What is your hometown famous for ?

[RangerPooh]

Hometown:
-the garlic capital of the world
-garlic festival (largest food festival in the country I believe)

Current town:
-Elvis, Graceland
-Beale Strret
-BBQ
-blues and rock n roll

 

[Pucks104]

RJ Reynolds, Old Salem and Krispy Kreme doughnuts

 

[The Mayor]

Birthplace of the American Navy, home of the original Spirit of 76 painting and Marshmallow Fluff.

 

[ronandannette]

It would be easier to name what it’s not famous for.

“What happens in Vegas...”

I think infamous is the word you're looking for.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

It would be easier to name what it’s not famous for.

“What happens in Vegas...”

Only your money stays in Vegas. The rest either follows you home or ends up on Youtube.

 

[barkley]

hometown (born and raised in)-napa ca:

growing up-known for grapes, wineries, zodiac killer. in more recent years the restaurants/foodie industries (made a huge impact when christian brothers winery went out and the culinary institute was established in the mid 90's).

 

[charliebrown]

Kent, Ohio, so mainly Kent State University.

People don't usually recognize it right away, until I mention the May 4th shooting of 1970, or our really good basketball team in 2002.

 

[dish rag]

Micky Mouse.

 

[easyas123]

Cowtown and Richmond's ice cream (if it's still around)

 

[Emtgirljen]

The Motor City.

Me too!

 

[macraven]

Buddy Epson

 

[Dan Murphy]

Food
6 pro sports teams
Millenium Park (The Bean)
Navy Pier
The Lake Front
Skyline

....and too many to list

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Tarpon Springs- officially Greek food and sponges, unofficially... meth

Really? I had no idea. We always took guests there, when we lived in Tampa.

 

[C&Jx2]

Really? I had no idea. We always took guests there, when we lived in Tampa.

Which part? The Greek food, sponges, or meth? Lol... It’s pretty well hidden from the touristy areas of Tarpon.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Which part? The Greek food, sponges, or meth? Lol... It’s pretty well hidden from the touristy areas of Tarpon.

Meth

As a side note, I used to love to buy bar soap there. We stocked up every time we took someone to visit.

 

[Eeyore daily]

Tyson Chicken
Walmart headquarters
JB Hunt

 

[Deanna404]

Atlanta - Coca-Cola

 

[C&Jx2]

Meth

As a side note, I used to love to buy bar soap there. We stocked up every time we took someone to visit.

The good olive oil kind? It’s the best!

 

[superme80]

What does it WANT to be known for? 6 Flags Discovery Kingdom, Mare Island, and the Waterfront
What IS it known for? Crime and going bankrupt.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

The good olive oil kind? It’s the best!

Yes! It's the best soap I've found.