
We are proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Warren County’s Finest, voted on and decided by you – the people of Warren County. With over 15,000 voters casting votes in over 150+ categories, we are thankful for all the people who took part in deciding who is the Finest in Warren County.
Accounting & Finance
Finest Accountant
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Accountant were: Cora Rains, David Bratcher, Jared Underhill, Wayne Cantrell, and Kellie Rowland. And the winner is Jared Underhill, collecting 24.8% of the votes
Finest Bank
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Bank were: Security Federal Savings Bank, First National Bank of Middle Tennessee, Homeland Community Bank, U.S. Bank, and Citizens Tri-County Bank. And the winner is Security Federal Savings Bank, earning 46.4% of the votes
Finest Bank Teller
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Bank Teller were: Gina Crouch, Becca Breedlove, Canance Ford, Juan Pablo Garcia, and Penny Lee. And the winner is Gina Crouch, with 34.0% of the votes
Finest Investment Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Investment Company were: Knowles Private Wealth, Pure Wealth Partners, DMK Advisor Group, Security Federal Savings Bank, and McCay Wealth Advisory. And the winner is Knowles Private Wealth, with 42.6% of the votes.
Finest Insurance Agent
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Insurance Agent were: Billy Holland, Adam Wood, Justin Lanier, Jay Bragg, and Kevin Rhoton. And the winner is Adam Wood with Farm Bureau, garnering 40.7% of the votes.
Finest Insurance
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Insurance were: Douglas & Lanier Agency, Farm Bureau, StateFarm, Hoover and Son Insurance, and Gipson Insurance Agency. And the winner is Farm Bureau, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 53.5% of the votes
Finest Loan Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Loan Company were: Security Federal Savings Bank, First National Bank of Middle Tennessee, Tennessee Credit, New Haven Mortgage, and Coffee County Bank & Trust. And the winner is Security Federal Savings Bank, garnering over 1,000 votes and finishing with 60.3% of the votes
Administrative & Office Services
Finest Bookkeeper
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Bookkeeper were: Jenny Nafrada, McBride Bookkeeping & Tax Prep, Tricia Robinson, Kristie Judkins, and Kellie Rowland. And the winner is Centertown Elementary School’s very own Tricia Robinson, with 34.3% of the votes.
Finest Administrative Assistant
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Administrative Assistant were: Emily Woodlee, Michelle Stubblefield, Haile Love, Gina Harding, and Sherri McGinnes. And the winner is Haile Love, with 38.1% of the votes.
Finest Printing Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Printing Company were: Custom Vinyl Signs & Shirts, Teacher’s Center, Moore’s Office Supply, Warren County Apparel Graphic Design, Inc, and The Crouch House. And the winner is The Crouch House, with 33.1% of the votes
Finest Classified School Employee
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Classified School Employee were: Salem Fulton, Hannah Lewis, Lisa Graham, Michelle Cathcart, and Paula Prater. And the winner is Paula Prater, with 34.6% of the votes
Finest Computer Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Computer Company were: Brent’s Computer Center, Michelle Cathcart, and Network Solutions. And the winner is Brent’s Computer Center, with 75.8% of the votes
Finest Public Utility
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Public Utility were: Ben Lomand Connect, Warren County Utility District, Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, McMinnville Electric System, and City of McMinnville Public Works. And the winner is Ben Lomand Connect, with 50.0% of the votes
Automotive & Transportation
Finest Auto Parts
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Auto Parts were: O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA Auto Parts of McMinnville, AutoZone, Kuzin Red’s Custom Auto Parts, and Gateway Tire & Service Center. And the winner is O’Reilly Auto Parts, with 50.4% of the votes
Finest Body Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Body Shop were: Lee’s Collision Center, Mount Leo Body Shop, Lester’s Body Shop, Custom Collision, and Haston’s Collision. And the winner is Lee’s Collision Center, with 41.3% of the votes
Finest Brake Service
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Brake Service were: Praters Auto Repair, Monkey Wrench Garage, Gateway Tire and Service Center, The Tire Mart, and Turner’s Automotive. And the winner is Gateway Tire and Service Center, with 44.6% of the votes
Finest Car Salesperson
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Car Salesperson were: Leo Castañeda, Michael Thrower, Donna Turner, Sherry Wilcher, and Justin Maddox. And the winner is Michael Thrower, with 27.1% of the votes
Finest Car Wash
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Car Wash were: Wash N’ Roll, Splash N’ Go, Reflective Car Care/Driven by Detail, Super Shine Clean Up Shop, and Driven By Detail. And the winner is Wash N’ Roll, with 35.5% of the votes
Finest Gas Station
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Gas Station were: Eastside Market, Kroger Gas Station, M&M Sparta Street Smoke, Shell, and Korner Market. And the winner is Kroger Gas Station, with 48.0% of the votes
Finest Mechanic
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Mechanic were: Mickey Prater, Monkey Wrench Garage, Tyler Brady, Mark Buss, and Cameron Neal. And the winner is Mickey Prater, with 32.7% of the vote - Note: Won by just 30 votes - another close finish.)
Finest New Vehicles
The finalists for the Warren County's finest New Vehicles were: Reddick Brown Ford, Champion Chevrolet, and John Roberts Toyota. And the winner is Champion Chevrolet, with 64.3% of the votes
Finest Used Vehicles
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Used Vehicles were: Auto World, Turner’s Automotive, Tim’s Motors, Reddick Brown Ford, and John Roberts Toyota. And the winner is Tim’s Motors, with 39.1% of the votes
Finest Oil Changes
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Oil Changes were: Gateway Tire and Service Center, Praters Auto Repair, Hullet’s Tire, Lube & Towing, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and Walmart Auto Care Center. And the winner is Gateway Tire and Service Center, with 39.5% of the votes
Finest Trucking Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Trucking Company were: Womack Transportation, Sullens Transport LLC, R3 Logistics, Greer Transportation Service, and Parsley Trucking. And the winner is Sullens Transport LLC, with 34.1% of the votes (Won by just 21 votes — extremely close.)
Finest Wrecker Service
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Wrecker Service were: Jeff’s Towing & Truck Repair, Norrod Garage Inc, Hobbs Towing Recovery & Collision, Hullet’s Tire, Lube & Towing, and Lassiter’s Towing. And the winner is Jeff’s Towing & Truck Repair, with 44.5% of the votes
Business & Commercial Services
Finest Alarm Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Alarm Company were: Ben Lomand Connect, Security Equipment Company Inc., and The Lock Shop. And the winner is Ben Lomand Connect, with 65.5% of the votes
Finest Auctioneer
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Auctioneer were: Donald Hillis, David Simpson, Dylan Blair, and Philip Prater. And the winner is Donald Hillis, with 31.0% of the votes — a close finish, decided by fewer than 40 votes.
Finest Embroidery Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest embroidery shop were: Custom Vinyl Signs and Shirts, Peggy Sue’s, Warren County Apparel and Sew Sweet Embroidery. And the winner is Custom Vinyl Signs and Shirts with 30.1 percent of the votes, winning by just 16 votes.
Finest Equipment Repair
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Equipment Repair were: Darrin DeLong, Kerry King, Sullens Transport LLC, H&R Agri-Power Farm & Turf, and TriGreen Equipment. And the winner is Sullens Transport LLC, with 28.8% of the votes
Finest Pest Control
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pest Control were: A & K Termite & Pest Control Inc., Danns Termite & Pest Control Inc., Sherrill Pest Control, Taylor’s Termite & Pest Control, and Insecto Exterminators. And the winner is A & K Termite & Pest Control Inc., with 48.6% of the votes
Finest Rental Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Rental Company were: T & Z Rental & Removal, MTR Equipment Rental and Sales, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and McMinnville Housing Authority. And the winner is T & Z Rental & Removal, with 36.4% of the votes
Finest Roofing Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Roofing Company were: Cripps Roofing Inc, Porter Roofing, Juan’s Roofing, and Hillis Roofing. And the winner is Cripps Roofing Inc, with 57.8% of the votes
Finest Septic Service
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Septic Service were: Center Hill Plumbing & Septic, Montgomery’s Septic Service, Cantrell’s Septic, Hankal’s Plumbing & Appliances, and TEH Construction LLC. And the winner is Cantrell’s Septic, with 24.6% of the votes (Note: Won by just 36 votes — a narrow margin.)
Finest Storage Facility
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Storage Facility were: McMinnville Moving & Storage, Redmon’s Carpet & Mini Storage, AKB Self Storage, Tri-State Development & Construction Company, and Academy Moving & Storage. And the winner is McMinnville Moving & Storage, with 37.9% of the votes
Finest Tattoo Shop
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Tattoo Shop were: Iron Tusk Tattoos, Athena Art Company and House of Ink Tattoo. And the Winner is Iron Tusk Tattoos and Piercings with 62.3% of the votes.
Finest Vinyl Siding
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Vinyl Siding were: Chad Ballard, Jeff Morris, Pioneer Building Supply, and Tree City Metal. And the winner is Pioneer Building Supply, with 44.8% of the votes
Finest Window Replacement
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Window Replacement were: Window Depot & Bath, Martin Glenn Glass, LLC, and Ware and Tear Windows, Doors and More. And the winner is Martin Glenn Glass, LLC, with 59.6% of the votes
Construction & Home Services
Finest Building Supplies
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Building Supplies were: Supreme Building Products, Pioneer Building Supply, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, and Redmon’s Carpet & Mini Storage. And the winner is Pioneer Building Supply, with 43.1% of the votes
Finest Carpet Cleaning
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Carpet Cleaning were: Parkhurst Floor Care, All Clean Carpet & Title Cleaning, and Mac’s Carpet Care. And the winner is All Clean Carpet & Title Cleaning, with 51.2% of the votes (Note: Won by fewer than 70 votes — a tight race.)
Finest Cleaning Service
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Cleaning Service were: T & Z Rental & Removal, The Clean Machine, All Clean Carpet & Title Cleaning, Rains Rapid Spray, and Parkhurst Floor Care. And the winner is The Clean Machine, with 30.0% of the votes
Finest Electrician
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Electrician were: David Neal, Snider’s Plumbing and Electric Plus HVAC, Greg Bowdoin, Brandon Goad, and James’ Electric. And the winner is Snider’s Plumbing and Electric Plus HVAC, with 46.2% of the votes
Finest Farm Equipment
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Farm Equipment were: H&R Agri-Power Farm & Turf, Rigsby Farm Equipment, TriGreen Equipment, and Biles Farms & Excavation. And the winner is TriGreen Equipment, with 32.5% of the votes (Note: Won by just 42 votes — very close.)
Finest Heating & Air
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Heating & Air were: Black’s Heat & Air LLC, Prince Heating & Air Conditioning, O.K. Heating & Air, Hometown Heating & Air, and Bottoms Heating & Air - Plumbing & Electric. And the winner is Black’s Heat & Air LLC, with 28.1% of the votes
Finest Home Builder
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Home Builder were: Ryan Lorance Custom Homes, Travis M. Hale Homes & Construction, LLC, Chase Basham Construction, Home Pro Construction, and Blueprints Quality Homes. And the winner is Ryan Lorance Custom Homes, with 49.9% of the votes
Finest Home Inspection
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Home Inspection were: American Residential Home Inspections, 3 Arrows Property Inspection, and Hercules Home Inspections. And the winner is American Residential Home Inspections, with 66.5% of the votes
Finest Lawn Care
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Lawn Care were: Highly Favored Lawn Care and Stump Grinding, North Warren Lawn Care, T & Z Rental & Removal, McMinnville Lawn & Garden LLC, and Alamilla Brother Lawn Care. And the winner is Highly Favored Lawn Care and Stump Grinding, with 37.0% of the votes
Finest Lawn & Garden Center
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Lawn & Garden Center were: McMinnville Lawn & Garden LLC, Lowe’s, H&R Agri-Power Farm & Turf, McCorkle Landscaping Services, and Tractor Supply Company. And the winner is McMinnville Lawn & Garden LLC, with 39.8% of the votes
Finest Nursery (Trees)
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Nursery (Trees) were: Triple B Nursery, Love Farms & Nursery, and Daylily Nursery. And the winner is Triple B Nursery, with 43.1% of the votes (Note: Won by just 108 votes — closer than the percentages suggest.)
Finest Plumber
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Plumber were: Center Hill Plumbing & Septic, Snider’s Plumbing and Electric Plus HVAC, and Roto-Rooter. And the winner is Snider’s Plumbing and Electric Plus HVAC, with 50.7% of the votes
Finest Pool ShopThe finalists for the Warren County's finest Pool Shop were: Volunteer Pools & Service and Princess Pools. And the winner is Volunteer Pools & Service, with 66.9% of the votes
Finest Garage Door Dealer
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Garage Door Dealer were: Dakota Doors Sales and Duck River Garage Door Repair. And the winner is Dakota Doors Sales, with 82.1% of the votes
Finest Self-Service Laundry
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Self-Service Laundry were: Cleaners Express, Spin City Laundry, and Hixson Hometown Laundromats. And the winner is Cleaners Express, with 57.3% of the votes
Education & Schools
Finest Christian Academy
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Christian Academy were: F.C. Boyd Christian School, Covenant Academy, and The Mustard Seed Nursery. And the winner is F.C. Boyd Christian School, with 41.7% of the votes
Finest College of Applied Technology Teacher
The finalists for the Warren County's finest College of Applied Technology Teacher were: Randy England, Duane Dishman, Jamie Rojas, Anita Moore, and Brian Spencer. And the winner is Randy England, with 44.5% of the votes
Finest College/Vocational School
The finalists for the Warren County's finest College/Vocational School were: TCAT McMinnville and Motlow State Community College. And the winner is TCAT McMinnville, with 60.9% of the votes
Finest Counselor
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Counselor were: Samantha Mingle, Tasia Handy, Dana Grissom, Rebecca Carter, and Marisa Young. And the winner is Dana Grissom, with 29.1% of the votes (Note: She edged out second place by fewer than 50 votes.)
Finest Daycare
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Daycare were: Smarty Pants Daycare, Covenant Academy Preschool, Mustard Seed Nursery Daycare, Tutor Bug Preschool, and The Learning House. And the winner is Mustard Seed Nursery Daycare, with 29.8% of the votes (Note: Won by just 13 votes — extremely close.)
Finest Daycare Teacher
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Daycare Teacher were: Elise Edwards, Lexi Cope, Bridget O’Neil, Kristi Cantrell, and Leanne Richardson. And the winner is Leanne Richardson, with 36.8% of the votes
Finest Elementary School Teacher
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Elementary School Teacher were: Caroline Scott, Lexi Turner, April Farless, Haley Nelson, and Kayla Morton Wilson. And the winner is Haley Nelson, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 35.2% of the votes
Finest High School Teacher
The finalists for the Warren County's finest High School Teacher were: Whitney Dyer, Monty Childers, Lucretia Brown, Holly Palombo, and Isabella Johnson. And the winner is Monty Childers, garnering over 1,000 votes and finishing with 36.0% of the votes
Finest Middle School Teacher
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Middle School Teacher were: Jeff Watson, Kelah Guthrie, Jacqueline Rubley, Alesha Pegg, and Ginger Sinks. And the winner is Jeff Watson, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 38.4% of the votes
Finest Motlow Professor
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Motlow Professor were: Dayron Deaton Owens, Dr. Lori Riley, Misty Griffith, Christy Gilispie, and Kenny Moffitt. And the winner is Dayron Deaton Owens, with 26.8% of the votes (Note: Won by just 25 votes over Dr. Lori Riley.)
Finest Principal
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Principal were: Rachael Graves, Rex Crabtree, Hailey Wood, Chris Hobbs, and Pam Cowan. And the winner is Rex Crabtree, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 36.8% of the votes
Finest Vice Principal
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Vice Principal were: Tina Mullins, Tenara Martin, Leigh Hillis, Dr. Lori Riley, and Jacob Dunn. And the winner is Jacob Dunn, finishing with 29.7% of the votes in a category that had over 2,000 votes alone.
Entertainment & Leisure
Finest Event Venue
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Event Venue were: Park Theater, Warren County A & L Fair, The Loving, The Monroe on 415th, and Heritage Event Center. And the winner is Park Theater, with 53.8% of the votes
Finest Local Tourist Attraction
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Local Tourist Attraction were: Cumberland Caverns, Rock Island State Park, Park Theater, Smooth Rapids, and Warren County A & L Fair. And the winner is Rock Island State Park, with 44.4% of the votes
Finest Movie Theater
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Movie Theater were: Three Star Cinema, Cumberland Caverns, and Park Theater. And the winner is Three Star Cinema, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 79.8% of the votes
Finest Museum
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Museum were: Black History Museum, The Black House, The Heritage Center and Museum, and Southern Museum & Galleries. And the winner is The Black House, with 44.0% of the votes (Note: Won by fewer than 60 votes — a close finish.)
Finest Place to Hear Music
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Place to Hear Music were: Mud Bums, Cumberland Caverns, Main Street Live, Park Theater, and Warren County A & L Fair. And the winner is Main Street Live, with 37.2% of the votes(Note: Won by just 53 votes over Park Theater — another tight race.)
Finest Local Band
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Local Band were: August Lows Band, The Porch Jackers, T.C. Bryant Band, The Assisted Living Band, and The Joe Harvey Band. And the winner is T.C. Bryant Band, with 41.0% of the votes
Food & Beverage
Finest Barbecue
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Barbecue were: Willy B’s Smokehouse, Hickory Creek Barbecue, Collins River BBQ & Café, Newt’s BBQ, and Prater’s BBQ. And the winner is Prater’s BBQ, with 35.8% of the votes
Finest Biscuits
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Biscuits were: Hardee’s, Tammy’s, Cumberland Biscuit Company, Eastside Market, and Tammy’s Market. And the winner is Hardee’s, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 51.9% of the votes
Finest Breakfast
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Breakfast were: Cumberland Biscuit Company, Tammy’s, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, and Foutch’s. And the winner is Cumberland Biscuit Company, with 33.6% of the votes
Finest Burrito
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Burrito were: Nelo’s Mexican Restaurant, Ricas Tortas Hana, La Cazona, and Las Trojas Cantina. And the winner is Nelo’s Mexican Restaurant, with 32.5% of the votes
Finest Catering
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Catering were: Prater’s BBQ, C & C Catering, Keepsake Catering/Janice Kennamer, Collins River BBQ & Café, and Helen’s on the Green. And the winner is Prater’s BBQ, with 36.0% of the votes
Finest Chinese Food
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Chinese Food were: Saki, Temaki Sushi & Bar, Foutch’s, China Wok, and Ming’s. And the winner is China Wok, with 40.5% of the votes
Finest Chocolate Chip Cookie
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Chocolate Chip Cookie were: Cookies By Brax, Oh Sugar!, The Vanilla Bean Baking Co., Subway, and Kimmi’s Tea Room. And the winner is Cookies By Brax, with 39.9% of the votes
Finest Coffee
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Coffee were: Coffee Cat, The Vanilla Bean Baking Co., Scooter’s Coffee, The Café at Tree City, and R Coffee Drive Thru. And the winner is Coffee Cat, with 33.2% of the votes
Finest Deli Sandwich
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Deli Sandwich were: Butcher on Main, Topz, Rock Cliff Market, Four Corner Market, and Subway. And the winner is Butcher on Main, with 27.0% of the votes as three finalists all got over 500 votes and were separated by just 34 total votes.
Finest Desserts
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Desserts were: Oh, Sugar!, The Vanilla Bean Baking Co., Two Sisters Market, Gondola Restaurant, and Cookies by Brax. And the winner is Oh, Sugar!, with 41.7% of the votes
Finest Fish/Seafood
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Fish/Seafood were: Captain D’s, Helen on the Green, Renea’s Kitchen, Begonias, and Collins River BBQ & Café. And the winner is Helen on the Green, with 47.1% of the votes
Finest Food Truck
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Food Truck were: Helen on the Green, Willy B’s, Tako Habachi Sushi, Nelo’s Express, and Shooter’s Express. And the winner is Helen on the Green, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 55.0% of the votes
Finest Fried Chicken
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Fried Chicken were: Chicken Chef, Prater’s BBQ, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kroger Deli, and Mud Bums. And the winner is Chicken Chef, with 55.7% of the votes (Note: Just missed 1,000 votes — 985 total.)
Finest Hamburgers
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Hamburgers were: Tammy’s Market, Smooth Rapids, Mud Bums, Crisp Springs Market, and Depot Bottom. And the winner is Tammy’s Market, with 42.5% of the votes
Finest Home Cooking
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Home Cooking were: Foutch’s Family Restaurant, Medley’s Diner, Renea’s Kitchen, Depot Bottom, and Tammy’s Market. And the winner is Foutch’s Family Restaurant, with 29.2% of the votes
Finest Hot Dogs
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Hot Dogs were: Hot Dog Man, Sonic, Willy B’s, Pupuseria Salvadorena, and Pioneer Lanes. And the winner is Hot Dog Man, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 70.1% of the votes
Finest Ice Cream
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Ice Cream were: Dairy Queen, Oh, Sugar!, 4 Corners Bulk Food & Deli, La Real Michoacana Ice Cream Shop, and Sonic. And the winner is Dairy Queen, with 33.4% of the votes
Finest Ice Cream Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Ice Cream Shop were: La Real Michoacana Ice Cream Shop, Topz, Oh, Sugar!, Dairy Queen, and Rock Island Trolley. And the winner is Rock Island Trolley, with 35.5% of the votes
Finest Mexican Food
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Mexican Food were: Ricas Tortas Hana, Fiesta Ranchera, Nelo’s Express, La Cazona, and Las Trojas Cantina. And the winner is Las Trojas Cantina, with 22.3% of the votes (Note: Won by just 2 votes — the closest race in the entire WC’s Finest competition!)
Finest Milk Shake
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Milk Shake were: Sonic, Oh, Sugar!, Dairy Queen, Viola Pizza Company, and Rock Island Trolley. And the winner is Rock Island Trolley, with 36.5% of the votes
Finest Nachos
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Nachos were: Collins River BBQ & Café, Nelo’s Mexican Restaurant, Willy B’s Smokehouse, Ricas Tortas Hana, and La Cazona. And the winner is Collins River BBQ & Café, with 42.3% of the votes
Finest Pizza
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pizza were: Begonias, Viola Pizza Company, Domino’s, Rafael’s, and Pizza Hut. And the winner is Begonias, with 34.9% of the votes
Finest Plate Lunch
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Plate Lunch were: Foutch’s Family Restaurant, Medley’s Diner, Depot Bottom, Willy B’s, and Mud Bums. And the winner is Foutch’s Family Restaurant, with 34.5% of the votes
Finest Restaurant (Fast, Friendly Service)
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Restaurant (Fast, Friendly Service) were: Gondola Restaurant, Helen on the Green, Begonias, Smooth Rapids, and Renea’s Kitchen. And the winner is Helen on the Green, with 35.5% of the votes
Finest Sandwiches
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Sandwiches were: Topz, Butcher on Main, Rock Cliff Market, Willy B’s Smokehouse, and Begonias. And the winner is Rock Cliff Market, with 38.0% of the votes
Finest Steaks
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Steaks were: The Local on Morford, Helen on the Green, Gondola Restaurant, Begonias, and J’s Restaurant. And the winner is Helen on the Green, with 44.2% of the votes
Finest Tacos
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Tacos were: Ricas Tortas Hana, Nelo’s Mexican Restaurant, La Cazona, Las Trojas Cantina, and Flor De Mayo. And the winner is Ricas Tortas Hana, with 26.7% of the votes
Finest Tea
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Tea were: Captain D’s, Kimmi’s Tea Room, Gondola Restaurant, Helen on the Green, and Prater’s BBQ. And the winner is Captain D’s, with 50.7% of the votes
Finest Wings
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Wings were: Mud Bums, Prater’s BBQ, Shooter’s Express, Collins River BBQ & Café, and Smooth Rapids. And the winner is Mud Bums, with 30.0% of the votes (Note: Won by just 3 votes over Prater’s BBQ — incredibly close.)
Health & Medical
Finest Chiropractor
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Chiropractor were: Dr. Paul Toney, Dr. Jeff McKinley, Dr. Leland Northcutt, Dr. Ricky Hurst, and Dr. Trea Miller. And the winner is Dr. Trea Miller, with 46.9% of the votes
Finest Dental Hygienist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Dental Hygienist were: Ashlen Ball (Redmon), Allyson Whiteaker, Kimberly Stuart and Joan Womack Dobson. And the winner is Allyson Whiteaker, with 30.7% of the votes
Finest Dentist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Dentist were: Dr. John and Megan Taylor, Dr. Todd Noblin, Dr. Michael Netherton, Dr. Charlie & Lindsay Manning, and Dr. Magi Sargious. And the winner is Dr. Todd Noblin, with 33.7% of the votes
Finest Doctor
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Doctor were: Dr. Bryan Chastain, Dr. Jimmie Woodlee, Dr. Sarah Long, Dr. Cory Ball, and Dr. Michael Todd Stewart. And the winner is Dr. Bryan Chastain, with 40.1% of the votes
Finest Fitness Facility
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Fitness Facility were: USA Gym, The Bike Barre, Planet Fitness, Milner Recreation Center, and Highland Rim Complete Fitness. And the winner is The Bike Barre, with 37.3% of the votes
Finest Hearing Service
The winner for the Warren County's finest Hearing Service was Audiology & Hearing Center.
Finest Home Healthcare
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Home Healthcare were: HomeFirst Home Healthcare, Adoration Home Health, NHC, Gentevia, and Allpro McMinnville. And the winner is Adoration Home Health, with 39.0% of the votes
Finest Hospice
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Hospice were: Gentevia, Adoration Home Health, Amedisys McMinnville, Caring Hearts United, and Caris Healthcare. And the winner is Gentevia, with 51.9% of the votes
Finest Massage Therapist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Massage Therapist were: Melanie Ross, Autumn Wanamaker, Mary Wolford, Heather Basham, and April Watson. And the winner is Autumn Wanamaker, with 47.1% of the votes
Finest Nurse
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Nurse were: Ashley Bess, Keysha McGee, Amber Young, Nacey Tate, and M’Liss Miller. And the winner is Ashley Bess, with 27.9% of the votes
Finest Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant were: Sara Long, Candie Dyer, Lacey Jones, Tiffany Jones Gannon, and Tinera Hutchins Conry. And the winner is Lacey Jones, with 32.3% of the votes
Finest Nursing Home
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Nursing Home were: NHC, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation, Riverview Terrace, Webb House Retirement Center, and Raintree Manor. And the winner is NHC, with 47.2% of the votes
Finest Optometrist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Optometrist were: Dr. Terry Connor, Dr. L. DeRosa Stephens, Dr. Stanley Martin, Dr. Katie Smith, and Dr. Tara Elam. And the winner is Dr. Terry Connor, with 39.2% of the votes
Finest OrthodontistThe winner for the Warren County's finest Orthodontist was Smile Doctors.
Finest Orthopedics
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Orthopedics were: Dr. Jeff Peterson, Tyler Gilley, Hailey Taylor, and TOA. And the winner is Dr. Jeff Peterson, with 29.1% of the votes(Note: Won by just 11 votes over TOA — razor-thin finish.)
Finest Paramedic
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Paramedic were: Joe Clark, Christie and Curtis Triplett, Amber Hill Clark, Marie Ann Turnip, and Daniel Scruggs. And the winner is Joe Clark, with 31.5% of the votes (Note: Won by fewer than 60 votes — a tight race.)
Finest Pharmacist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pharmacist were: Emily Graves, Donna Carr, Bill Davis, Russell Crouch, and Hina Patel. And the winner is Emily Graves, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 55.4% of the votes
Finest Pharmacy Technician
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pharmacy Technician were: Christy Partain, Jessica Hitchcock, Samantha Petit, Brittni Redmon, and Madison Duke. And the winner is Christy Partain, with 53.8% of the votes
Finest Pharmacy/Drugs
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pharmacy/Drugs were: Graves Family Pharmacy, McMinnville Drug Center, Stacy’s Pharmacy, Kroger, and Walgreens. And the winner is Graves Family Pharmacy, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 76.6% of the votes
Finest Physical Therapy Service
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Physical Therapy Service were: McMinnville Physical Therapy, Benchmark Physical Therapy, HomeFirst Home Healthcare, STAR, and Adoration Home Health. And the winner is McMinnville Physical Therapy, with 55.3% of the votes
Finest Senior Living
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Senior Living were: Webb House Retirement Center, Fannie Bs, NHC, Riverview Terrace, and McMinnville Boarding Home. And the winner is McMinnville Boarding Home, with 39.6% of the votes
Finest Skin Care Specialist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Skin Care Specialist were: Ashley Barnes, Cydney Langford, Cheryl Jones, Deanna Magar, and Lauren Cathey. And the winner is Lauren Cathey, with 47.6% of the votes

Finest Pharmacy, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.
Graves Family Pharmacy has long been known for its friendly faces, dependable service and commitment to the community. That reputation was celebrated in a big way during the inaugural Warren County’s Finest awards presented by the Main Street Journal, as the West Main Street pharmacy walked away with three major honors.
Retail & Shopping
Finest Antiques
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Antiques were: McMinnville Antiques & More, Hope Chest Thrift, Old Oak Mercantile and The Vintage Market. And the winner is McMinnville Antiques and more.
Finest Appliances
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Appliance Dealer were: Lowe’s, Burch Supply Company, Barr’s Furniture, Domost Applainces and Walmart. And the winner is Lowe’s with 66 percent of the votes.
Finest Boutique
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Boutique were: Lemon, Little Posie Boutique, Hometown Children’s + Women’s Boutique, Southern Roots Boutique, and Red Door Boutique. And the winner is Lemon, collecting 39.1% of the votes
Finest Bridal Shop/Wedding/Prom Attire
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Bridal Shop/Wedding/Prom Attire were: Hope Chest Thrift and Southern Traditions. And the winner is Southern Traditions, collecting 72.9% of the votes
Finest Candle ShopThe finalists for the Warren County's finest Candle Shop were: Southern Roots Boutique, Three Sisters Candle Co., Bath & Body Works, All-O-K’Sions Flowers & Gifts, and Asher’s Feather Farm Candles. And the winner is Bath & Body Works, collecting 23.3% of the votes (won by 19 votes)
Finest CBD Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest CBD Shop were: LLeaf, Hempnotic, and Star Vape Shop. And the winner is LLeaf, collecting 73.9% of the votes
Finest Children’s Wear
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Children’s Wear were: Hometown Children’s + Women’s Boutique, Little Posie Boutique, Southern Roots Boutique, Red Door Boutique, and Sisters. And the winner is Little Posie Boutique, collecting 32.6% of the votes
Finest Floor Coverings
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Floor Coverings were: Roland Renovations, Redmon’s Carpet, Ole South Flooring, L & M Floors, and Lowe’s. And the winner is Redmon’s Carpet, collecting 42.1% of the votes
Finest Florist
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Florist were: Tree City Flowers and Gifts, McMinnville Florist, Always in Bloom, and All-O-K’Sions Flowers & Gifts. And the winner is All-O-K’Sions Flowers & Gifts, collecting 61.9% of the votes
Finest Furniture
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Furniture were: Barr’s Furniture, Exchange Furniture, Royal Furniture, Dock 75, and Mattress Plus. And the winner is Barr’s Furniture, collecting 48.3% of the votes
Finest Gift Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Gift Shop were: Southern Traditions, Walker Gardens Gift-Shop, The Hitch, All-O-K’Sions Flowers & Gifts, and Always in Bloom. And the winner is The Hitch, collecting 27.3% of the votes (won by 5 votes)
Finest Grocery Store
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Grocery Store were: United Grocery Outlet, Walmart, Teitgens Super Rama Foods, Warehouse Discount Groceries, and Kroger. And the winner is Kroger, collecting 37.6% of the votes
Finest Hardware
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Hardware were: DS Farm Supply, Lowe’s, Pioneer Building Supply, Morrison Hardware, and Ace Hardware. And the winner is Pioneer Building Supply, collecting 25.7% of the votes (won by 15 votes)
Finest Jewelry
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Jewelry were: United Diamond Brokers, National Diamond Company, Diamond Classic, and Diamond Jewelry Company. And the winner is Diamond Classic, collecting 42.6% of the votes
Finest Liquor Store
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Liquor Store were: McMinnville Liquors, Kroger, Hina’s Liquor & Wine, Tree City Liquor, and Somewhere Liquor. And the winner is Tree City Liquor, collecting 39.6% of the votes (won by 9 votes)
Finest Men’s Wear
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Men’s Wear were: Tractor Supply Co., Factory Connection, and The Hitch. And the winner is The Hitch, collecting 67.0% of the votes
Finest Metal Buildings & Carports
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Metal Buildings & Carports were: Watson Barn Rentals, Mountain Barn Builders, Supreme Building Products, U.S. Barn Builders, and Valley Barn Builders. And the winner is Watson Barn Rentals, collecting 31.5% of the votes
Finest Mobile Home Dealer
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Mobile Home Dealer were: Meadows Homes and Clayton Homes. And the winner is Meadows Homes, collecting 68.9% of the votes
Finest Office Supplies
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Office Supplies were: Teacher Center and Moore’s Office Supply. And the winner is Teacher Center, collecting 59.7% of the votes
Finest Outdoor Equipment
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Outdoor Equipment were: The Hitch, Lowe’s, McMinnville Lawn and Garden, H&R Agri-Power Farm & Turf, and Jackson Kayak. And the winner is The Hitch, collecting 29.2% of the votes
Finest Paint & Supplies
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Paint & Supplies were: Supreme Builders, Sherwin-Williams, Lowe’s, Pioneer Building Supply, and O’Reilly’s. And the winner is Sherwin-Williams, collecting 47.1% of the votes
Finest Party Supplies
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Party Supplies were: Eleanor’s Milestones, Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Party Novelty Store. And the winner is Party Novelty Store, collecting 44.2% of the votes
Finest Pawn Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pawn Shop were: Cash 4 U Pawn Shop and KK’s Loans Music & Jewelry. And the winner is KK’s Loans Music & Jewelry, collecting 65.9% of the votes
Finest Pet Supplies
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Pet Supplies were: Dragon Smart, Tractor Supply Co., Walmart, and Crooked Stick Feeds. And the winner is Dragon Smart, collecting 46.1% of the votes
Finest Tires
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Tires were: D.C. Tires, Hullett’s Tire, Lube & Towing, Meeks Tire Co., Gateway Tire and Service Center, and The Tire Mart. And the winner is Gateway Tire and Service Center, collecting 42.1% of the votes
Finest Vape Shop
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Vape Shop were: Queen Vape Shop, King of Vapor, and Gateway Tobacco & Vape. And the winner is Queen Vape Shop, collecting 46.4% of the votes (won by 8 votes)
Finest Women’s Wear
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Women’s Wear were: Lemon, Little Posie Boutique, Hometown Children’s Boutique + Women’s, Factory Connection, and Southern Roots Boutique. And the winner is Lemon, collecting 43.6% of the votes
Personal Care & Beauty
Finest Barber
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Barber were: Christy Ross, Leah Dyer, Lori Jernigan, Kings Den, and Malachi Rippy. And the winner is Leah Dyer, collecting 37.5% of the votes
Finest Beautician
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Beautician were: Ryan Simpson, Leah Dyer, Amber Keenan, Vanessa Dyer, and Brooke Totherow. And the winner is Leah Dyer, collecting 30.9% of the votes
Finest Hair Salon
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Hair Salon were: Beauty and The Beard salon, Vanessa’s Place Salon, King’s Den Hair Design, Brooke Totherow at Salon Suites, and Ross & Company. And the winner is Vanessa’s Place Salon, collecting 38.3% of the votes
Finest Nail Salon
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Nail Salon were: Starry Night Nail Salon, Beauty & The Beard, Nails Time, Head to Toe Salon, and The Hive 931. And the winner is Starry Night Nail Salon, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 53.4% of the votes
Finest Esthetician
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Esthetician were: Abby Howell, Whitley Erin O’Shea, Cydney Langford, Kaylee Campbell, and Ashley Barnes. And the winner is Whitley Erin O’Shea, collecting 35.5% of the votes
Finest Dermatologist
The winner of the Warren County's finest Dermatologist was Pinnacle Dermatology.
Finest Tanning Salon
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Tanning Salon were: Sun Tan City, Planet Fitness, Beauty and The Beard, Solar Rayz, and Whitley Erin O’Shea. And the winner is Whitley Erin O’Shea, collecting 33.4% of the votes
Professional Services
Finest Appraiser
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Appraiser were: Tommy Foster, David Simpson, Adrian Hale, Beth Underhill, and Craig Brady. And the winner is Tommy Foster, collecting 32.3% of the votes
Finest Lawyer
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Lawyer were: Amanda J. Gentry, Robert Newman, Michael Gallagher, Brandon Steg, and Tami Ross. And the winner is Brandon Steg, collecting 28.1% of the votes
Finest Real Estate Agent
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Real Estate Agent were: Jonathan Jones, Regina Woodlee, Debbie Fisher, Glenda Taylor, and Crystal Ann King. And the winner is Regina Woodlee, collecting 33.3% of the votes
Finest Photographer
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Photographer were: Shelby Durham Photography, Jaclyn Davis Photography, Brent Carden, Painted Barn Media, and Kenzie Miller Photography. And the winner is Shelby Durham Photography, collecting 39.8% of the votes
Finest Real Estate Company
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Real Estate Company were: Tree City Realty, Foster & Foster Realty & Auction Co., Highlands Elite Real Estate, JONES & CO. Real Estate, and Kirby Real Estate. And the winner is Tree City Realty, collecting 46.6% of the votes
Finest Funeral Home
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Funeral Home were: McMinnville Funeral Home and High Funeral Home. And the winner is High Funeral Home, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 66.3% of the votes
Finest Travel Agency
The finalists for the Warren County's finest Travel Agency were: Fairytale Journeys, Serenity Travel Ventures, Academy Travel, Keys to Dream Travel, and Wanderlust Boutique Travel Co. And the winner is Fairytale Journeys, collecting 40.3% of the votes.
Public Safety & Services
Warren County’s Finest Bail Bonding Company
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Bail Bonding Company were: Freebird Bail Bonds; 1st Choice Bail Bonds; Donna’s Bail Bonding and Rob Wolford Bail Bonds. And the winner is Freebird Bail Bonds, collecting 37.8% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Firefighter
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Firefighter were: Robert (Ber) Bess; Will Rose; Joel McGlothen; Slayden Rogers and Clint Walker. And the winner is Slayden Rogers, collecting 35.8% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Law Enforcement Officer
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Law Enforcement Officer were: Shawn Green; Douglas Wells; Chief Nichole Mosley; Jackie D. Matheny, Jr and Kenneth Whitehead. And the winner is Jackie D. Matheny, Jr, collecting 47.3% of the votes.
Pet Care
Warren County’s Finest Veterinarian
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Veterinarian were: Dr. Sam Young; Dr. Kara Campbell Lopez; Dr. Nicole Rigney; Dr. Gene Maxwell and Dr. Michelle Moore. And the winner is Dr. Sam Young, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 52.1% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Veterinarian Technician
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Veterinarian Technician were: Madison Taylor; Joy Everrett; Penny Wanamaker Jordan; Kelly Trusty and Linda Angle. And the winner is Penny Wanamaker Jordan, collecting 40.3% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Pet Groomer
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Pet Groomer were: Dana’s Dog-On Grooming & Boarding; Country Canine Pet Salon; Gentle Touch Pet Groomer; Mountain View Kennels and Happy Tails Pet Grooming. And the winner is Mountain View Kennels, collecting 35.2% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Pet Boarding or Daycare
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Pet Boarding or Daycare were: 5 Acre Boarding and Daycare; Mountain View Kennels; Country Bark Boarding; Dana’s Dog-On Grooming & Boarding and All Paws Boarding. And the winner is Mountain View Kennels, collecting 35.6% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Pet Supply Store
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Pet Supply Store were: Dragon Smart Pet Store; Tractor Supply Co.; Crooked Stick Feeds Warren County and Kroger. And the winner is Dragon Smart Pet Store, collecting 45.0% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Pet Employee
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Pet Employee were: Dallas Neal – 5 Acre Farm & Boarding; Manny at Barr’s Furniture; Ruthie at 5 Acre Farm; Colt Hayes at United Diamond Brokers and Tracy A. Knowles. And the winner is Manny at Barr’s Furniture, collecting 35.8% of the votes.
Recreation & Sports
The “Slim” Ingalls Memorial Award for Most Devoted Warren County Sports Fan
The finalists for the award were: Jeff Simmons; Kim Young; Trevor Evans; Gereta Davis and Jay Walker. And the winner is Jay Walker, collecting 29.5% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Sports Coach
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Sports Coach were: Danny Fish; Whitney Dyer; Mitchell Young; Paul Willis and Jeff Simmons. And the winner is Jeff Simmons, collecting 30.5% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Gymnastics/Dance Studio
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Gymnastics/Dance Studio were: Infinity Athletics; Paula’s Dance Academy and Legacy Gymnastics. And the winner is Paula’s Dance Academy, collecting 45.6% of the votes. They won by 11 votes.
Warren County’s Finest Martial Arts School
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Martial Arts School were: The Snake Pit; McMinnville Jiu Jitsu Academy; Garrison Martial Arts Studio and Legacy Martial Arts. And the winner is McMinnville Jiu Jitsu Academy, collecting 55.2% of the votes.
Community Spirit & Local Characters
Warren County’s Finest Restored Historic Building
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest Restored Historic Building were: The Blue Building; The Black House; Park Theater; Old Fraley’s Building and Falcon Manor. And the winner is Park Theater, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 62.7% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest “Could’ve Been Mayor” Personality
The finalists for the Warren County’s Finest “Could’ve Been Mayor” Personality were: Bryan Kell; Chris Sullens; Justin Reed; Keval Sheth and Chad Graves. And the winner is Bryan Kell, collecting 31.8% of the votes and winning by just 12 votes.
Most Iconic Warren County Storyteller
The finalists for Most Iconic Warren County Storyteller were: Jimmie Haley; Chris Sullens; Brian Carr; Bruce Atnip and Bryan Kell. And the winner is Jimmie Haley, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 62.7% of the votes.
Finest Local Comeback (Person or Place)
The finalists for Finest Local Comeback (Person or Place) were: Caney Fork Electric Cooperative; Seth Wright; Leela Beaty; The Blue Building and Park Theater. And the winner is Park Theater, collecting 34.3% of the votes.
Most Recognizable Vehicle in Town
The finalists for Most Recognizable Vehicle in Town were: Topz Car; STAR 107 Vehicle; Michael Barnes’ Cybertruck; Joey Dunlap’s Cybertruck and Gray Mini Truck – Chandler Adams. And the winner is Topz Car, collecting 47.8% of the votes.
Finest Local Spots & Hangouts
The finalists for Finest Local Spots & Hangouts were: Mud Bums; Smooth Rapids; Begonias; The Well at Tree City and Pioneer Lanes. And the winner is Mud Bums, collecting 41.5% of the votes.
Finest Spot for a Small-Town Slowdown
The finalists for Finest Spot for a Small-Town Slowdown were: Depot Bottom; Downtown McMinnville; Smooth Rapids; Rock Island State Park and The Local on Morford. And the winner is Downtown McMinnville, collecting 37.2% of the votes.
Finest Place to Take a Visitor for the Full Local Experience
The finalists for Finest Place to Take a Visitor for the Full Local Experience were: Downtown McMinnville; Warren County A & L Fair; Rock Island State Park; Smooth Rapids and Collins River BBQ & Cafe. And the winner is Downtown McMinnville, collecting 39.3% of the votes.
Ugliest Dog (The pup everyone secretly loves — quirks and all.)
The finalists for Ugliest Dog were: Christa Cowan’s Dog – Harlow; Casi Cantrell’s Dog – Miley Cyrus; Scot MacDonald’s Dog – Della “Bear”; Becca Breedlove’s Dog – Ryder Lee and that All dogs are beautiful. And the winner is All dogs are beautiful, collecting 45.9% of the votes. (what a cop out).
Warren County’s Finest Wrassling Match
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Wrassling Match were: Ryle Chastain vs. Jeremy Hamilton; County Commission Royal Rumble; Chad Graves vs. City Historical Zoning Board; Billy Holland vs. Brett Simmons and Bryan Kell & Rob Nunley. And the winner is Ryle Chastain vs. Jeremy Hamilton, collecting 53.9% of the votes.
Additional Hometown Honors
Warren County’s Finest Church or Place of Worship
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Church or Place of Worship were: Freedom Life Church; Cornerstone Baptist; Westwood Church of Christ; Friendship Baptist Church and First Baptist Church McMinnville. And the winner is Freedom Life Church, collecting 32.3% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Community Volunteer
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Community Volunteer were: Hollie Cox; Reagan Kelsey; Lisa Harvey; Jimmy Haley and Holly McBride. And the winner is Jimmy Haley, collecting 39.4% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Community Leader
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Community Leader were: Christy Ross; Scott Rubley; Terry Bell; Holly McBride and Jimmy Haley. And the winner is Terry Bell, collecting 36.8% of the votes. (Won by 16 votes.)
Warren County’s Finest Nonprofit or Civic Organization
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Nonprofit or Civic Organization were: McMinnville Rotary Club; HOME; The Power of 100; Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville and McMinnville Special Game. And the winner is McMinnville Special Game, collecting 33.9% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Local Legend
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Local Legend were: Jay Walker; Levoy Knowles; Jimmy Haley; Late Slim Ingalls and Amber Keenan. And the winner is Late Slim Ingalls, garnering over 1,000 votes and collecting 47.4% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Grocery Store Run-In
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Grocery Store Run-In were: Angela Chisam; Hunter Black; Cassell Davis; Jessie Turner and Lori Yates. And the winner is Jessie Turner, collecting 39.1% of the votes.
Warren County’s Finest Small-Town Mystery
The finalists for the Warren County’s finest Small-Town Mystery were: The Giant Catfish of Rock Island; The Hidden Cave Between Post Road and the Middle School; The Mystery of Faulkner Springs; The Founding Story of Cumberland Caverns and Is Falcon Rest Really Haunted? And the winner is Is Falcon Rest Really Haunted?, collecting 41.0% of the votes.
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