For Gregory Glass, food has always been more than nourishment; it’s a sermon. Each sandwich, each bite, tells a story shaped by travel, family, and a deep connection to his Mississippi roots. After years of cooking in chain restaurants, experimenting with food trucks in Texas and exploring the flavors of South America, Glass has returned home to Jackson with a renewed purpose to feed both the body and the spirit.
On November 1st, Glass opened the doors to his newest venture, Sermon Sandwich Bar, located in the heart of Fondren Corners. For him, the move isn’t just about opening a business, it’s about homecoming, healing, and hope.
“Fondren has always been an area I gravitated to naturally,” Glass said. “Maybe because I’m an artist, maybe because I went to Murrah. Either way, we wanted to wait 18 months before we tried any business in Jackson. The climate was a little unsettled when we returned from South America in ’23, but my wife saw something changing. We both felt the possibilities. Jackson deserves all the good things, so we wanted to be a part of that.”…