Elmore County Best of 2023

Our Readers Have Voted And Here Are Their Favorties

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Best of Elmore County 2023: UNVEILING YOUR WINNERS!

TPI readers have spoken, the votes have been tallied and it is now time to reveal the winners of the 2023 Best of Elmore County Awards - a must-see special section spotlighting the best of the best that our communities have to offer. We invite you to browse through the winners and find your favorites that have been honored and new places you want to visit. Enjoy!

2023 BEST OF ELMORE COUNTY WINNERS

Asian Cuisine, Caterer, Minority Owned Business, Best RestaurantWow Catering

Bakery - Eclectic Sugar & Spice

BBQ - Mae Pop’s

Lunch, Nutrition Drink, Burger, Coffee, Ice Cream Sundae, Pizza, Milkshake, Treats & Sweets, Overall Best Business, Overall Best Restaurant, Overall Best Restaurant In Wetumpka, Place To Work, Event Center, Family Entertainment - Heady Scoops - Heady Scops

Catfish, Cole Slaw, Best Restaurant in Millbrook - Catfish House

Deli - Copper House Deli

Fried Chicken - Must Stop Cafe

Hot Dog - Grumpy Dog

Biscuits - Hardees

Mexican - Cozumel

Seafood - Wharf

Wings, Bar - Coaches Corner

Wine Shop, Date Night Activity - Grove Station

Administrative Assistant - Marilyn Speake

Attorney - Michael Griggs

Auto Salesperon - Jay Collier

Butcher - Georges’ River Market

Coach - Bear Woods

Elected Official - Fred Randall Hughey (Wacq)

Firefighter - Eric Jones

Hair Stylist - Kailey Rowe

Law Enforcement Officer - Brian Clayton

Minister - Trey Waldrop

Principal - Cory Eckstein

Realtor - Westly Woods-Re.max

Teacher - John Mask

Volunteer - Philip Heady

Diner, Best Restaurant In Tallassee - 1220 Cafe

Female Owned Business, Fitness Center/Gym, Fitness Class - Creed

Gym

Golf Course - Robert Trent Jones

Hotel/Motel - Wind Creek Wetumpka

New Business (Less Than 1 Yr) - Restoration Coffee House

New Restaurant (Less Than 1 Yr) - Sixty Three Nutrition

Place To Worship - Grace Point Community Church

Wedding Venue - Tangarray

Yoga Class/Studio - Harmony Yoga And Wellness

Accountant - Jackson Thornton

Bank, Mortgage Company/Lender - First Community Bank

Credit Union - Guardian Credit Union

Insurance Agency - Logan Steers-State Farm

Insurance Agent - Logan Steers

Law Firm - Jim Debardelaben Law

Electrical Services - University Electric Inc

Excavating/Grading Service - Southern Excavating

Furniture Store - Johnson Furniture

Hardware-Building Store, Paint Store - Tallassee True Value

Heating & Ac Services - Aire Serv Of Wetumpka

Home Decor - Bless Your Heart Boutique

Home Design Services - Bless Your Heart Of Alabama

Home Security - Home Integrated Solutions

Lawn/Garden Equipment, Equipment Rental - Tallassee Power & Equipment

Pest Control - Swat Extermination

Real Estate Agency - Exit Realty Hometown

Tree Service - Mike’s Tree Service

Chiropractor - Bell Family Chiropractic

Dental Clinic - Three Lakes Dental

Dermatologist - Herron Dermatology

Home Healthcare - Community Home Health

Rural Health Clinic - Ivy Creek Family Care Of Wetumpka

Nurse - Tammy Wood Roberts

Nurse Practitioner - Zane Kelly

Optometrist - Parris Mullens

Pediatrician - Adrienne Bolan

Pharmacy - Herren Hill Pharmacy

Physical Therapist - Phoenix Physical Therapy

Party Rental - The Party Palace, Llc

Rehabilitation Center - Tallassee Rehab

Hospice - Community Hospice Care

Dance Company - Pointed Toe

Auto Body/Repair - City Collision

Auto Parts, Auto Service/Repair, Tire Center - Gray’s Tire And Service

New Automobile Dealer - Eagle Motor Group

Oil Change, Towing Service, Use Auto Dealer - Parker Tire & Auto

Barber Shop, Hair Salon - Shear Envy Hair Salon

Daycare - Learning Lodge-Tallassee

Crematorium, Funeral Home, Monuments - Linville Memorial Funeral

Home

Dry Cleaner - Tiger Laundry

Farm Equipment/Supplies, Men’s Clothing - Tractor Supply

Grocer - Super Foods

Monogram/Embroidery - Craft Monkey

Pet Groomer - A Wiggle & A Wag Groomer

Printing Services - Wetumpka Express Mail & Copy

Self Storage - Wetumpka Self Storage/Overton Properties

Tanning Salon - Eclectic Collection

Veterinarian - Britt Veterinary

Boutique, Gift Shop, Jewelry, Women’s Fashion - Heady Boutique

Children’s Apparel, Shoes - A Dash Of Fashion

Florist - The Petaler, LLC

Sporting Goods - Tiger Paw

Obgyn - Dr Rebecca Miller

Computer/Electronics, Electronic Repair - Unplugged

Real Estate Closing Agency - The Law Firm Of Edwards & Edwards PC

Convenience Store/Gas Station - Bumpers

Thrift-Consignment - The Human Society Of Elmore Co Tail’s End

Thrift Store

Hunting Supplies - Camo Country

Antiques - Wetumpka Flea Market

Appliance Dealer - Lowes-Wetumpka

Atv Dealer - Adams Motorsports

Restoration - Southern Seams

Sewing/Alterations - Sew Unique

Staffing Agency - Chad Bianchi

Nail Salon - Super Nails

Martial Arts - Life Quest

Feed Store - Farmers Feed-Wetumpka

Car Wash - Holley’s Classic Car Wash

Live Music Venue - The Social

Local Artist - Robbie Watkins

Local Band - 3 Hand Jam

Place To Buy Hearing Aid/Supplies - Hearing Aid Center Of Central

Alabama

Travel Agency - Leigh Walker

Orthodontist - Just For Grins

Eye Care Center - Institute For Total Eye Care - ITEC

Hospital - Baptist Medical Center

Massage Therapist - Jennifer Berry

Dental Hygienist - Lisa Dunson

Roofing Co - Ron’s Woofing

Plumber - Coleman Plumbing Co

Pool Service - Mr Pool

Landscaping/Lawn Services - Jake Crain

Home Builder - Legacy New Homes

Home Inspection - Josh Rigsby

Garden Center - Lake Martin Blooms And Bait

Carpet-Flooring Store - Precision Floor Care

Cleaning Services - Renae Spivey - Keep It Clean

Local Author - Jenny Stubbs

Breakfast - Waffle House

Italian - Olive Garden

Cold Beer - Coosa River Craft House

Fast Food - Zaxby’s

Fresh Produce - Durham Produce Fruits

Bartender - Heather (Coosa River Craft House)

Personal Trainer - Josh Epperson

Photographer - Chelsea & Russ Photography

Server - Kaycee Bond Coach’s Corner

Apartment Community - Chapel Lakes

Assisted Living/Nursing Home - Wetumpka Health And Rehab

Non-Profit - Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary

Outdoor Dining - Kowaliga Restaurant

Financial Advisor - Amber Rhodes

Tattoo Studio - Dead Reckon

BEST FLORIST: THE PETALER

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

The Petaler in downtown Tallassee was selected as best florist in the Best of Elmore County 2023. Pictured is owner Claire Scroggins.

BEST AUTHOR: JENNY STUBBS

Jenny Stubbs was selected as best local author in the Best of Elmore County 2023.

Submitted / Tallapoosa Publishers

BEST FEED STORE: FARMER’S FEED

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

Farmers Feed Wetumpka was selected as best feed store in the Best of Elmore County 2023. Pictured is owner Clint McCullers.

BEST TEACHER & ADMIN

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

Tallassee High School’s Marilyn Speake, left was selected as best administrative assistant and John Mask as best teacher in the Best of Elmore County 2023.

BEST COACH: BEAR WOODS

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

Wetumpka football coach Bear Woods, center, was selected last best coach in the Best of Elmore County 2023. Also pictured are Dr. Jamey McGowin, left, and Richard Dennis

BEST WINE SHOP & DATE NIGHT ACTIVITY: GROVE STATEION

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa

BEST ANTIQUES: WETUMPKA FLEA MARKET & ANTIQUES

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

Wetumpka Flea Market & Antiques was selected as the best antiques store in the Best of Elmore County 2023. Pictured is Ryan Rushing. The Rushing family has owned the store for two decades.

BEST TANNING: THE ECLECTIC COLLECTION

The Eclectic Collection and owner Elizabeth Geer won the Best of award for Best Tanning Salon.

Lizi Arbogast Gwin / Tallapoosa Publishers

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE: TIGER PAWS

Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

Tiger Paw in downtown Tallassee was selected as the best sporting goods store in the Best of Elmore County 2023. Pictured are Lauren Cole, left and Kaileigh Denning.