The Tomato Place in Vicksburg has become a treasured roadside attraction — much more than a fruit and veggie stand — on U.S. 61 South. View the full gallery.
Twenty-two years ago, The Tomato Place was nothing more than one of four fruit and veggie stands run by Luke Hughes.
“I was here sorting tomatoes, when this guy comes up, takes a look at my tomatoes and asks if we could make him a sandwich. I made him a sandwich. Guess he must’ve really liked it,” Hughes says with a chuckle. “Because the very next day, he came back for another one. The rest, as they say, is history.”And, so began The Tomato Place, located just south of a wicked curve on the blues highway — U.S. 61 South — in Vicksburg.
A sign in the business brings a smile to the faces of all who come: “Welcome Home! We are a slow food, smell the roses, hear the music, feel the atmosphere kind of place.” So, there was never a need for a Robert Johnson-esque deal with the Devil for success. The great food, friendly atmosphere, Americana art and souvenirs have made the little roadside business a worldwide attraction.
Matt Mitchell, lab technician with Medical Associates, checks out the tomatoes at The Tomato Place in Vicksburg, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.Credit:A customer heads into The Tomato Place, located at 3229 US 61 South in Vicksburg, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.Actor Joshua Moody adds tomatoes to his shopping list during a stop at The Tomato Place, located at 3229 US 61 South in Vicksburg, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
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