🏭 Night-Shift Jobs at Mann+Hummel, Pizza King Catering and Bird Seed for the Cold Months: Your Main Street Roundup

Or: Let Somebody Else Cook Tonight, Thanksgiving Sides Being Planned in Whitwell, a Fresh Wash for the House and Halloween Fun on Cherry Street

By Thomas Seest, Dunlap.Today · Friday, October 23, 2026

Friday on Main Street is like the last hour of a work day at the feed store. The rush is over, folks are swapping news at the counter, and everybody’s thinking about supper. This week’s news is work, warm food and getting ready for the cold. A big Dunlap plant is hiring for evening and overnight shifts. A Dunlap pizza place is now catering weddings and reunions. The hardware store has stocked up on winter bird seed, and a South Pittsburg store has Carhartt bibs on the rack. A Whitwell farmstand is planning Thanksgiving sides, a Pikeville barbecue place has a Friday buffet tonight, and Cherry Street has Halloween fun on the calendar.

Here’s what’s in it: Mann+Hummel in Dunlap is hiring 2nd and 3rd shift workers through Aerotek, Dunlap Pizza King now caters weddings, reunions and parties, Elder’s Ace Hardware has CHIRP bird seed and Hammer’s Department Store has Carhartt bib overalls for $79.98, Dar & Darryl’s Farmstand is planning ready-to-heat Thanksgiving sides, Morgan Brothers BBQ serves a Friday night buffet 5–8 p.m., DC Power Wash Solutions is offering exterior cleaning before winter and Small Town Hatchet and The Game Shack have Halloween and holiday plans. As always, the dates are gathered at the bottom so they don’t slip your mind.

⏱️ What this means for you in 30 seconds

• Need work? Mann+Hummel in Dunlap is filling 2nd and 3rd shift jobs. Hiring goes through Aerotek, a staffing company.
• Tonight, Fri., Oct. 23: Morgan Brothers BBQ buffet in Pikeville, 5–8 p.m. Call (423) 447-6423.
• Feeding the birds this winter? CHIRP seed is at Elder’s Ace Hardware, 16414 Rankin Ave., Dunlap. Call (423) 949-4151.
• Thanksgiving sides: Dar & Darryl’s in Whitwell wants to know what you’d order. Not taking orders yet.
• Sat., Oct. 31, 12:30 p.m.: Halloween axe-throwing tournament at Small Town Hatchet, $35 per player.

🏭 Lights On After Dark: Mann+Hummel Is Hiring Evening and Overnight Shifts

Mann+Hummel in Dunlap is hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift positions, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. The hiring post says interested folks can learn more by stopping by between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Hiring is handled through Aerotek, a staffing company, not directly by the plant, so you’ll work with Aerotek to apply and get started. Some neighbors who already applied said they’re still waiting to hear back, so the process may take a little time. The post didn’t list pay, so ask about pay and benefits when you talk with them.

What it means for you: A night-shift job is like milking before daylight. It’s not everybody’s cup of coffee, but for some households it fits just right, especially if somebody else is home with the kids during the day. If you apply, write down who you talked to and the date, and give it a week or so before you call back.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Mann-Hummel hiring) · Dunlap.Directory listing

🍕 The Pizza Comes to the Party: Dunlap Pizza King Now Caters

Dunlap Pizza King is now offering catering for weddings, family reunions and milestone events like retirement parties, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. The family-owned restaurant is known for its pizza, calzones, pasta, wings and sandwiches, plus Greek dishes like gyros and souvlaki. For menus, prices and open dates, contact the restaurant directly.

What it means for you: Hiring a caterer you already know is like asking the neighbor who always brings the best casserole. You already know what you’re getting. If you’ve got a holiday get-together, a birthday or a reunion coming up, it’s one less thing to cook, and the money stays in town.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Dunlap Pizza King catering) · Dunlap.Directory listing

🐦 Ready for the Cold: Bird Seed in Dunlap, Carhartt Bibs in South Pittsburg

Elder’s Ace Hardware, at 16414 Rankin Ave. in Dunlap, is now carrying CHIRP wild bird food, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. The Caliente blend is a spicy mix that birds like but squirrels usually leave alone. It draws chickadees, juncos and finches. The Max Attract blend mixes sunflower and thistle seed for goldfinches, purple finches, redpolls and siskins. Call (423) 949-4151.

Down in Marion County, Hammer’s Department Store, at 220 S. Cedar Ave. in South Pittsburg, has Carhartt bib overalls for $79.98, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. The store has been open since 1942 and carries men’s and women’s clothes, Carhartt workwear and boots. Call (423) 837-7396.

What it means for you: Stocking the feeder in October is like filling the pantry before the snow. The birds will remember where the food is when the cold comes. And a good pair of bibs is like a good dog: it’ll stick with you through a lot of cold mornings. If you’ve got outdoor chores this winter, now’s a calm time to shop before everybody else does.

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🦃 Supper’s Handled: A Friday Buffet Tonight and Thanksgiving Sides in the Works

Tonight, Friday, Oct. 23, Morgan Brothers BBQ, at 38408 US-127 in Pikeville, serves its Friday night buffet from 5 to 8 p.m., Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. This week’s buffet has fried catfish, smoked meatloaf and pit-smoked half chickens, plus Southern sides, a salad bar and homemade desserts. The restaurant also runs a 75-cent wing special until 8 p.m. Call (423) 447-6423.

Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, Dar & Darryl’s Farmstand in Whitwell is planning homemade Thanksgiving sides and desserts, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. This year they’d come fully cooked and refrigerated, not frozen, with reheating instructions. Ideas on the list include cornbread dressing, baked mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole and pecan, pumpkin, coconut cream and apple pies, in small (2–4 people) or family-size pans. This is a planning step, not an order form yet. The farmstand is asking customers what they’d want, so comment, message or call them to weigh in.

And over in Whitwell, Cafe on 28, at 14170 Highway 28, shared its menu of daily specials, from country fried steak and catfish to homemade meatloaf, with sides like fried green tomatoes and turnip greens, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. Call (423) 658-8281.

What it means for you: Planning Thanksgiving in October is like splitting kindling in summer. It feels early, but you’ll be glad come November. If cooking the whole meal wears you out, tell Dar & Darryl’s which sides you’d buy, and let the turkey be your only job.

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🧽 A Fresh Face for the House: DC Power Wash Solutions

DC Power Wash Solutions, serving the Sequatchie Valley, is reminding homeowners not to forget the outside of the house, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. The company does pressure washing and soft washing for homes and businesses, including driveways, siding, decks and storefronts, and says it is licensed and insured. Call (423) 509-9169.

What it means for you: Washing the siding is like wiping the mud off your boots before you come in. It takes off the grime before it settles in for the winter. Whoever you hire for outside work, it’s always smart to ask if they’re licensed and insured, just like this company says it is.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: DC Power Wash Solutions) · Dunlap.Directory listing

🎃 Fun on the Calendar: Holiday Parties, an Axe Tournament and Decorated Cars

Small Town Hatchet, the axe-throwing place on Cherry Street in Dunlap, is inviting businesses and groups to book holiday parties and team outings now, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. They host birthdays, work parties and other group get-togethers, with food and cold drinks. Message or call them to ask about dates.

A reminder from an earlier roundup: Small Town Hatchet’s Halloween axe-throwing tournament is Saturday, Oct. 31. Doors open at noon, and throwing starts at 12:30 p.m. It’s $35 per player, with cash prizes and gift cards for the top three. Message them to save a spot.

The Game Shack in Dunlap is taking registrations for its Hot Rod Halloween decorated-car event, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. Spots are limited and first-come, first-served, and the winners get custom trophies handmade by Sara. Call (423) 949-4263 during business hours or message them on Facebook. The post didn’t give the event date, so ask when you call.

What it means for you: Booking a holiday party in October is like getting your name on the church supper list early. The good spots go first. And if you’ve got a car and a few decorations, Hot Rod Halloween could be a fun Saturday for the whole family.

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📌 Quick Notes: A Kitchen Job in Jasper and Saturday Hours in Monteagle

Zombie Ice Cream in Jasper, at 904 Betsy Pack Drive, is looking for an experienced cook for nights and weekends, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. Call (423) 939-9739.

Shull Chiropractic Clinic, at 16 1st St. in Monteagle, has added Saturday hours, 10 a.m. to noon, on Oct. 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 5, Dunlap.Today reported Oct. 23. Call (931) 924-4869 for an appointment.

What it means for you: Saturday hours are like a back door left unlatched for a neighbor. They make it easier for working folks to get in. If weekdays are hard for you, write those three Saturdays down.

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📅 Dates to Circle (Stick These on the Fridge)

• Today, Fri., Oct. 23: Morgan Brothers BBQ Friday buffet, Pikeville, 5–8 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 24: Shull Chiropractic Saturday hours, Monteagle, 10 a.m.–noon.
• Sat., Oct. 31: Halloween axe tournament, Small Town Hatchet. Doors at noon, throwing at 12:30 p.m., $35.
• Sat., Nov. 14 and Sat., Dec. 5: More Shull Chiropractic Saturday hours, 10 a.m.–noon.
• Coming soon: Dar & Darryl’s Thanksgiving sides order details (not open yet). Hot Rod Halloween date: ask The Game Shack.

✅ Your Main Street Checklist for This Week

• ✅ Looking for work? Ask about Mann+Hummel’s 2nd and 3rd shift jobs, and ask Aerotek about pay and benefits.
• ✅ Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Morgan Brothers buffet, 5–8 p.m.
• ✅ Tell Dar & Darryl’s which Thanksgiving sides you’d buy.
• ✅ Pick up a bag of bird seed before the first hard freeze.
• ✅ Planning a holiday party or reunion? Call Dunlap Pizza King or Small Town Hatchet early.
• ✅ Hiring someone for outside work? Ask if they’re licensed and insured.
• ✅ Look up local shops on Dunlap.Directory, and send openings or hiring news to Dunlap.Today.

Practical rule: When you apply for a job or put in an order, write down who you talked to and the date, so you know who to call back.

— Dunlap.Today

📚 Plain-English Main Street Glossary

• 2nd shift / 3rd shift: Evening hours (2nd) and overnight hours (3rd) at a plant that runs around the clock.
• Staffing company: A business, like Aerotek, that hires and places workers for other companies.
• Catering: When a restaurant makes food for your event and brings it to you.
• Soft washing: Cleaning siding or roofs with low water pressure and cleaning solutions, gentler than a pressure washer.
• Licensed and insured: The business has the permits it needs and carries insurance in case something goes wrong on the job.
• Bib overalls: Work pants with a chest bib and shoulder straps, made to keep you warm and protected.
• Double elimination: A tournament where you’re out only after losing twice.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Mann+Hummel night-shift jobs?

Hiring goes through Aerotek, a staffing company. The hiring post said to stop by between 1 and 2 p.m. to learn more. Ask Aerotek about pay, benefits and how long the process takes.

Can I order Thanksgiving sides from Dar & Darryl’s now?

Not yet. The farmstand is still asking customers what they’d like. Comment, message or call them to share what you’d order, and watch for their order details.

What does Dunlap Pizza King cater?

Weddings, family reunions and milestone events like retirement parties, with dishes from its regular menu. Contact the restaurant for menus, prices and dates.

Which bird seed keeps squirrels away?

Elder’s Ace says the CHIRP Caliente blend is a spicy mix that birds like but squirrels usually avoid. Ask the staff which blend fits the birds in your yard.

When is Small Town Hatchet’s Halloween tournament?

Saturday, Oct. 31. Doors open at noon and throwing starts at 12:30 p.m. It costs $35 per player. Message them to save a spot.

When is Hot Rod Halloween at The Game Shack?

The post didn’t give a date. Call (423) 949-4263 during business hours or message The Game Shack on Facebook. Spots are limited.

🔗 Other Resources

• Dunlap.Directory: find local businesses
• Dunlap.Today: New businesses
• Dunlap.Directory: MANN+HUMMEL
• Dunlap.Directory: Dunlap Pizza King
• Dunlap.Directory: Elder’s Ace Hardware-Dunlap
• Dunlap.Directory: Morgan Brothers BBQ
• Dunlap.Directory: DC Power Wash Solutions
• Dunlap.Directory: Small Town Hatchet
• Dunlap.Directory: The Game Shack
• Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce calendar
• Dunlap.Today

🏡 Work, Warm Food and Getting Ready for the Cold

There’s nothing to fret over in this week’s Main Street news. A big plant needs workers, local kitchens are making it easier to feed a crowd, the stores are stocked for winter, and folks are planning Halloween fun and Thanksgiving tables. That’s what a steady little valley looks like: people working, cooking and getting ready together.

So pick one thing from this list, do it this week and tell a neighbor. Read Dunlap.Today for more of what’s new on Main Street, and send us a business we should know.