SmashMeals Featured on WCYB News 5: Fresh, Gluten-Free Meals for Tri-Cities Families

WCYB News 5 featured SmashMeals in a segment highlighting how Kingsport-based owner Lewis Kizer delivers chef-made, high-protein, 100% gluten-free meals to families across the Tri-Cities — and provides job training for local teens.

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By Kristen Quon / WCYB News 5 — 2026-04-15 — Company News

SmashMeals in the News

We're thrilled to share that WCYB News 5 recently spotlighted SmashMeals in a feature segment about how we're helping Tri-Cities families eat healthier without sacrificing convenience. Reporter Kristen Quon visited to learn about our chef-made, high-protein meals that are fully macro-counted and delivered fresh each week.

You can watch the full segment on WCYB's website.

What Makes SmashMeals Different

As owner Lewis Kizer shared during the interview, every meal we prepare is 100% gluten-free — made in our dedicated facility with no shared equipment with gluten. Every meal is macro-counted with full nutritional information, so customers can stay on track with their fitness and health goals. Our meals are chef-made and prepared fresh each week — never frozen.

Whether you're a busy parent, an athlete, someone managing celiac disease, or just looking for convenient clean eating, SmashMeals has you covered.

Pickup Locations & ships to eligible addresses

Customers can pick up meals on Sundays and Mondays at multiple locations across the Tri-Cities region including Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, and Greeneville. For customers outside the area, we also ships via FedEx Ground to eligible addresses with insulated packaging to ensure freshness.

Giving Back Through Teen Job Training

One of the things we're most proud of is our commitment to the local community. As Lewis explained in the interview: "We provide income, and we provide job training for a lot of teenagers because we're not a full-time business. We only hire people 1 or 2 times a week...but because of that we can hire a lot of homeschool kids. We have the ability to do that...and you're supporting someone right here in the area."

SmashMeals isn't just about healthy food — it's about building up the next generation and keeping things local.

Try SmashMeals This Week

New customers can use the code WELCOME for 10% off their first order. Head to our menu to see this week's fresh lineup and get started with clean, macro-counted eating delivered right to your door.

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