Will Ride To Eat

Patches With A Purpose

Special Edition THE BENT WRENCH ROADHOUSE

One thing is true for almost every rider who uses two wheels to take their soul on a journey away from the everyday aspects of life…They like to EAT! We would even go as far as to say, that it’s almost mandatory that after pulling on the throttle for a couple of hours, fueling yourself with a bite to eat is just as important as filling up that tank.

Let us share with you the perfect stopping point when riding outward to Western Tennessee. In a little town, that if you blinked you would surely miss it, we came across what we would refer to as an undiscovered treasure, well, undiscovered may be a stretch. Under new ownership and undergoing a refresh is more accurate.

As we pulled into the parking lot, riding in between two gigantic wrenches that seemed to reach the sky, we were immediately intrigued. Before even parking, we were waved by a fellow rider and patron towards what seemed to be special motorcycle parking. So we did just that. As we pulled through the opening between the back patio and the privacy fence, we were amazed at what was awaiting us. A massive additional outdoor section, complete with a free-standing fireplace. WOW is all we could think.

The reason this is a “Special Edition” is because we happened to visit on a day that the new owner was onsite, making plans for all the incredible upgrades and additions planned for The Bent Wrench Roadhouse in the tiny town of Fredonia TN.

After shedding our riding gear and taking a moment to cool down, we were approached by a petite blonde who seemed eager to share her establishment with all visitors who rode in. She very graciously invited us to join her for lunch and conversation. This is how we got to know Rachel Vaughn.

Rachel was willing to not only answer the many questions we had, but she was also asking plenty of her own. You see, Rachel had never owned a Biker Bar before.

The moment she told us she was well versed in the food industry and her vision for The Bent Wrench, was to not only be the spot that riders wanted to stop in at but be known for incredible food. Well once she mentioned that we knew right away we had our next “Ride To Eat”

Rachel’s roots are in Tennessee, even though she has been living in Los Angeles since 2009. Her grandparents are from the Nashville area and Rachel herself grew up around Gatlinburg. “How the heck did you end up going from living in LA to owning a Biker Bar?” I asked. Her answer was simple. Rachel told her husband Jake King, that she needed to come back home. She wanted to own a business that not only rooted her back in TN, but also meant something to the local community. So, Jake took his wife’s request and bought the bar for them to run together.

We ate and talked for a few hours as she shared her vision of the parking lot being full of bikes and her new smoker being put to use. She had just scheduled her first Bike Night, Karaoke Night, and was going to be starting weekly live music. We walked around with her sharing even our own suggestions, which she welcomed with enthusiasm. Before we knew it, we were calling the owners of this magazine, because of all they do in the motorcycle community. Just like that, a partnership was formed, and The Bent Wrench had scheduled their first big event. Oh, by the way, mark your calendars for July 15th. Garza Law Firm and Thunder Roads® TN and KY will be back in Fredonia as they sponsor an evening of vendors, riders, AND Jasmine Cain. (Perfect timing as this is the music-themed issue)

Now don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the ‘EAT’ part. We definitely spent time sampling the menu. A favorite is the spicy cheese curds and we understood why.

Rachel shared with us her variety of special wraps and her upcoming brunch menu. However, what got our taste buds in overdrive was the deep-fried mac and cheese bites. The large smoker that sits on the property is the reason the pulled pork, ribs, and smoked chicken have become their signature meals.

Rachel, we have to tell you, that your wish to be known for incredible food, has come true.

What was supposed to be a quick stop to stretch our legs and fuel our bellies, well ended up being this ‘Special Edition’ and the beginning of a wonderful partnership.

So if you are in the Clarksville, Springfield, and Fredonia area, be sure to stop in The Bent Wrench Roadhouse. Tell them you read about this great spot in Thunder Roads® TN and KY.