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Vol. 2, No. 17 J Wednesday, October 18, 2023 J www.wintersmedia.net
OUT and ABOUT The Fabulous Food Trailer Park
A Moveable Feast
by Katie Anderson
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” –Virginia Woolf
Dining well in Coweta County these days is easy to do. We are fortunate to have so many excellent options, from Downtown Newnan to Ashley Park to Senoia and everywhere in between. Adding some new flavor to town are two new food truck parks. The Fabulous Food Trailer Park in Turin opened in May, and the Newnan Foodie Food Truck Corner opened on September 14. Their movable feasts provide a casual, fun, familyfriendly vibe, with something for everyone.
Located at 4927 Hwy 16 E in Turin, this food truck park is three businesses in one. Owners Casey and Christina Allen started with their general store, Bobby Mac’s (named for Christina’s late father), and then Will and Krystal Peavy opened their bar called Tina’s At The Park. Together, the two couples partnered to open the Fabulous Food Trailer Park, encompassing all three businesses.
The idea began while Christina was working in health care. She also ran a business as an event planner. Eventually, her side hustle turned into a dream of owning a food truck park. She wanted a rural spot where all kinds of people from all walks of life came together to relax. She said she loves to watch strangers meet over a game of cornhole or a football game – it’s her “Why.” The Turin park offers special events, like cornhole and dart tournaments, Bike Night, and Open Mic Night. You can also watch East Coweta football games on livestream, as well as other sports events.
The food truck lineup and schedule is announced on their Facebook page each week. Typical menus offer a tasty variety – often an assortment of burgers, hot dogs, tacos, bbq, seafood, snocones, and more. Tina’s has plenty of beer, wine, and wine-based cocktails to wash it all down. With fall weather approaching, run, don’t walk, with your whole family in tow.
Newnan Foodie Food Truck Corner
Owners Vail White and family recently held their opening day in September. The park is located at 73 Greenville Street, across from the courthouse. The lot belonged to their father, who purchased it over 30 years ago, and then passed it down to White and her four sisters. After much discussion, the sisters decided to open a food truck park. “We wanted something that contributed to the growing vitalization and change that Newnan is currently experiencing,” White said. “We spoke with city officials, residents, and people who work in the area. Everyone thought it would be a great idea and were really excited about the concept. Mostly, because it filled a need in the community that was lacking,” she continued. For now, they are operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., but hope to expand their hours. Many of their customers are courthouse employees walking over on their lunch hour. The truck lineup will vary each day to give variety, with favorites returning as well.
Opening Day went great, with lots of excitement from the community. Food menus covered a plentiful array of mouth-watering bbq, smash burgers, turkey burgers, wings, and hot dogs.
“This venture is for a city that my parents fell in love with at first sight all those years ago, but it is also for the Newnan community, who has been so gracious and welcoming. Our father just turned 90 years old this past August. He is tickled pink and so proud to see the work we have done to bring this concept to fruition,” White said. This family affair is one delicious addition to our community. Bon Appetit, y’all! ■
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