The Atlanta Braves are on a hunt for the ultimate watering hole in what they've dubbed 'Braves Country,' reaching out to their own fan kingdom, which spans several Southern states, looking for the gold standard in local bars. Fans are encouraged to pitch in their vote for the top taverns where Braves' spirit is as omnipresent as the peanuts and Cracker Jacks across Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, nominations flew open starting today, fans eager to cheer for their beloved haunt have only until the stroke of midnight on March 13 before the gates close on this contest – so time is as critical as a two-out, bases-loaded situation. Come March 25, the finalists, one bar from each state that's part of Braves Nation, will step up to the plate as voting opens, giving folks a shot to swing for the fences until midnight, March 27.
The grand prize isn't just peanuts - the bar crowned 'Best in Braves Country' is slated to throw a watch party to end all watch parties, courtesy of the Braves themselves during the upcoming season, not to mention basking in the neon glow of a sign proclaiming their victory. As reported by MLB's official press release runners-up from each participating state will not walk away empty-handed, each earning their own state-shaped neon pride and a swag bag stuffed with Braves treats.
Brace for the big reveal on Opening Day, March 28, when the king of bars will be hailed in a pregame ceremony – surely a day when taps will flow with the pride of a thousand home runs, and the chatter will be nothing short of legendary tales of Braves' conquests. To cast your lot in this barroom match-up, head over to the official Atlanta Braves page — and remember, it's not just a title, it's a testament to the spirit of the fans and their second homes during the season.
