Meridian/Lauderdale County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-888-TOURS-20, http://www.visitmeridian.com
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation, 1901 Front Street, Suite A, Meridian, Mississippi 39301, 601-693-1306, FAX: 601-693-5633, http://www.embdc.org
The International Singing Brakeman Association "TISBA" (http://www.tisba.net) is having TISBA Hospitality Week in honor of Jimmie Rodgers May 24-30, 2009 in Meridian, Mississippi. The US11 Antique Alley Association congratulates TISBA on their efforts and thanks them for allowing us to share in the history of Jimmie Rodgers who was born in Meridian and traveled US 11 regularly to Bristol, Virginia to perform and record.
FOOD:
Applebee's, open until 11:00 PM Thursday & Friday, Saturday until 1:00 AM, 601-693-4420, US 11 & 80 East
Cracker Barrel, open until 10:00 PM Thursday & Friday, Saturday until 11:00 PM, 601-482-3261.
Checker Board Southern Cooking, 601-481-1039, Hours 6 AM - 9 PM daily, located next to the Best Western.
Waffle House, open 24 hours
LODGING:
Rodeway Inn, 601-482-4400
Western Motel, 601-485-5000
Holiday Inn Northeast, 601-485-5101
Days Inn, 601-483-3812 or 800 DAYS INN, US 11 & 80 East
Econo Lodge North East, 601-485-3254, US 11 & 80 East
Hampton Inn, 601-483-3000 or 800-HAMPTON, US 11 & 80 East
Super 8 Motel, 601-482-8088, US 11 & 80 East
Best Western, Meridian US11 & 80 - Interstate 59 & 20, Reasonable Rates, Call for reservations 601-693-3210.
PLACES:
Antique Mall of Meridian located on 145 South toward Quitman/Mobile just off Interstate 59/20, exit 153. Open daily 9 to 5. Over 30 dealers to set up on parking lot. Will have free coffee and clean restrooms. All porch items are 1/2 off list price. "Home of Mississippi-made Candles and Soap."
B's Overpass Collectibles, 2125 A Street, 601-934-1432, from Interstate 20/59, exit 153 (22nd Avenue) North - towards town, 1/2 mile on the right. Can't miss! Antique and vintage items including jewelry, glassware, and kitchen items. Plus lots of NASCAR items.
45 Flea Market and Antiques on US Hwy 45 N, Marion, Mississippi just 5 miles from the beginning of the Antique Alley in Meridian. Large indoor and outdoor flea market with plenty of antiques, collectibles, primitives, and decorative items. Closed on Wednesday. Free coffee and pleasant restrooms. LOTS of bargains during Antique Alley. 601-679-7777.