Old Country Store in Jackson serves free Veterans Day breakfast to veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Old Country Store in Jackson served a free breakfast to about 400 veterans and active duty service members on Veterans Day.

Brooks Shaw, president of the Old Country Store, said the day is a time to thank service members.

“This is a day that we can really focus on thanking them for the service they provide to our country and the freedoms that they help protect. Just making them feel loved,” Shaw said.

State Rep. Chris Todd, State Sen. Ed Jackson, Madison County Commissioner Kevin Hicks, Lee Eddleman and Mary Ross were among the servers at Wednesday morning’s breakfast.

Travis Taylor served for six and a half years. He spent Veterans Day at the Old Country Store with fellow service members.

“It’s a good feeling. It really is,” Taylor said.

Joe Vicari said he enjoys the time with fellow veterans.

“To hang out with my brothers,” Vicari said.

Mars Snacking in Jackson sponsored the meal and covered the cost of the food. The Old Country Store said it plans to continue the breakfast tradition next year.