Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House restaurant is located in the heart of tiny Lynchburg, Tennessee, population 601, near the world famous Jack Daniel’s distillery. To reach it: Go to the town square. Turn right at the gazebo. Miss Mary’s is the third house on the left. Look for the white picket fence. And there it is; a lovely two-story white Federal house shaded by ancient trees.

Miss Mary’s was founded in 1908 by Miss Mary Bobo, who created her boardinghouse from the Salmon Hotel. Her food became widely known over the years, and the restaurant she opened has been in continuous operation since then. It is known far and wide as a mecca for those who love traditional Southern family-style meals.