Route 96 Cafe Celebrates First Anniversary

Tyrelle Tankersley, proprietor, and Heather Evans, manager, pose between customers during the cafe’s celebrations. Staff Photo
Tyrelle Tankersley, proprietor, and Heather Evans, manager, pose between customers during the cafe’s celebrations. Staff Photo

Route 96 Cafe customers were treated to a little extra on Thursday, February 11, 2021, as the restaurant celebrated its first anniversary with a customer appreciation cake or three.

Tyrelle Tankersley and Heather Evans had barely been open a month when the State went into a COVID-19 shutdown/quarantine/ lockdown. With the help of their family, staff, and a growing, loyal clientele, they were able t…