We went back again to one of our favorite places to eat and wanted to share it with you.  If you drive out I-40 toward Dickson, TN and get off the interstate at Hwy 48 and head to your left, after about 6 miles you will see the Pinewood Store and Kitchen (4951 Highway 48 North, Nunnery, TN).  It is a really nice ride through the countryside, lots of farms and rolling hills.  From Bellevue, it is about a 50 minute ride via interstate.  Pinewood Store is owned by the same folks that own Pinewood Farms, right across the street.  A really large farm that produces vegetables, cattle, pigs, etc.  The owner, Mee Tracy McCormick wanted to build a place where all the food is raised organically on that farm, and has done a great job of it.  The restaurant features non-hormone meats, organic vegetables, etc. (see the photo of their Mission Statement).  She also makes dishes that can be vegan, gluten free – all dishes are available for dietary needs.  And the food is wonderful!  We have had hamburgers, fish fry on Friday, brisket sandwiches, and this time we had their made to order veggie pizza. It had lots of vegetables and wonderful sauce.  It too, can be gluten free and vegan if you wish.

They serve breakfast and lunch every day but Monday, and dinner Fridays and Saturdays.  They often have live music (good ole country style)  on Friday and Saturday, and they offer brunch on Sunday.  Check them out here. Also, a local TV station did a story on Pinewood, and it was so good!  See here.

When we go out that way, we usually meander back to Nashville via the side roads, stopping at various attractions along the way.  Once we went back via Centerville and the Grinder’s Switch Winery where we had a really nice tasting.  Once we went via Dickson where we stopped at the Clement Railroad Museum in the Halbook Hotel (yes, the local political family, the Clements lived at the hotel).  This visit to Pinewood was not complete until we stopped at the Naturally You organic market right on the square (100 Public Square) in Centerville.  They have foodstuffs, organic baby things, organic sheets, essential oils, etc.    It is not a large store, but the offerings were great.  The folks who run it (mother and daughter, I think) were so nice! They don’t seem to have a website, but they are on Facebook, should you want to follow them.

Well, there you have my latest!  I have other things I want to post, but I need to do more research on how to use the new-fangled website (e.g., so I can say “click here” and a link to a webpage will open up), but never fear, I am working on it!  Thanks to all who visit!  I love hearing your comments!

Several years ago, while we were still ballooning, we used to go to the Country Boy in Leiper’s Fork for breakfast after the flight.  We loved it – really down home breakfast and a really good country vibe.  Went often for lunch as well, when we were out that way.  Then, a couple of years ago, they abruptly closed, and the location was taken over by the owner of the Firefly Grill in Green Hills.  It was called Fly South, and was decorated like the original – in a Mardi Gras theme with tons of beads, etc.  We went a couple of times, and enjoyed that as well.  More of a lunch/dinner place – no breakfast.  So not really comparable. A bit pricey, but good for an occasional treat.

I heard a while back that the Country Boy was coming back to the space, so this last week we took a ride out there.  The ride is really nice – we usually take the Natchez Trace, which we always enjoy.  We had a good lunch, and were really pleased.  They got the original decor back, and the food was simple and country, just like before.  I was so pleased to find that they had a regular 4 ounce hamburger!  So many places serve such big ones, and I can’t eat that much.  You can add another patty for an additional price, if you are a big eater.  Ray had a chicken salad sandwich and pronounced it very good.

All in all, a nice ride and lunch.  Do try it if you are in the neighborhood, or just want a nice ride in the country!