The Iron Horse

07/09/2026

Attention Iron Horse friends!

07/01/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tami, one of our cooks. Although her time with us was short, she touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with her.

To help support her family during this difficult time, we will be collecting donations to assist with funeral expenses. Any contribution, no matter the amount, would be greatly appreciated and will go directly to helping her loved ones.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support as we honor Tami's memory ❤️

Tami Patreece Starks, of Normandy, passed away on Monday, June 29th, 2026 at her home at the age of 57. Tami was born in Shelbyville to Harold and Sarah Murray Bean. Tami was currently working as a cook at Brandy’s Diner and the Iron Horse in Wartrace. To know Tami, was to love her. She was the life of the party, and everyone that met her instantly loved her. Tami was also an avid Tennessee Titans fan. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Herbert and Odesser Murray; Thomas Bean and Thomas Bean, Jr. Tami is survived by her parents, Harold and Sarah Bean; three daughters, Kimberly Starks (Dylan Jones), Kendra Starks (Alisha Burks), and Ashle’ Starks; her siblings, Felicia Bean, Consuela Scott, Jeff Bean, and Neveah “K.J.” Bean; grandchildren, Noah, Julius, MeagAnn, Marley, Kylan, Sarah, Kylis, Kayzie, Darvis, Jr., Tyler, and Khamia; nieces and nephews, Justice and Jalen Wilkerson, Taysia, Tirah, Da’Marion, and DeAdrian Bean, Marselis, Malia, and Malik Scott, Myson and Mya Daniels, and Leah Layne; her great-nephew on the way, Yosiah Kaisen Bernard; aunt, Gladys Wright; uncles, Jerry and Stanley Bean; aunt, Elaine (Robert) Johnson; and her BFF Nate (Laurie) Love. A memorial service and celebration of Tami’s life will be held on Monday, July 6th, 2026 at Kilgore Funeral Home at 11:00am with Rev. Sharon Ogilivie officating.

06/30/2026

HAPPY SWEET TREAT TUESDAY!! 🥳

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What’s your song of the summer?!?!🎵☀️👙

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06/29/2026

⭐️ Please note, trivia in July will be Friday the 17th & 31st 6-7pm

06/29/2026

🇺🇸 Join us this 4th of July 11am-7pm🍕🍔
🎶 Live music starts at 4pm with Rick Ryman

06/26/2026

Now you can pop open your favorite drinks in style - our bottle opener/keychains are available for sale!

06/26/2026

"New beer on tap!! “Vore" is a Kölsch-style ale. Deriving its name from the Latin root vorare (meaning to swallow or devour), this bright, crisp beer is specifically crafted to be effortlessly consumed pint after pint.

06/19/2026