Americana worth preserving: Barretville General Store plans expansion
Don Willadsen runs the Barrettville General Store with the help of his wife, Jan. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Taylor “Ninja” Sachenbacher prepares a barbecue pizza at the Barrettville General Store on Saturday, Nov. 20. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Sarah Matlock carries out a plate of food at the Barrettville General Store on Saturday, Nov. 20. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Barbecue is on the menu at the Barrettville General Store. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Don Willadsen greets a customer at the Barrettville General Store on Saturday, Nov. 20. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
From its roots as a general store, the business has transformed into a popular restaurant – popular enough that it needs to expand.
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Barretville Barretvlle General Store Ron Willadsen J.H. Barret & Son Bobby "Blue" Bland Paul BarretMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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