Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation

Since opening in 2011, the Local No. 7 has been an integral part of the Tucker community. As a beloved spot for residents, the restaurant played a pivotal role in the grassroots effort toward the city’s incorporation.  Soon after opening, the Local No. 7 spearheaded a beloved Tucker tradition. The annual Tucker Chili Cook-Off has brought people together on Main Street to cook, taste, and vote on locally made chili since 2012.  As an established part of the community, the burger restaurant was a no-brainer when Tucker leaders planned meetings to discuss establishing cityhood. The restaurant was the backdrop for the advancement of Tucker as its own city, with all meetings about incorporation taking place at the Local No. 7.  “We’ve worked with other local groups – Tucker Business Association, the Main Street Alliance – to help build Tucker,” owner Luis Finley told Rough Draft. “We met people that had already been here for years and helped them see our vision for what we thought