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!
You have really peeked my interest here…a southern country eatery that is healthy. I’ve got to try this one! Love the photos. Love your descriptions. Gotta get me some veggie pizza.?
This really looks good, guess I better get busy on my site now.
Mary!! You are doing such a great job w/ this site!! I love the new “look”!! Can’t wait to take the drive to eat and shop Pinewood Store and Kitchen. The menu looks amazing! And i will def., stop @ Naturally You, too! I so appreciate the driving details….that way i won’t have to text and bug you!! Ha!