Sometimes there are some things worth traveling out to the country for. Sure, you can easily get some food right there in town, and it is quick and easy, but then again, good things come to those who wait. That is what you will find with the Butler Trading Post in Tennessee. It may be a little bit of a drive for some of us, but when you bite into that juicy burger, you will know that it was all worth it. This place may be out of the way for some of us but the benefit is a lovely scenic drive out through the Tennessee countryside.

Large chain restaurants will whip up the food and hand meals to their customers, and you will get a similar experience from one coast to the other. Those have a place, but we find that the little locally-owned restaurants have a homey feel you won’t find anywhere else.

We all know those places that are very local and as soon as you walk in they greet you by name. The kind of place where you can gather around and see familiar faces, the kind of place where community is built. That is why these little restaurants scattered throughout Tennessee have a special place in our hearts. I love finding those hubs for the small town people to congregate and fellowship with one another.

The Butler Trading Post values its customers, menu, and prices to give a quaint experience as you would have at home. It has opened up its kitchen, and it is like you've been invited into a friend's house to sit down and have a meal in a relaxing environment.

We Tennesseans love our home cooking and country lifestyle so this little place in the middle of nowhere marries the two perfectly.

A nice salad is a great way to start any meal, and the salad bar at the Butler Trading Post is fantastic. There are many options, from leafy greens to freshly chopped vegetables, and a variety of dressings to top them with.

The invitation at the Butler Trading Post is to pull up a chair and stay awhile. No need to hurry through your meal or rush to the next thing. Here is all about getting to know one another, spending time with your family and loved ones, and partaking in some delicious food while you are at it.

A steaming hot pizza of any kind just does the body good. You can customize one of your own or order any of the specialty pizzas. The Everything Pizza is especially yummy and is topped with every single topping on the menu!

If you are in need of an order to go this is one of the best options. Grab a pizza and hit the road knowing that your warm cheesy meal will be ready for you whenever you get hungry. Planning a trip out on a boat or a picnic by Watauga Lake? Order one of these and after a short drive indulge in a warm gooey pizza.

The Butler Trading Post is known for serving really good sandwiches, subs, and hamburgers. With a reasonable price on everything on the menu, you really can’t go wrong. There is just something completely American about biting into a big juicy cheeseburger that is unlike anything else.

Perhaps one of the best parts of any meal is the dessert. Grab a cone and check out the variety of flavors you can find in this friendly family restaurant.

On a hot summer day, there is nothing like a frozen sugary treat to cool you off and cap a great experience here at the Butler Trading Post.

When you arrive at the Butler Trading Post in Tennessee, it's like sharing a meal with a familiar friend. The food is a great mix of American dishes we all know and love, the prices are very reasonable, and the staff is super friendly and inviting. Taking a drive out to the country is completely worth it when this restaurant is your destination. Make sure to check out the Butler Trading Post website for more information.

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Did you know that the town of Butler is actually remade from a valley town that was once lost underwater? Check out the story about the TN town that wouldn’t drown.