Some Of The Best Down-Home Cookin' In Tennessee Can Be Found At The Barretville General Store And Restaurant

If you’re going to visit Tennessee, we’d almost encourage a dining trek across the Volunteer State before you hit up any of the other local attractions. There’s just so much to eat here! You’ll find passionate bakers and folks slinging bbq and locally-trained chefs that have dreams just to feed a great meal to you and your family. Barretville General Store is located in Millington, Tennessee, and it’s one of the oldest businesses in the state as well as one of the best places to eat. We’ve highlighted all the reasons you need to visit below, but it’s up to you, folks. Will you be visiting? Have you been?

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Barretville General Store is located in Millington, Tennessee, and is known as one of the oldest continually operating local businesses in the nation.

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Inside you'll find that the dining area is both humble and cozy. The store has a series of dry, locally-made goods that you can take home with you, or you can stay for a homestyle meal. We'd recommend both, but the latter is what will keep you talking (and returning!) for years to come.

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Barretville General Store was founded in 1856 and works hard to marry Tennessee's illustrious past with the present. There's a feeling of nostalgia and local charm that permeates every visit, a feeling that 150 years in operation has only served to elevate.

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Locals rave about the delicious, southern-inspired meals on the menu as well as the decadent desserts. You really don't want to miss those pastries, even if you're full. Take them home and enjoy the next day! The desserts from Barretville General Store are truly legendary.

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You can expect finger food like fries and BBQ nachos on the menu, as well as bbq platters, freshly made pizzas, a handful of classic sandwiches, and even salads and burgers! There are kid's options as well if you're looking to feed the tiniest members of your crew.

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A pizza, spaghetti, and salad buffet sounds like the stuff of dreams, but it's available here on certain specialty nights. Make sure you follow Baretville General Store on Facebook and its other media channels to stay up-to-date on its offerings.

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Don't forget to grab something sweet while you're there, too! Barretville General Store serves both sweet and savory in spades, and it's a local favorite for a reason. You can visit from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 7 p.m. on Sundays. Barretville General Store is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What a darling place to eat! You can enjoy this down-home cooking for yourself and plan a visit by way of the Barretville Facebook page or official website. Happy dining!

We sure love Tennessee cuisine and you can enjoy even more of it for yourself with a visit to one of these donut places across the state.