M I S S I S S I P P I

Kewanee, Mississippi

SPECIAL EVENTS:
    5 plus vendors of antiques, collectibles and primitives at Old Dixie Station west of I-20. 8th year! Call Teresa for more info about buying or selling locations - 601-632-0282.

    Simmons - Wright Company, old Genereal Store with lots of vendors set up outside - 601-632-1884.

Toomsuba, Mississippi

Russell, Mississippi

PLACES:

    Always the weekend after Mother's day - Antiques, Collectibles, Primitives, Handmade Barn Brown Furniture and lots more - 5+ vendors for 7 years - 2041 Highway 11 & 80, Russell, MS - White house with red tin roof - East of Meridian a few miles - James Weathers, 601-483-7127

Meridian, Mississippi

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 25-31, 2008 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:

    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.

    Rodeway Inn, 601-482-4400

    Western Motel, 601-485-5000

    Holiday Inn Northeast, 601-485-5101

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 North, 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.