If you have been around Tennessee for any amount of time then you know all about our sacred tradition of the meat and three. For those who might not know, I will let you in on this delicious dining equation. A “meat and three” is exactly what it sounds like: when you go to a restaurant, you’ll order one of the meat options and three different sides. Well, there is one side that is *always* a must: baked beans. Bush’s Baked Beans actually originated here in Tennessee, and while you can certainly find Bush’s at any grocery store, let’s take a trip through the rolling countryside to the place that started it all: the town of Chestnut Hill, Tennessee.

Did you know about Bush’s Baked Beans in Tennessee? You might have eaten these beans dozens of times without realizing that you are tasting a piece of Tennessee’s history. This is just another reason we can be proud to call this state our home! So next time you are looking for something unique and different to do in Tennessee, remember this little adventure we put together for you, and get out there and have some fun!

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