About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a regular noticed something peculiar in the Publix parking lot—a shopping cart parked next to itself, as if it had decided to take a break. Curious neighbors began stopping to admire this unusual sight. Soon enough, a delivery driver arrived and started pushing another cart into place, creating an entire row of resting carts. Word spread quickly, and soon families were bringing their kids to see the ‘shopping cart picnic area.’ The manager, puzzled but amused, decided to leave them be—after all, free advertising for a relaxed shopping experience never hurt anyone. Eventually, someone forgot to return one cart, and the tradition continued, becoming a quirky local landmark.
2. One night, an employee was stocking shelves when he heard strange noises coming from behind the cheese section. Curious, he peeked around the corner and found…nothing but empty boxes and crumbs. Suddenly, a mouse scurried out of the shadows, causing him to jump back in surprise. The employee chuckled to himself, thinking maybe it was just an overactive imagination. But as he turned around, he saw a bag of cheese chips leaning against the wall, grinning like a mischievous ghost. That’s when he realized Publix might be playing pranks on its own staff.
3. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock of Publix. As he unloaded crates of fresh produce, he felt a sudden chill and heard faint whispers echoing through the empty aisles. Curious, he followed the voices until they led him to the freezer section. There, among rows of ice cream, stood an old man in a tattered apron, whispering recipes for banana splits. Turns out it was just Mr. Jenkins, a regular who liked to hang out there after his shift at the bakery next door. The delivery driver laughed, realizing it wasn’t ghosts but good ol’ Mr. Jenkins sharing his secrets again.
4. At dusk, as customers began leaving Publix, someone caught sight of something odd—an eerie humming noise seemed to follow each shopper down the aisles. Curious, a delivery driver followed the sound and found nothing but empty shelves. Meanwhile, an elderly neighbor reported hearing it too while pushing her cart through the produce section. By closing time, everyone in town had their own theory—maybe it was the ghost of Publix’s original owner, or just the air conditioning playing tricks on people. In reality, no one ever bothered checking again because who wants to admit they were spooked by a grocery store?