cookeville/crossville (Sparta, Baxter: real estate, restaurant, swimming)

[JoeCartpath]

Originally Posted by JMT

Wow, that's great! The twists at Ralph's are to die for. Back when Cookeville was a REAL small town they used to say that all the town's movers and shakers would make their political decisions at Ralph's Donuts.

Enjoy the rest of your trip! It's supposed to cool down the rest of the weekend so hopefully you'll get to enjoy being outdoors more. When are you going to Burgess Falls?

Yeah....we got a couple of the twists

We're going to Burgess Falls first thing Saturday morning. I probably would have preferred Friday morning, but we want to make it to Muddy Pond on a weekday in time for lunch.

Just had dinner at Thomas Andrew's...a nice, cozy little restaurant with excellent food at very reasonable prices. Not a bad Bloody Mary either

[JMT]

Originally Posted by JoeCartpath

Yeah....we got a couple of the twists

We're going to Burgess Falls first thing Saturday morning. I probably would have preferred Friday morning, but we want to make it to Muddy Pond on a weekday in time for lunch.

Just had dinner at Thomas Andrew's...a nice, cozy little restaurant with excellent food at very reasonable prices. Not a bad Bloody Mary either

I'm so glad you're supporting the local business owners! While the list of national chain restaurants in Cookeville is impressive for a town that size, I'd much rather go to places like Thomas Andrew's and Crawdaddy's. And, of course, Ralph's Donuts.

Have fun at Muddy Pond! I hope you won't be disappointed. Some people are a little disappointed because Muddy Pond is a small community and they were expecting something more Disney-ish.

Don't forget to take some pictures to share with us.

[JoeCartpath]

I'll certainly post some pictures.

I always avoid the national chain restaurants when I'm traveling. I don't have anything against them. After all, they DO provide jobs and most provide good food...but what's the point in going on vacation and eating at the same places you have in your own neighborhood.

We're staying at one end of "restaurant row" and I can't think of very many national chains that don't have a presence here! Still, we'll just be driving past them this week. Too many others still not crossed out on the list you provided. The difficult part is deciding which ones to NOT visit on this trip!

[Tinman313]

Ralph's Donuts where it located in Cookeville. I'm a "Homer Donutaholic"

[RSMTN]

Joe,

Another direct message sent.

Roger

[JMT]

Originally Posted by Tinman313

Ralph's Donuts where it located in Cookeville. I'm a "Homer Donutaholic"

It's at 59 South Cedar in downtown Cookeville, about a block south of the Depot. I know people from Knoxville who drive all the way there for their butter twists. AAAAHHHHHH (I'm trying to imitate Homer drooling while thinking of doughnuts...)



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[RSMTN]

Joe, We feel the same way about chain restaurants. One place I don't believe has been mentioned here is Maddox Station at Spring and Washington. Only open for lunch Mon. - Sat. and dinner Thur. - Sat. Excellent food. Enjoy your stay in the area.

[JMT]

Originally Posted by RSMTN

Joe, We feel the same way about chain restaurants. One place I don't believe has been mentioned here is Maddox Station at Spring and Washington. Only open for lunch Mon. - Sat. and dinner Thur. - Sat. Excellent food. Enjoy your stay in the area.

I've heard Maddux Station is good, too. I mentioned it a few posts ago:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/4758397-post7.html

[RSMTN]

Sorry JTM I guess I just missed it. We have eaten there several times and have not been disappointed yet.

[JMT]

Originally Posted by RSMTN

Sorry JTM I guess I just missed it. We have eaten there several times and have not been disappointed yet.

While I'm disappointed that Maddux Hardware had to close, I'm glad a good restaurant is on the Square. I'm anxious to try it!