Since 1966: The Log Cabin’s Legacy of Southern Country Cooking

So you’ve been on the road for hours, monkey butt has fully set in, and you finally spot the sign for Loretta Lynn’s Ranch — Exit 143 off I-40 — just a few more miles ahead. The satisfaction of nearing TMMR washes over you… but then your stomach growls loud enough to compete with your exhaust. Lucky for you, right off the exit sits one of Waverly’s most beloved gems: The Log Cabin.

A visit to the Log Cabin is a must for every TMMR guest. It’s the kind of place that captures the spirit of small-town Tennessee the moment you walk through the door. Breakfast here is a local staple — big, country-style plates stacked high with fluffy buttermilk pancakes, sizzling bacon, biscuits baked golden and smothered in sausage gravy, and eggs cooked just the way you like them.

For a true Tennessee morning, their grits and country ham hit the spot. As the day goes on, the menu shifts to beloved comfort classics: crispy, crackling fried chicken, tender slow-cooked pot roast, buttery mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, creamy mac-and-cheese, and cornbread sweet enough to count as dessert. And just when you think you’ve had enough, you’ll hear a friendly voice — usually someone who’s worked there for decades — lean in with a smile and say in the sweetest Southern drawl, “Y’all be sure to make room for one of our homemade pies now.”

The Davis family has been cooking up their Southern country food here since 1966, and you can taste that history in every plate. The Log Cabin has even been featured on Nashville’s PBS show Tennessee Crossroads and highlighted in Tennessee Home & Farm, earning it loyal fans far beyond Waverly and cementing its reputation as a true Tennessee classic.

This is the kind of place where everyone comes together — local politicians grabbing lunch between meetings, travelers stopping in on their travels, truck drivers fueling up for the road, and families settling into their favorite booth. Solo riders love it for the warm welcome and hot coffee, and it’s become a favorite group-ride destination thanks to its easy parking, hearty portions, and the kind of atmosphere that invites you to stay awhile.

Heck, they even have their fair share of celebrities and well-known artists rolling through when they’re in town, drawn by the same comforting food and down-home charm that keeps the locals loyal. The staff, many of whom have been there for years, treat every guest like family — with warm hellos, quick refills, and genuine kindness that makes Waverly feel like home.

Just minutes from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, the Log Cabin has become a tradition for TMMR attendees — whether you're starting your day with a country breakfast, stopping in for lunch on a group ride, or winding down with comfort food and a slice of homemade pie after a full day at the Ranch. It’s a true taste of small-town Tennessee, made with love, history, and a whole lot of butter.

And if a true southern favorite isn’t your taste… there’s always McDonald’s a block away…