You may know the Old South in Russellville for its quaint charm, great food, and throwback feel, but did you know that there used to be more locations of the Old South? That’s right, what we think of today as a little local mom and pop diner was once part of a franchise with locations as far away as South Carolina. Other than the Russellville location, the last location to stay open was in South Carolina, which closed in 2005. Though the Russellville Old South closed briefly in 2013, it is open for business once again, serving delicious food in a setting that will remind you of every diner you’ve ever loved.

You can find the Old South at 1330 East Main Street in Russellville. Directions are here.

Maybe part of the reason the Old South has survived is that in its heyday, when Russellville was on the old highway that connected to Route 66, the Old South was a stopping point for greats like B.B. King and Elvis Presley as they traveled through the U.S.
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Though the Old South is no longer a 24-hour establishment, they still serve a full menu during business hours.
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Just like everything else on their menu, their breakfasts are pure home style goodness.
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I like to imagine that Elvis and B.B. King both really loved the OId South’s fried chicken . . .
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. . . though perhaps they were watching their figures and had some lovely fish instead.
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Regardless of what you choose to order there, this old school diner will make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. From façade to décor, the Old South is like a time machine that transports you back to the late 1940s and 1950s.
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And that’s just one reason why you should go visit the Old South. The rest is all about great service, delicious food, and the Old South being the very last of its kind.
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For another diner that’s like a time machine, check out this one. If you’re into delicious home style cuisine, eat your way through this list.

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