This Cozy Country Store Restaurant Has Been A Hoosier Favorite For More Than 70 Years
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published October 21, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s an old country store restaurant in Southern Indiana that recently announced it will be closing its doors at the end of this month. Timeless and old-fashioned, this two-in-one diner and general store is an iconic part of Nashville that will not soon be forgotten.
If you grew up in Indiana, you’ve probably at least heard of this place. Now is the time to check it out before it’s gone for good.
The Nashville House has been an iconic part of this downtown neighborhood since 1927. Specializing in homemade meals and featuring a country-style atmosphere, this amazing place belongs at the top of your bucket list.
Whether you go there before or after your meal, you have to stop by the Old Country Store. You'll find a plethora of homemade goodies, gifts, and souvenirs. Good luck staying in your budget.
Guests will find homemade jams, jellies, preserves, old-fashioned candies, and fresh bread and cookies that are made in-house. You also can't leave without sampling the homemade apple butter.
The menu includes a wealth of country favorites. Fried chicken, biscuits, baked Hoosier ham, and baked beans are the specialties here. Additional traditional eats include roast beef, roasted turkey, pulled pork, and much more.
The Nashville House's last day of operation will be October 28, 2018. Stop by Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., or Friday or Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The Nashville House is located at 15 S Van Buren St., Nashville, IN 47448, and you can learn more on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this country store restaurant, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your memories of this fantastic place with us below in the comments.