M I S S I S S I P P I
Kewanee, Mississippi
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5 vendors Antiques and Rummage @ Old Dixie Station west of I-20, 3rd Year! Call Teresa Dearing - 601-917-3727.
Assagio's, located in the Holiday Inn Northeast
Krystal, open 24 hours
LODGING:
Western Motel, 601-485-5000
Holiday Inn Northeast, 601-485-5101
Howard Johnson's, 601-483-8281, Contact: Frances Johns
SPECIAL EVENTS:
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:
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.
LODGING:
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:
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.
Red Porch Barn Antiques and Flea Market, 2631 A Street, Meridian, Mississippi, A great place to start, Phone - 601-693.9838.
Waffle House, open 24 hours
Rodeway Inn, 601-482-4400
76 dealers will be set up on 15 miles of Highway 11. The "Relay for Life" group from the American Cancer Society are planning to set up along this route also. The total should include about 100 different groups and dealers set up in this 15 mile stretch of Highway 11.
Applebee's, open until 11:00 PM Thursday & Friday, Saturday until 1:00 AM, 601-693-4420, US 11 & 80 East
Days Inn, 601-483-3812 or 800 DAYS INN, US 11 & 80 East
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."