AS THE workweek ends in Franklin County, residents eagerly anticipate Food Truck Fridays, a beloved culinary event that unites the community. This weekly extravaganza, which features a rotating lineup of food trucks offering a diverse range of delectable dishes for foodies and casual diners, ensures a new gastronomic adventure every Friday.
Alongside mouthwatering cuisine, Food Truck Fridays provides a vibrant social atmosphere with live music and entertainment, making it the ideal spot for families, friends, and couples to unwind and connect after a long week.
On March 5, 2021, Sharon Byrum, an administrative assistant with the Franklin County Mayor’s Office; Jim Sanders of Fully Involved N’ Smokin; Chris Lambert with GoGo Hoagies; Roy Porter of HillBilly Q; and more joined forces to create an inviting space where food truck owners could thrive and the community could enjoy delectable cuisine and memorable experiences.
“When Food Truck Fridays began, it gave Franklin County a different variety of foods to choose from at the same location every Friday. Walnut Hill Coffee was the first coffee truck in town. They left and opened Walnut Hill Coffee Company on the square in Winchester.
Shout out to Lupita’s Tacos. They started here at Food Truck Fridays as soon as their truck got built. They followed their dream and now have Lupita’s Tacos on the square in Winchester. It’s so great to see all of the new food choices coming to Franklin County and more to come,” Byrum said.
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
The atmosphere at Food Truck Fridays is electric as the aroma of sizzling street food fills the air, and the buzz of conversation creates a warm and inviting ambiance. As you stroll through the lively gathering, you’ll be captivated by the enticing scents wafting from each food truck.
From the smoky aroma of barbecue to the fragrant bouquet of spices, it’s impossible not to be drawn in by the tantalizing smells. But don’t just take our word for it — let’s hear directly from the passionate people behind these mobile culinary delights.
Mary Ellen Stoltzfus with Stoltzfus Soft Pretzel food trailer said, “My favorite thing about it definitively is my customers and people I have met because of it. The food truck community has been great. They have helped me get started. It really is a great community. Come visit Food Truck Fridays and find me.”
Jim Sanders of Fully Involved N’ Smokin’ commented, “My wife, Tina, and I own Fully Involved N’ Smokin’ BBQ & Catering, and my mother-in-law, Linda Clark, and I run the food truck. We have a state-of-the-art food trailer. We started cooking barbecue and doing barbecue competitions on the Kansas City Barbecue Society circuit. We cooked comps for over six years, winning numerous awards and competitions. Retired University of Tennessee Football Coach Phillip Fulmer loves Fully Involved N’ Smokin’ BBQ.”
He continued, “We were the first food truck here in Franklin County and the Winchester area. The citizens of Franklin County have realized that some of the best food in Franklin County comes from the local food trucks, and they love it. Food Truck Fridays was instrumental in bringing all the food trucks together in one area utilizing the farmers market pavilion.”
Gather your family, friends, and loved ones, and make Food Truck Fridays your go-to destination for delicious food and unforgettable memories. See you there! GN
