Greenback Diner breast cancer survivors serve up strength [Video]

GREENBACK, Tenn. — Inside Greenback Diner, two breast cancer survivors behind the grill share a special bond. They always take time to serve up support.

Everyone who walks through the doors of the diner in Loudon County feels like family, and the food brings comfort to the customers. But at this rural restaurant, every meal on the menu comes with a side of strength.

Tammy Tallent is the owner of the diner and has been since 2017. The journey of operating the community staple hasn’t always been easy. In fact, the sale of the diner happened while she was battling breast cancer.

“It was really scary,” Tallent said. “But when you stand back here and you hear all this noise behind you, people talking, and that’s the joy of it, and that’s what I enjoy …