Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Whatta-Burger Closes After 58 Years in Russellville Arkansas
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame inductee Feltner’s Whatta-Burger has closed after 58 years in Russellville Arkansas near Arkansas Tech University.
arkansasradio.comHere’s the latest on Feltner’s Whatta-Burger in Russellville:
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Feltner’s Whatta-Burger in Russellville, a longtime local icon, announced its closure and served its final meals on May 9, 2026, after 58 years in operation. The owners credited the community for decades of support and memories. [source coverage cites the restaurant’s Facebook announcement and local reporting][1][2][3]
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Reports note the restaurant opened in 1968 (originally founded by Robert “Bob” Feltner) and became a fixture for Arkansas Tech University students and travelers along Interstate 40. The closure marks the end of an era for a family-owned, Arkansas-centric burger spot.[2][7]
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Local media and outlets highlighted how the closure was communicated via social media, with the business thanking customers for years of loyalty and memories. Several outlets paraphrased the owners’ heartfelt messages in their coverage.[3][7][1]
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If you’re seeking more immediate details (e.g., last-day photos, official social posts, or community reactions), I can pull in direct quotes or summarize the announcements from the cited articles. Would you like me to compile a brief timeline or a map of the Russellville location for nostalgia/history purposes?
Citations:
- The closing announcement and date reported by WhatNow and Arkansas-focused outlets.[1][2]
- Local coverage noting the 58-year history and origins in 1968.[7][2]
- Additional confirmation of the social-media-based closure and community response.[3]