at The Blue Circle, we’re serving up a mouthwatering Italian Beef Sandwich that’s sure to warm your soul! 🔥

🌶️ Choose your heat: hot or mild giardiniera?
💧 And yes, it’s dunked in gravy for that ultimate flavor boost!
🔥 Oven roasted Italian Beef on a Chicago Roll

Served with crinkle cut fries and a soda! $13.95

Come on by and treat yourself! Tag a friend you’d share this with! 👇

Nothing hits better than a slaw dog and fries after some Black Friday shopping! 🛍️ Bring the family by today!  We are op...
11/29/2024

Nothing hits better than a slaw dog and fries after some Black Friday shopping! 🛍️ Bring the family by today! We are open until 8pm.

We are in the final days to enjoy the November Special- the smothered steak sandwich!  We will be open Monday - Wednesda...
11/25/2024

We are in the final days to enjoy the November Special- the smothered steak sandwich!

We will be open Monday - Wednesday this week, closed Thanksgiving, and the OPEN on BLACK FRIDAY! Bring the family by for lunch while they are in town! 🍔

Happy Saturday!  Stop by and treat yourself to a fresh-never-frozen 100% ground beef Smashburger cooked just for you!  🍔...
11/23/2024

Happy Saturday! Stop by and treat yourself to a fresh-never-frozen 100% ground beef Smashburger cooked just for you! 🍔 Don’t forget the golden hot crinkle cut fries and a soda. 🍟 🥤 We are open until 8pm!

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333 Bluff City Highway
Bristol, TN
37620

Telephone

+14237644732

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Blue Circle hamburger chain was founded by Homer Longmire in 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The chain eventually grew to over 30 locations. The motto of the chain was “A happy place for hungry people.” and the house specialty was a grilled burger, diced onions and mustard on a steamed bun. Breakfast was also served along with french fries, chili, onion rings, pork barbecue, as well as baked goods from the Blue Circle bakery. Most locations had both walk-in service and drive-in with telephone order service available. The chain also had a company laundry for employee uniforms and eventually operated. B/C Supply – a subsidiary company for the storage and distribution of nonperishable items.Once Blue Circle was established, franchises were sold in middle Tennessee and as far away as Alabama and Virginia

Glenn Irwin opened the Blue Circle in Bristol in 1959. His daughter June went to work for him in 1981. Mr. Irwin turned the business over to June in 1985. In 1986 she married Mike Marshall & he joined the business in 1989. They ran the resturant successfully until Mike got sick & they sold the business in October 2012. Mike passed away October 3rd 2013. Bart Long purchased the only remaining Blue Circle Burger in 2012 from June Marshall. The buisness was then sold by Bart long and operated until 2019 when it then closed. The business was closed for about a month with lots of local customers very disappointed. A local Business couple Mark and Debbie Sourbeer decided to purchase the iconic landmark Restaurant and bring it back to life. it will reopen in late September 2019.

At this time only one Blue Circle remains in Bristol, Tennessee at 333 Bluff City Highway. This restaurant opened in 1964 and still has the original sign out front.