CHUG and CHOW: America's Tucked-Away Eateries and Watering Holes

200 Years of River Lore: Mississippi's Legendary Under The Hill Saloon Where Mark Twain Once Slept


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Join award-winning host and author of CHUG & CHOW Todd Newton for a wild ride down to Natchez, Mississippi, where the mighty Mississippi River meets 200 years of untamed history at Under The Hill Saloon.

This legendary watering hole has been serving drinks since the 1800s when rough-and-tumble "Kaintuck" rivermen would pull their flatboats up to the notorious landing known as "Under the Hill" – once called the most dissipated spot in the world.

The Tattooed Traveler takes you inside America's most authentic river bar, where dollar bills stick to the ceiling, Mark Twain's ghost still roams the guest suite upstairs, and second-generation owners Andre Farish Jr. and Melissa Morrison keep the spirit of old Mississippi alive. From brothel to warehouse to the last standing saloon from the flatboat era, this 200-year-old building has seen it all.

Discover why Natchez Under the Hill was the wild playground for Kentucky boatmen, how a Korean War veteran transformed a deteriorating riverfront into a tourist destination, and what makes authentic dive bars like this so rare in modern America. Plus, hear exclusive stories from the current owners about running one of the oldest continuously operating bars on the Mississippi River.

Whether you're a history buff, river enthusiast, or just love authentic American dive bars, this episode of CHUG & CHOW delivers the real stories behind one of the South's most character-filled establishments.

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CHUG and CHOW: America's Tucked-Away Eateries and Watering HolesBy Todd Newton