In the mid 1990’s, Russ & Judie Vinson were on a trip up north and they purchased an old diner with intentions to relocate it to North Georgia.  Their goal was to create a space that took you back to a simpler time, and provided a unique experience for all of North Georgia.  Fenders Diner was born in 1996, and it has been serving comfort food in Cornelia for almost 25 years.

Bradley & Sherry Cook took over from the Vinson’s and continued in their footsteps.  They successfully operated Fenders for many years.  During that time they expanded the hours, the menu, and the business as they added a catering operation and event facility.

After closing in 2020, Jay & Melissa Reeder completely restored this classic diner, updating just about everything but the name, while keeping the iconic retro style.  The *New* Fenders features a menu bolder than the Big Red Apple (developed by Chef Michael Shepherd) and an adjoining outdoor music venue.  Today, we’re proud to carry on the tradition of those who came before us with a focus on serving exceptional comfort food (with fresh ingredients cooked to order) and unmatched hospitality.  We love this tradition and the rich history of Cornelia, and want to create a place where our community can enjoy great food and drinks while celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just life in the North Georgia mountains.