Sep 18, 2018
Greek natives and their kin built the Birmingham restaurant scene, from barbecue joints to hotdog stands to steakhouses. Bright Star, founded in 1907, is the old guard and Johnny's is the new guard Greek restaurant.


TrueSouth is an SEC Network/ ESPN television show, conceived by executive producer Wright Thompson and host John T Edge, directed by Tim Horgan of Bluefoot Entertainment. We tell honest stories about the past, present, and future of the South. In each city, we focus on two restaurants that talk to each other in interesting ways. From barbecue joints to gas station ceviche cafes, we share the origins of these restaurants, the forces threatening them, and the belief systems that support them.
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Sep 18, 2018
Greek natives and their kin built the Birmingham restaurant scene, from barbecue joints to hotdog stands to steakhouses. Bright Star, founded in 1907, is the old guard and Johnny's is the new guard Greek restaurant.
Sep 25, 2018
From Wright Thompson and John T. Edge, TrueSouth introduces viewers to Southern food and culture. The series takes viewers to two bedrock spots and explores various cities and their environs, getting to know good people through good food.
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 9, 2018
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
TrueSouth Season 1 premiered on September 18, 2018.
TrueSouth Season 1 has 4 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Birmingham". It aired on September 18, 2018.
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