Traditional Milling & Baking At Its Finest

In stories of olden, the miller was one of the cornerstones of the town that was responsible for the lifeblood of the community. The farmers depended on him come harvest to sell their wheat, corn and barley to and on the backend the locals depended on the mill to produce the flour, cornmeal and other essentials to feed their families. 

The same can be said for Silver Dollar City, where the quaint centuries-old gristmill in the heart of The City powers up each morning with the turn of the waterwheel. The familiar sounds of surging, chugging water and the steady thump of the Slow Tom outside keep time as the day goes by.

Inside Sullivan’s Mill, folks discover craftsman Frank Capps busy overseeing the grinding process as he has for nearly 30 years. Carefully ensuring that the very finest stone ground meals, both yellow and white, get bagged up by the pound and ready for the guests to pick the mix that’s just right for them. The sign on the wall where he works reads, “Fresh ground with all the natural nutriments left lovingly undisturbed.” And this is just the way Capps feels about the care that he puts into each and every bag that leaves the shop.

Stroll through the large barn doors of the mill on your next visit to watch him demonstrate his trade. “I’ve just always loved what I’m doing here,” he muses with a smile as he pours a scoopful of corn. “A lot of that love comes from visiting with people. Growing up, my folks said I never met a stranger. I still haven’t!” When done chatting, take home your choice of goods: Buckwheat Flour, Pancake Mix, Grits, Funnel Cake Mix, White or Yellow Corn Meal, Biscuit Mix and more. Or walk over to the bakers’ counter at the mill to discover loaves of bread to take home, along with honey-glazed biscuits and other amazing treats.