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