In a quiet corner of southwestern Indiana, where Friday night dinners once meant waiting for a booth and the hum of familiar chatter, a longtime neighborhood staple has gone dark. For folks in Evansville who’ve relied on that reliable glow from the parking lot, whether grabbing ribs after a game or just a quick drink with friends, the change hit like the end of an era nobody saw coming.
Last week, both Applebee’s Evansville locations shut down. Crews took down the exterior signage. Inside the window, there was a printed note.
“Thank you for being our neighbor for the last 30 years.” That’s all it said…