Fox & Locke was established in 1947 by Jack Fox and Martin Locke, historic Leiper’s Fork grocery Fox & Locke (formerly known as Puckett’s Grocery of Leiper’s Fork) has been in operation for more than 75 years. It first opened across the street, but quickly outgrew its first home and moved to a larger building in 1955.

Everything changed when live music came to the grocery in 2002, attracting songwriters, artists, and visitors from around the world. Today, their Thursday Open Mic Night is the stuff of legend, considered by up-and-coming musicians as the unofficial gateway to Music City. Fox & Locke had no idea their little country store would someday be known as a top-shelf music venue, but they knew how an authentic, friendly gathering spot can create a tight-knit community. In 2022, Fox & Locke returned the heart of Leipers Fork village and to its roots by honoring its original name.