Russellville bids farewell as Feltner’s Whatta-burger closes after 58 years

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KATV)— In Russellville, the grills have gone quiet at a longtime River Valley favourite.

Feltner’s Whatta-burger, identified for serving burgers and fries to generations of Arkansans, closed its doorways for the ultimate time. The announcement got here Friday on Facebook.

Owners Missy and Randy Ellis mentioned they’re heartbroken to shut the restaurant. Feltner’s Whatta-burger was opened 58 years in the past by Missy Ellis’ father, Bob Feltner, and it sits throughout the road from Arkansas Tech University.

Over the years, it grew to become a River Valley legend and a daily cease for college kids, locals and vacationers passing via on Interstate 40. Burgers, fried pies and milkshakes helped construct its repute, and in 2021 the restaurant was inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.

Now, Russellville is saying goodbye to a spot many thought of among the many greatest round. Feltner’s Whatta-burger shall be missed.