10/27/2026
Brownsville Restaurant Week Celebrates Local Dining, Recognizes Participation Winners
Brownsville Restaurant Week highlighted hometown flavor October 5-11, encouraging residents and visitors to explore local dining, discover new favorites and support the businesses that help make Brownsville unique.
The weeklong promotion was part of a statewide Tennessee Main Street program in cooperation with PROOF and local Main Street organizations. Main Street Brownsville coordinated the local effort, with participating businesses offering an opportunity to experience the community’s variety of food and beverages.
Participants included Back Yard Barbecue; Back Nine Grill & Bar/Serendipity; Brownsville Meeting Grounds; Dexter’s Delightful Juices; Heavenly Scent Lemonade; Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant; Lilies on the Square; Livingston’s Soda Fountain & Grill; Mocha Flava Event & Catering; NXT Level Nutrition; O’Taste & See; Pizza Loco; Pollyanna’s Tea Room; and Sweet Girl Lemonade & Treats.
Throughout the week, diners were encouraged to record their visits using a designated QR code. Toni Eubanks earned a Main Street Brownsville gift bag for checking in at the most participating locations.
Back Yard Barbecue received the most recorded check-ins of any participating business, with 17 check-ins during the promotion.
“Restaurant Week gave people another reason to come in, enjoy a meal and support a local business,” said Earbie Williams, owner of Back Yard Barbecue. “We appreciate everyone who stopped by and checked in. Having that support from our community means a great deal to us.”
The promotion also gave businesses an opportunity to introduce new offerings. At Back Nine Grill & Bar, the response to a featured steak offering resulted in a lasting menu addition.
“Restaurant Week was a huge success for our business,” said Edward Vangas of Back Nine Grill & Bar. “We featured steaks during the promotion, and the response was so strong that we’ve added them to our menu. It was a great opportunity to show people something new and give them another reason to come back.”
Beyond the check-ins and prizes, Restaurant Week reinforced the importance of supporting the local businesses that contribute to Brownsville’s economy and community life.
“When we support a local restaurant, we’re supporting our neighbors and the people who invest in our community every day,” said Tom Orr, Main Street Brownsville director. “Restaurant Week encourages people to try something new or revisit a favorite, but we hope that support continues throughout the year. Every visit makes a difference.”
Main Street Brownsville thanks the participating businesses and everyone who dined locally during Restaurant Week. Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue exploring Brownsville’s restaurants, cafés and specialty food businesses and make supporting local part of their everyday routine.
CAPTIONS: Toni Eubanks was the winner of a special Brownsville gift bag for her multiple check-ins at participating businesses during Brownsville Restaurant Week, October 5-11, 2026. Pictured with Brownsville Main Street Director Tom Orr.
Main Street Director Tom Orr presents a Brownsville gift bag to Christy (not pictured) and Earbie Williams of Back Yard Barbecue. Back Yard received the most digital check-ins during Brownsville Restaurant Week, October 5-11, 2026.
For more information about local dining and upcoming events, visit Main Street Brownsville 2.0 on social media.
