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Guests of Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store are invited to create cherished memories during the 39th annual Christmas Eve Breakfast, which will be held Sunday, December 24, 2023, from 5:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. located at 56 Casey Jones Lane.

Reservations are unavailable on this day, and guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should prepare for a festive wait in line by simply following the signs and tape on the floor through Miss Juanita’s Gift Shop. There will be live music throughout the day. Adults can enjoy complimentary apple cider in line, while kids can play at the train tables and coloring stations. Additionally, they can share their wish lists with Santa Claus, who will be available from 8 a.m. until noon. As is tradition of the annual Christmas Eve Breakfast, breakfast buffet prices are discounted and will be $5.99 for an adult buffet with a hot beverage, $2.99 for each additional drink plus tax; and $3.99 for children including a drink. No additional discounts will be given.

The all-you-care-to-enjoy Southern breakfast buffet will offer the traditional fare: sausage links, fried bologna, country ham, eggs, and fruit. In previous years, the buffet served 840 pounds of eggs, 2,432 sausage patties, 700 pounds of country ham, and 2,880 biscuits. In 2012, the Christmas Eve buffet was named the Special Event of the Year by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association (now called Hospitality Tennessee).

The annual Christmas Eve Breakfast was started as a gift to the community in the 1980s by the late T. Clark Shaw, who was a second-generation owner of The Old Country Store. Through the years, the entire Shaw family and Old Country Store team have played a role in making the event a success. Third-generation owner Brooks Shaw said it is an honor to host the annual event.

“I’m proud to continue the tradition of our annual Christmas Eve Breakfast,” Shaw said. “It has become a cherished tradition for local families and guests alike. The day brings everyone together for fellowship and holiday fun. It’s our way of spreading joy and warmth during this special season.”

Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store is a multi-faceted destination. Located at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson, Tennessee, it encompasses the restaurant, Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Miss Juanita’s Gift Shop, and the Dixie Café Takeout or Dine-In. The establishment is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025. For more information, visit instagram.com/caseyjonesvillage, facebook.com/oldcountrystore, caseyjones.com or call 731-668-1223.