Peach Living asked Chilton County to pick their local favorites, and the votes are it. More than 1,300 votes were received in this inaugural Best of the Best Chilton County. Even some out of towners with some local ties got in on the action. Votes beyond the county borders came from nearby cities such as Montgomery, Plantersville and Birmingham, and as far away as also South Africa, Canada and United Kingdom.
Dining and Night Life
Best Bakery
Cake Addiction
501 1st Avenue N
Clanton
205-245-4334
Finalists: Cakes and Candies, BB Bakeshop, Bertolone’s
Best Barbecue
Hickory Chip
4966 AL-145,
Clanton
205-755-4533
Finalists: B&K, Smokey T’s, Sweet Alice’s BBQ
Best Pizza
Pizza Hut in Clanton 190
211 7th St S,
Clanton
205-755-7405
Finalists: Papa Johns, Bertolone Italian Cafe, Little Caesars Pizza
Best Caterer
County Lane Too
1577 County Road 28
Clanton
205-312-8145
Finalists: Lala’s Cakes, Neighborhood Grill, Bertolone Italian Cafe
Best ice cream
Peach Park
2300 7th Street South
Clanton
205-755-9600
Finalists: Durbin Farms Market, Todd’s Produce, Heaton Pecan Farm
Best Breakfast
Jack’s
2109 7th Street
Clanton
205-755-3687
Finalists: Main Street Cafe, Shoney’s, Waffle House
Best Lunch
Tie for 1st Place
Dari Delight South
510 7th Street S,
Clanton
205-755-9933
Main Street Cafe
613 2nd Avenue
Clanton
205-755-2216
Finalists: Neighborhood Grill, Bertolone Italian Cafe
Best Dinner
Hickory Chip
4966 AL-145,
Clanton
205-755-4533
Finalists: Neighborhood Grill, Bertolone Italian Cafe, San Marcos Mexican Restaurant
Health and Beauty
Best Family Doctor
Dr. Jason DeBerry, Chilton Medical Associates
108 Medical Center Drive
Clanton
205-755-5700
Finalists: Dr. Kristopher Wood, Chilton Medical Associates; Dr. David Wilson, Chilton Family Medicine; Dr. Charles Funderburk, Chilton Medical Associates;
Best Dentist
Dr. Chris Baker, Baker Dentistry
101 Baker Avenue
Clanton
205-755-1231
Finalists: Dr. Rex Hall, Hall and Roy Dentistry; Dr. Richard Roy, Hall and Roy Dentistry; Dr. Sharon New Glass
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Bethany Lyn
1100 Lay Dam Rd,
Clanton
205-755-1351
Finalists: Dr. Maurice Lyn, Dr. James Driggars, Dr. Lisa Green
Best Chiropractor
Hughes Chiropractic
713 Temple Road
Clanton
205-280-0028
Finalists: Irwin Chiropractic, Jemison Chiropractic, Dr. Rana Watson Chiropractic
Best Pharmacy
CVS
1105 7th Street N
Clanton
205-755-4336
Finalists: Winn Dixie, Wright’s Drug, Rite Aid
Best Nail Salon
Nail Tek
1453 7th Street S
Clanton
205-280-707
Finalists: Hollywood Nails, Nail Star, Fancy Nails
Best Hair Salon
Shear Perfection
1102 7th Street S
205-755-2202
Finalists: Elite Salon, Grace Salon, Visions
Best Fitness Center
Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness
110 Baker Avenue
Clanton
205-280-6450
Finalists: Express Fitness, YMCA of Chilton County, Anytime Fitness of Jemison
Services
Best Veterinarian
Cox Veterinary Hospital
3403 7th Street N
Clanton
205-755-1753
Finalists: Pet Haven, Blue Bonnet Animal Hospital, Forrest Veterinary Clinic
Best Florist
Pinedale Gardens
404 Lay Dam Road
Clanton
205-755-3480
Finalist: Vintage Garden Florist, Clanton Florist, Jemison Florist
Best Plumber
Jeremy Griffin, Central Plumbing
50 County Road 786
Jemison, AL 35085
205-688-1800
Finalists: Charles Griffin, A-1 Plumbing; Pete’s Plumbing; Ron’s Old Time Plumbing, Inc.
Best Photographer
Looking Glass Photography, LLC
by Tammy Gentry
195 County Road 449
Verbena
205-646-5975
Finalists: Heirloom Alabama and Robin Hand of Bella Tu Studios
Best Landscaper
Donnie ‘s Lawn Service,
769 County Road 366
Verbena
205-288-8599
Finalists: Alabama Landscape Creations, Giles Lawn Care, Petals from the Past
Places
Best Place for Produce
Durbin Farms Market
2130 7th Street South,
Clanton
205-755-1672
Finalists: Peach Park, Pierce Farms, Todd’s Produce
Best place for a family outing
Peach Park
2300 Seventh Street South
Clanton
205-755-9600
Finalists: Lake Mitchell, Minooka Park, Confederate Memorial Park
Best place to worship
Lomax Assembly of God
17580 US-31
Clanton
205-755-9587
Finalists: West End Baptist Church, New Life Community Church, First United Methodist,
Bethsalem Baptist Church
Best Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
815 Bradberry Lane
Clanton
205-280-1880
Finalists: Best Western, Days Inn, Clanton Inn
Best Daycare
West End Baptist Church
2005 Second Avenue North
Clanton
205-755-0625
Finalists: Best of Care, Riddles N Rhymes, Children’s Corner
Best Dance Studio
Central Cheer, Dance and Twirl
1600 Yellow Leaf Road
Clanton
205-209-0651
Finalists: Central Elite, Signature Studio of dance, Chilton Dance and Twirl
Best place to catch fish
Lake Mitchell
Clanton
Finalists: Lay Lake, Minooka Park, Lake Jordan
Best U pick
Sunshine Farms
3233 County Road 30
Clanton
205-755-4203
Finalists: Starwood II Farms, Sugar Hill Farms, Culp Fruits
Shopping
Best Gift Shop
Wright Drug and Gifts
206 Seventh Street North
Clanton
205-755-3350
Finalists: Trendy Chic Boutique, Rustique Relics, MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry
Best Jewelry Store
MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry
621 2nd Ave North
Clanton
205-755-4340
Finalists: Edwards Jewelry, Southern valley jewelry and pawn 4
Best Furniture store
Clanton Furniture
105 Sixth Street North
205-755-0690
Finalists: Barry’s Furniture, E.L. Klinners, Rustique Relics
Best Flea Market
Gray and Sons Flea Market
809 Logan Road
Clanton
205-755-9600
Finalists: Bren Wils and Rustique Relics
Best Children’s Clothing Store
Trendy Chic Boutique
Second Avenue N
Clanton
205-217-3998
Finalists: Sweet as a Peach Boutique, Walmart of Clanton, LJs Boutique
Best Women’s Clothing store
Peach Lily Boutique
702 Logan Road
Clanton, AL 35045
205-280-3796
Finalists: Cato’s, Trendy Chic Boutique, Hope’s Chest
Best Garden Center
Walmart of Clanton
1415 Seventh Street South
Clanton
Finalists: Petals from the Past, Hollywood Gardens, Sandra’s Nursery
Best Grocery Store
Winn Dixie
640 Ollie Avenue
Clanton
205-755-6765
Finalists: Savmor Associated Foods, Walmart of Clanton, Piggly Wiggly
Best hardware store
Russell Do It Center
2207 7th St N
(205) 755-6690
Finalists: ACME Building Supply, Tractor Supply, Kelly Farm Supply
Home and Finance
Best insurance agent/agency
Larry Davis, State Farm
1707 Seventh Street North
Clanton
205-755-0090
Finalists: David Locke, Alfa Insurance; Matt Benson, State Farm; Jason Calhoun, Allstate Insurance
Best Real Estate Agent
Darlene Rice of Real Estate Associates
2003 Seventh Street North
Clanton
205-389-3920
Finalists: Amber Darnell, Patty Bingham, Debra Hubbard
Best Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Associates
2003 7th Street North
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 755-5450
Finalists: Realty South, Hope Realty
Best Bank
People’s Southern Bank
620 Second Avenue North
Clanton
205-755-2240
Finalists: Regions, BB&T, SouthFirst Bank
Best Loan and Mortgage
SouthFirst Bank
102 Fifth Street North
Clanton
205-755-3975
Finalists: Mutual Savings, Peoples Southern, Regions
Auto
Best Auto Service
Stokes Automotive
86 Peach Tower Road
Clanton
(855) 651-8939
Finalists: McKinnon Toyota Nissan, Major Muffler, Morris Auto Service
Best New Car Sales
Stokes Automotive
86 Peach Tower Road
Clanton
855-641-8941
Finalist: McKinnon Toyota Nissan, Baugh Ford
Best Used Car Sales
Stokes Automotive
86 Peach Tower Road, Clanton
855-641-8941
Finalists: McKinnon Toyota Nissan, Best Cars, Ellison Auto Sales
Best Car Wash
Stokes Automotive
86 Peach Tower Road
Clanton
855-651-8939
Finalists: The Wash, SAAS Car Wash, Unique Automotive
Best Oil Change
Stokes Automotive
86 Peach Tower Road
Clanton
855-651-8939
Finalists: The Wash, McKinnon Toyota Nissan, Southern Dixie
Arts and culture
Best Festival
Peach Festival
Finalists: Peach Jam, Swedish Festival, Chilton County Arts Festival
Best Artist
Grayson Russell
Connect with him on FB, Twitter and Instagram @ Grayson C Russell
Finalists: Scarlett Teal, Elizabeth Byrd, Chris Smith, Danny Foshee
Best Musician
Brannon Burnette
205-217-6613
brannon_burnett@yahoo.com
Finalists: Elevate Praise Band, Grayson Russell, Randall Edwards
Best Choir
West End Baptist Church
2005 Second Avenue North
Clanton
205-755-0625
Finalists: First United Methodist Church, New Community, Verbena Baptist
Best Nonprofit
Tie for 1st place
Butterfly Bridge
603 Second Avenue North
Clanton
205-755-4205
Senior Connection
304 Park Plaza
Clanton
205-755-8227
Finalists: Owasso Foundation, Chilton County Humane Society, Through the Grace of God Ministries
Most Friendly Service
Stokes Automotive
86 Peach Tower Road
Clanton
855-651-8939
Finalists: Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness, Vintage Garden Florist, Main Street Cafe