SOUTHWEST AIRLINES’ “SPIRIT MAGAZINE” HIGHLIGHTS PUCKETT’S AS ONE OF NASHVILLE’S MOST SAVORY RESTARAUNTS

FRANKLIN, TN (June 9, 2010) – In their June 2010 issue of “Spirit” Magazine, Southwest Airlines highlighted Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant as one of Nashville’s most savory local eateries to check out “while you’re in town.”

The issue, which highlights the best food, music, lodging, and entertainment in Nashville, is available on all Southwest Airlines flights this month. Puckett’s upcoming location in downtown Nashville is emphasized in the publication as “the next big thing” that has “locals practically salivating.”

“We’ve already had multiple customers visit because they saw the article on their flight into Nashville for CMA week,” says Puckett’s owner Andy Marshall. “We’re grateful to have been selected for the issue and are enjoying meeting new friends from all over the U.S. because of it.”

Marshall also points out in the issue that Puckett’s appeals to locals and tourists alike, not to mention some of Music City’s biggest stars.

“Nashville has a lot of great restaurants, but nothing like what we are trying to do,” says Marshall. “We fill a gap between fine dining and quick service.”
The article can be viewed online at Spirit Magazine's Meet Nashville article.

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ABOUT PUCKETT'S GROCERY & RESTAURANT
Founded by the Puckett family in the 1950s, Puckett's has served as a country store to several communities in Williamson County. Andy Marshall bought the Leiper's Fork Puckett's Grocery in 1998. In 2002, Puckett's branched out to start a formal dinner and music program. With all of the talented writers in and around town, the Friday night writers' show grew fast with people coming from all over to hear some of the finest that the industry has to offer in a cool, eclectic environment. Shortly after that, another opportunity opened up to expand Puckett's to Marshall's hometown and first love for community, in Historic Downtown Franklin. In February 2010, Puckett’s added to their already hefty list of accolades. Southern Exposure Magazine awarded eight Sizzle Awards to Puckett’s including Williamson county’s best burger, best meat and three, best staff and servers, best caterer, best value, and best live music.

Rob Robinson and his family now own the Leiper's Fork location, while the Marshall family plans to expand into the Downtown Nashville community, set to open in the fall of 2010.