November 6, 2020 - Family Traditions Southern Eatery and Catering gave a warm welcome to all who attended their Shelby County Chamber of Commerce new member ribbon cutting on Friday, November 6, 2020. Deborah Chadwick introduced the restaurant owners, Nancy and Jerry Lawhorn.
"I've always loved to cook; we love people," said Nancy Lawhorn. She gave acknowledgement to family members who help with the restaurant which includes her brother, Michael Broadway; son, Daniel Lawhorn; husband, Jerry Lawhorn; and sister, Tamatha Howard.
When asked about the menu and biggest sellers, Nancy responded, "We sell a lot of chicken fried steaks, a lot of fried fish. We've got a new menu that has a lot more seafood. We do a lot of home cooked desserts." Jerry Lawhorn added the restaurant also offers daily lunches.
Nancy described their home-style cooking, "Most people say I cook like their mother. So, y'all just come see us. We are open everyday except for Saturdays."
Family Traditions also does catering which includes casseroles that are take-and-bake-it anytime. They can be ordered for funerals or bereavement meals. During the holidays, they do the full holiday menu.
Nancy and Jerry serve delicious southern food six days a week. Daily lunch specials include BBQ glazed pork ribs, chicken spaghetti, pork chops (grilled or fried) and much more. They offer an extensive selection of hamburger options. There are appetizers, sandwiches and salads, and homemade desserts! For over a year, the Lawhorns’ have been serving delicious southern comfort food and making everyone feel right at home.
Family Traditions is located at 246 Tenaha Street in Center, on the corner of Timpson and Tenaha Streets. The restaurant is open Monday-Thursday 11am - 5pm; Friday 11am - 8pm; Sunday 11am-3pm and closed on Saturday.
