Catfish Cabin began in the early 70's as Catfish Kitchen, owned by Judge Barrett Holmes. In the mid-70's, it was bought by the current owner, Tara Herrin's parents. Back then, it was a cafeteria-style restaurant with only two kitchen workers, Velma and Ethel. Over the years, it changed hands and names several times, becoming The Pagoda and then Katfish Korral until January 2005, when Tara Herrin took full ownership and renamed it Catfish Cabin. This name and model have remained to this day.