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The Blue Ribbon Diner

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The Blue Ribbon Diner

We specialize in southern comfort food! Monday-Sat 6am-2pm
Sundays: Closed

09/04/2026

🐎🔥🎣 FRIED FRIDAY + CELEBRATION WEEKEND = THE PERFECT COMBINATION! 🎣🔥🐎

It’s Friday in Shelbyville, The Celebration is heading into its final weekend, and Blue Ribbon Diner is frying up the GOOD stuff! 😋🍽️

🎣 FRIED CATFISH — golden, crispy, flaky on the inside, seasoned just right, and served piping hot!

🍗 FRIED CHICKEN — crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, with that down-home Southern flavor that keeps you coming back!

If you’re visiting Shelbyville for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, make Blue Ribbon one of your stops before heading to the grounds. And to our locals — you already know what Friday means! 💙🏆

Come hungry. Bring the family. Grab your favorite sides. And leave the cooking to us!

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

🐎 Celebration guests, welcome to Shelbyville! We’d love to have you at our table.

09/03/2026

🐎🍽️ THURSDAY COMFORT FOOD IS ON THE TABLE! 🍽️🐎

Celebration Week is still going strong, and today at Blue Ribbon Diner we’re serving the kind of food that makes you want to sit down, slow down, and enjoy every bite! 😋💙

🥩 Pork Chop with Cream of Mushroom Gravy — tender, flavorful pork chop covered in rich, creamy mushroom gravy. This one is pure comfort on a plate!

🍗 Chicken & Rice Casserole — warm, creamy, hearty, and baked with that homestyle flavor you know and love.

Which one are you choosing today? 👀

Whether you’re visiting Shelbyville for The Celebration or you’re one of our hometown regulars, come pull up a chair and let us take care of lunch!

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

🐎💙 Come hungry. Leave HAPPY. We’ll see you at Blue Ribbon!

09/02/2026

🐎🔥 CELEBRATION WEEK IS STILL ROLLING — AND WEDNESDAY IS FRIED UP RIGHT! 🔥🐎

If you’re hungry in Shelbyville today, Blue Ribbon Diner has TWO reasons to come see us! 👀🍽️

🔥 Chicken Livers — crispy, golden, seasoned just right, and fried fresh. A true Southern favorite!

🍗 Fried Chicken Wingette Basket — hot, crispy wingettes served with a pile of golden fries. Perfect when you want something crunchy, satisfying, and GOOD! 😋🍟

Whether you’re visiting for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration or you’re one of our hometown regulars, come grab a plate before heading out for the day.

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

🐎💙 Come hungry. Bring your crew. Leave HAPPY!

08/31/2026

🐎💙🔥 CELEBRATION WEEK CONTINUES — AND MONDAY’S MENU IS GOOD! 🔥💙🐎

Whether you’re spending the day at The Celebration or just looking for a great homestyle lunch, Blue Ribbon Diner has you covered! 😋🍽️

🥩 Homestyle Meatloaf — hearty, flavorful, and made with that classic comfort-food taste that feels like home.

🎣 Catfish Sandwich — crispy, golden fried catfish piled onto a sandwich and served up hot and fresh. If you love our catfish, you’ll definitely want this one! 🔥

Celebration guests and Shelbyville locals, come pull up a chair, cool off, and enjoy some good Southern cooking before heading back to the festivities. 🐎🏆

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

Come hungry. Leave happy. We’ll see you at Blue Ribbon! 💙

08/29/2026

🐎💙 CELEBRATION SATURDAY IS SERVED! 💙🐎

Shelbyville is alive with The Celebration, and before you head out for the day, stop by Blue Ribbon Diner and get something GOOD! 😋🍽️

🎣 Catfish Sandwich Basket — crispy fried catfish piled onto a sandwich and served with fries & slaw. Golden, crunchy, and made to satisfy! 🔥

🥦 Veggie Plate — sometimes you just want a plate full of your favorite Southern sides! Pick your favorites and build the comfort-food plate you’ve been craving. ❤️

Whether you’re visiting Shelbyville for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration or you’re one of our hometown regulars, there’s always a seat for you at Blue Ribbon.

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

🐎 Headed to The Celebration? Come hungry first — we’ll get you fed! 💙🏆

08/28/2026

🐎🎣🍗 CELEBRATION FRIDAY JUST GOT FRIED! 🍗🎣🐎

Shelbyville is packed, The Celebration is in full swing, and if you’re wondering where to grab a GOOD Southern meal today… come see us at Blue Ribbon Diner! 🔥

It’s FRIED FRIDAY, and we’re serving TWO favorites:

🎣 Fried Catfish — golden, crispy, flaky, and seasoned just right.

🍗 Fried Chicken — crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and fried up fresh!

Whether you’re a Shelbyville local, visiting for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, or spending the day at the grounds, come fuel up with us. 💙🏆

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

Come hungry. Bring your crew. Get your plate before heading to The Celebration! 🐎🔥

08/27/2026

🐎💙 CELEBRATION WEEK IS IN FULL SWING — AND WE’RE COOKING! 💙🐎

Whether you’re heading to the Celebration grounds, visiting Shelbyville, or just looking for a GOOD homestyle meal today, Blue Ribbon Diner has your table waiting! 😋🍽️

Today we’re serving:

🔥 Pork Chops — tender, flavorful, and cooked just right.

🍗 Chicken & Rice Casserole — warm, hearty, creamy, and packed with the kind of comfort that tastes like home.

Come hungry, grab your favorite sides, and let us take care of the cooking before you head out to enjoy The Celebration! 🏆🐎

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

Locals and Celebration guests — come pull up a chair. We’d love to serve you! 💙🏆

08/26/2026

🐎🏆💙 IT’S HERE — THE CELEBRATION BEGINS TODAY! 💙🏆🐎

Shelbyville is ready, the horses are here, and Blue Ribbon Diner is serving up something GOOD to kick off The Celebration! 🔥🍽️

Today’s specials:

🥔 Loaded Pulled Pork Potato — a hot baked potato piled high with tender, flavorful pulled pork and loaded with goodness. Come hungry for this one! 😋

🔥 Chicken Livers — crispy, seasoned just right, and fried up fresh for all our Southern-food lovers.

Whether you’re a Shelbyville local or visiting us for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, we’d love to welcome you to our table. 💙

🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY
⏰ Open 6AM–2PM

Fuel up before heading to the Celebration grounds — good food, friendly faces, and Southern hospitality are waiting for you at Blue Ribbon Diner! 🐎🏆

08/25/2026

🐎💙 CELEBRATION WEEK FLAVOR IS ON THE TABLE! 💙🐎

Shelbyville is buzzing, and the kitchen at Blue Ribbon Diner is ready to feed you! Whether you’re headed to The Celebration, visiting from out of town, or one of our wonderful locals — come hungry. 😋🍽️

🍗 Chicken & Dressing — tender, savory, and filled with that down-home flavor that tastes like Sunday dinner.

🥩 Salisbury Steak — hearty, tender, and smothered in rich, savory gravy.

🍞 And save room for Bread Pudding — warm, sweet, comforting, and the perfect way to finish your meal. 🤎

Good food. Friendly faces. A table waiting for you. 💙🏆

⏰ Open 6AM–2PM
🍳 Breakfast Served ALL DAY

Come see us before you head to the Celebration grounds! 🐎✨

Address

3340 Highway 231 North
Shelbyville, TN
37160

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 2pm
Tuesday	6am - 2pm
Wednesday	6am - 2pm
Thursday	6am - 2pm
Friday	6am - 2pm
Saturday	6am - 2pm

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