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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 3d
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This Tiny Alabama Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat

In Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a cafe with a beagle painted on the wall, and that beagle has seen things, specifically, the expressions on people’s faces when their burgers arrive at the table. The cafe is called Big Time Cafe, and the name is not an exaggeration. Fort...

Fort Payne, AL · 7d
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This Alabama Lakeside Fish House Serves Seriously Good Seafood In Huge Portions

One dish on this menu is called the World’s Largest Seafood Platter. That name alone tells you how this place feels about portions. Before your main plate even lands, warm cornbread shows up in a little skillet. Coleslaw and pickled onions come right along with it, and they’re free.

Guntersville, AL · 2d
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Most People Don’t Know This Tiny Alabama Restaurant Serves The Best German Food In The State

You could drive past Ol’ Heidelberg Cafe in Huntsville, Alabama a hundred times and never know what you were missing, and that would be a genuine tragedy worth preventing. The good news is that you’re reading this right now, which means your streak of missing out ends today.

Huntsville, AL · 3d
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Skip the Fancy Restaurants – This Tennessee Fish House Is Where Crispy Catfish Steals the Show

Fried catfish sold by the pound sounds like a joke until you realize this spot means it. I like a restaurant that measures its main event on a scale instead of in tiny portions. The fish lineup goes beyond catfish too. Whiting, red snapper, and shrimp all share the fryer,...

Murfreesboro, TN · 2d

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7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 2d

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7 Tennessee Hole-in-the-Wall Spots Where Bologna Sandwiches Are Still King

In Tennessee, bologna isn’t just something you toss between two slices of bread when the fridge is nearly empty. At the right roadside barbecue joint, it becomes the kind of sandwich people happily drive across town to eat. Picture a thick slice sizzling on a hot griddle, its edges...

Tennessee · 3d

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This Small-Town Tennessee Pie Shop Serves Slices Worth Every Single Mile

A chocolate turtle pie took first place at the Tennessee State Fair four separate times. That same pie is still the best-seller at one small bakery on a historic town square. The menu goes far past that blue-ribbon slice. The shop offers more than 100 kinds of pie, from banana cream to a fruity creation called Tropical Storm. I can’t imagine reading that list without picking three favorites before lunch.

Columbia, TN · 2d

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9 Regional Restaurant Chains Tennesseans Will Defend to Anyone From Out of State

Krystal started in 1932 in a Chattanooga building just 10 by 25 feet. Criticize it or any other hometown chain in front of a Tennessean, and you’ll hear about it. Here are the regional restaurant chains Tennesseans will defend to anyone from out of state. 1. Pal’s Sudden Service...

Tennessee · 3d

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RAF Installs Fire Hub at Beechcraft Heritage Museum

The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) installed a new RAF Fire Hub at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, located adjacent to Tullahoma Regional Airport (KTHA) in Tennessee. Museum personnel and RAF volunteers completed the project ahead of the annual Beech Party fly-in held Oct. 10-11, 2026. (Look for a story on the Beech Party in a future post).

Tullahoma, TN · 3d

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7 Brew Bringing Another Drive-Thru Stand to West Murfreesboro

7 Brew is preparing to expand its presence in Murfreesboro with a new drive-thru location at 5114 Veterans Parkway. The upcoming stand is part of a developing commercial area in west Murfreesboro, near Wawa and across from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, with construction progressing on the property. The development was highlighted in an Instagram post by milewski10, which also identified a neighboring Chipotle project.

Murfreesboro, TN · 3d

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Every Single Treat at This Tennessee Bakery Is Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free, and Nobody Misses a Thing

Lavender cream tarts, earl grey cupcakes, and carrot cake share one small bakery case in Tennessee. Every single one is made without gluten or dairy, so nothing on that counter is off limits. The menu still reads like any good sweet shop. Blueberry muffins, cookie sandwiches, and custom cakes all...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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Oakland Mansion's CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES

Sat. (Dec. 12, 2026) 4-8PM Oaklands Mansion's 43rd Annual CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES. This special holiday tradition will take you through Murfreesboro’s East Main Street Historic District, to some historic homes on adjoining streets and then to Oaklands Mansion. Oaklands Mansion will be dressed in all its holiday splendor. You are welcome to drive yourself and park on the street sides following all City of Murfreesboro parking regulations. Free parking is also available at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The Visitors Center lot is designated for our guests with ADA needs. Parking is no longer allowed on the grass at Oaklands Mansion or Oaklands Park. Murfreesboro Little Theatre members will be found throughout the mansion sharing short stories and special tidbits of information about the historic structure. Oaklands staff and board members will also be present to greet you and further discuss this nationally registered historic site and its impact on our community. Elaine Winters, Rob Pearcy and Amanda Shields from The Home Sweet Home Band will play Christmas standards and old holiday favorites. Oaklands Gift Shop will be open for unique holiday shopping. ADMISSION: $30 for adults, $10 for children. SPONSORSHIPS are also available. For more information, phone Oaklands Mansiion at (615) 893-0022 or on-line at http://oaklandsmansion.org.

Murfreesboro, TN · 1d

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Upgrades worth $4M on the way to 3 Huntsville-area airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced on November 5, 2026, that $73M worth of upgrades were on the way to airports across the state. Of the $73M, $53.6M is coming from federal funding, $7.3M from airport contributions and $12.1M from state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Huntsville Animal Services encourages owners to license pets online

Huntsville Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to register their dogs and cats online before they wander away from home.

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene

Earlier this year, viral videos across social media showcased makers unpacking their analog bags full of journals, books and hands-on arts and crafts. This popularized alternative to screen consumption has […] The post Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Records and Retro celebration brings vintage finds to Orion Amphitheater

The event featured vinyl albums, vintage clothing, VHS movies and toys from the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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The Most Delicious Cajun Dishes In Alabama Are Hiding In The Most Unexpected Country Location

Nobody told you that a purple building off a country road in Harvest, Alabama would change the way you think about Cajun food, but here we are, and here it is. LJz Backyard Bayou is the kind of place that makes you feel genuinely lucky to have found it, and the food makes you feel even luckier to be eating it.

Harvest, AL · 23h

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Winter weather brings reminder of outdoor pet safety, Beau’s Law requirements

CULLMAN, Ala. – As colder temperatures make their way into north Alabama, pet owners are encouraged to take precautions to ensure animals kept outdoors have adequate shelter, warmth and protection from winter weather. With Alabama’s new Beau’s Law now in effect, providing proper care for outdoor dogs is not only a matter of responsible pet ownership but also a legal requirement. Beau’s Law, which took effect Oct. 1, 2026, establishes statewide standards for dogs kept outdoors, including requirements for shelter, food, water and tethering. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, was inspired by a dog named Beau who gained statewide attention after being found chained outside during a snowstorm without adequate protection from the elements. Under the law, outdoor dogs must have access to shelter that protects them from rain, wind, snow and extreme temperatures. Shelters must be constructed from durable materials and include a solid floor, walls, a roof and an appropriate entrance that allows the animal to enter and exit freely. The structure must also be large enough for the dog to stand, turn around, lie down naturally and extend its limbs comfortably. Adequate ventilation, shade and protection from accumulated moisture are also required. While a

Alabama · 1d

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Reenactors bring veterans’ history to life at Huntsville museum

Among the reenactors were two portraying Civil War soldiers, who taught children about their weapons and life during the conflict.

Huntsville, AL · 1d