Smitty's Tenderloin Shop

In the winter of 1966, Bill Smith known as “Smitty” noticed a restaurant for sale across the street from his gas station at the corner of Fleur Drive & Army Post Rd. Blue Jay’s restaurant was selling after having been in business since 1950. Bill bought the restaurant and changed the name to Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop. Smitty’s opened for business in 1967. He continued the tradition of hand making & serving large breaded pork tenderloins. Bill “Smitty” Smith ran the restaurant until his retirement sixteen years later.