Hank’s Family Diner

Joe Elmore enjoys a day trip to Hohenwald and a place called Hank’s Family Diner.


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Hopefully, gas prices are low enough now for you to take a scenic Tennessee road trip. Maybe to a quaint, little town with a big surprise when it comes to local dining. We found such town AND local diner recently when made a road trip to Lewis County.

Open Friday through Monday. Closed Tuesday through Thursday

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.

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