Ingles

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while stocking shelves in Ingles Market, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar: an old newspaper wrapped around a package of bananas. Curious, he unwrapped it—only to discover a vintage postcard from the 1950s, addressed to someone named ‘Mrs. Smith.’ The delivery driver grinned, thinking maybe Mrs. Smith had forgotten to mail her postcard. He decided to keep it as a surprise for her next visit. Months later, when an elderly lady came shopping and recognized him, she exclaimed, 'Why, you're that nice man who left my banana postcard!' Everyone laughed, and Ingles became known for its mysterious but friendly deliveries.

2. In the late afternoon, as an employee was restocking the shelves at Ingles, he overheard a customer mutter, 'I thought I left that here.' Curious, the worker followed the voice and found an old coin lying on the floor. ‘Did you drop this?’ he asked. The customer looked down, smiled sheepishly, and replied, ‘No, but it looks like I’m due for some good luck!’

3. In the early hours of the morning, an Ingles supermarket employee heard an unusual announcement over the store’s intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, if you see a talking banana near the bananas, please inform security.’ Curious, the worker followed the instructions and soon spotted a brightly dressed banana standing among its fellows. 'Excuse me,' said the talking fruit, 'I’m on duty today—security detail.' A nearby delivery driver chuckled, shaking his head: 'Another day, another talking produce emergency!' The story became local lore, with neighbors often stopping in to check out the 'talkative' bananas.

4. At midnight, when only the night shift clerk remained, Ingles grocery store seemed quiet—until someone started humming 'Happy Birthday' from the produce aisle. Suddenly, a delivery driver appeared from behind the cheese counter, joining in with his deep baritone. The night clerk, startled but smiling, realized it was just another prank and laughed along. By morning, everyone knew about the midnight serenade, and Ingles became the talk of the town for its friendly—and slightly spooky—evening antics.