How Is Chicken Fried Steak Like A Toot'n Totum? Lamesa.

Let us all welcome Lamesa to the party. Toot'n Totum is expanding, staking a bigger claim into this part of Texas. This time, it's south of Lubbock.

Everyone, let's welcome Lamesa to the party.

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Lamesa, Texas Getting Their Own Toot'n Totum

Toot'n Totum posted images of the ground breaking on social media. It's official. The Toot'n Totum footprint is growing.

Lamesa, Texas; Birthplace Of Chicken Fried Steak...Depending On Who You Ask

Lamesa, while a small town, actually has an interesting bit of history. The most interesting fact is that Lamesa, TX is the birthplace of the chicken fried steak.

You read that right. They are the birthplace of chicken fried steak, at least according to them, one intrepid journalist, and a former governor.

According to legend, there was a cook named Jimmy Don Perkins who got confused when looking at an order. He didn't notice a comma separating two orders, which gave Jimmy Don the idea that someone wanted a "chicken fried steak."

The rest is history, or is it?

Supposedly, The Legend Was Made Up

It is alleged that once pressed about the issue, the reporter who wrote about the legendary first chicken fried steak fessed up to it all being made up. That didn't stop former governor Rick Perry, though.

In 2011, he went ahead and named Lamesa the birthplace of the chicken fried steak. It all happened the night before their first chicken fried steak festival.

So now, it doesn't matter who made up what; or what is true and what isn't. Lamesa, TX is officially recognized as the birthplace of the chicken fried steak.

And, now, they've got their very own Toot'n Totum.

Visit These 16 Texas Cities And Towns At Least Once As A Texan

It's a fact that Texas is a huge state and because of its size, there are also a lot of things to see, visit and experience in The Lone Star State. Both Texas visitors and Texans alike should visit our awesome cities and attractions. By no means are these all the activities in these wonderful cities. They're just a few examples of things to do.

Teeny Tiny Towns of the Texas Panhandle

Don't blink! You just might miss these TINY towns that are dotted around the Texas Panhandle.

Some of these are unincorporated communities and some of these are just plain ol' small!

Either way, these teensy weensy tiny towns and their populations will make you say "wow" (and maybe even squint and say "that's all!?"). Check them out: