DECATUR, Alabama – In the late 1800s, Katherine Lackner’s life was like that of most respectable women of the era – she was a busy wife, mother and community member. It took a portly but rakish ...
Anyone who has been to the Tennessee River town of Decatur has heard of the fine-dining restaurant Simp McGhee’s on Bank Street. It is known for its excellent food as well as the legend behind its ...
A lot has changed since Christy Wheat bought Simp McGhee’s restaurant in downtown Decatur 20 years ago. But one thing has never changed: her love for visiting with customers, especially repeat ones.