Local restaurant holds special fundraiser ahead of new location’s grand opening

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local restaurant held a special event Friday evening.

Owners of West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse, located on Vann Drive, held their VIP Night, where guests were invited to a fundraiser, with proceeds going to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation.

Guests also had the opportunity to tour the new location of the restaurant, which was in downtown Jackson for many years.

They had 240 VIPs that attended. The owners told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News why they chose to give back to West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation.

“We’re blessed to wake up every morning. So some people are not able to do that. They wake up every morning having issues as far as sick and health. We want to be a part of that as well,” said Christian Brantley, co-owner of West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse. “Don’t get me wrong, we would love for you to eat pork all day, but we definitely want to make sure we impact the health care and understanding people do need that.”

West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse will officially open for business at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

They will offer brunch Saturdays and Sundays.