Merridee's Breadbasket

About the Business

Specialties

Bakery & Restaurant! Delicious Soups, Salads & Sandwiches. Homemade Breads, Pastries, Pies, Gourmet Brownies, Cookies & More. All Made From Scratch! Fresh Roasted Coffee & Espresso & WIFI! Choose from a large Selection of Gift Baskets.

History

Established in 1984.

Merridee Erickson grew up on the family farm near Winthrop, Minnesota, baking breads, pies and sweets with her mother. Merridee attended the University of Minnesota where she studied Food Business. While there, she met and married Tom McCray. In 1973, Merridee and Tom moved to middle Tennessee. In 1981 Merridee began retailing her fresh-baked goods from a little log cabin in Fairview. As word spread, she was asked to open a shop as part of the historic revitalization of downtown Franklin. An old hardware store warehouse on Fourth Avenue, that was once a harness shop, became the home of Merridee's Breadbasket in the spring of 1984. Merridee's quickly became a favorite gathering place in Franklin.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

James K.

Business Owner

It is a privilege to carry on the traditions and the heart of Merridee's Breadbasket. We take great pleasure in the way people enjoy their experience in this little hometown bakery. Stop by, take a moment to sit, meet the friendly staff and discover the simple pleasure of Merridee's.