Russellville bids farewell as Feltner's Whatta-burger closes after 58 ...
In Russellville, the grills have gone quiet at a longtime River Valley favorite.Feltner’s Whatta-burger, known for serving burgers and fries to generations of A
katv.comHere’s the latest on Feltner’s Whatta-Burger in Russellville:
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Multiple local outlets report that Feltner’s Whatta-Burger closed its doors in early May 2026 after 58 years in business. The announcements came via the restaurant’s social media and were confirmed by several Arkansas outlets this week.
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The closure ends a long-running family-owned chapter near Arkansas Tech University and along Interstate 40, with owners expressing heartbreak and gratitude to the community in their posts.
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After a nearly six-decade run, observers note the closure as the end of an era for Russellville, with coverage noting the restaurant’s place in the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame and its role as a local gathering spot for burgers, fries, and pies.
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What happens next for the site or branding hasn’t been detailed in the reports I found, but readers can expect continued local coverage as the space transitions.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent local coverage and summarize any developments (e.g., plans for the site, potential successor businesses) and provide direct links.