Places to Eat Along the Way

Karen and I get to travel some across the state and occasionally we find a great place to eat. If you are ever in Murfreesboro, let me recommend a place called Jeff's. Great southern food, and some wonderful desserts I hear. When in Franklin, you need to check out Barbara's out on Highway 46. The outside of her place looks like a home that would be considered for a World Changers project. But inside, you will find some of the best food around, and the yeast rolls are to die for.

When in Bell Buckle, you've got to check out the Bell Buckle Cafe. The atmosphere and the food are both great. Try the oatmeal cake with carmel sauce. You'll be glad you did. If you are ever in Hohenwald, TN then you need to try the Junk Yard Dog. There motto is "come in for a bite." Another good choice for some small town good eats with an urban restaurant flare.

In Centerville, TN there is a place called the Farmhouse. It is on the court square, and you have to walk through the antique store to get to the restaurant. But the walk is worth it. In the basement several times a year, they have a dinner theater, where plays written by a local writer are performed by the locals. If the taste of the food is any indication of the quality of the plays, then a trip to the home of Minnie Pearl would certainly be worth it.

As you travel along your journey, ask the locals where they eat. and then prepare yourself to enjoy a great meal with plenty of atmosphere. You'll be glad you did.