Along Chapman Highway in Knoxville, what seems to be a normal Arby’s with a retro sign has turned into a viral sensation. Social media users have likened its backdrop of trees blanketed in kudzu to a jungle, jokingly calling it “Jungle Arby’s.”
Kudzu is a woody, hairy vine with distinct three-pronged leaves. During the blooming season in late summer, the plant produces grape-smelling purple flowers.
Despite its initial lush beauty, the invasive vine outcompetes native species for sunshine, destroying habitats — something that has been accelerated by climate change…