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🤤We Found the BIGGEST Tenderloin in Indiana
Plus - A popcorn shop featured on the Food Network, endless shopping at Indiana Premium Outlets, and a golf course designed by a Masters champion - all found in Edinburgh.
Austin Sellers & Nate Spangle
March 15, 2026
Edinburgh
Small Town Breakdown
Edinburgh, Indiana is home to the biggest tenderloin in the Hoosier State, premium outlets that pull in shoppers from hours away, and a golf course designed with the input of 1979 Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller.
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Fast Facts
📍LOCATION: South-central Indiana
Edinburgh is mostly located in the southeast corner of Johnson County. It also extends into the southwest corner of Shelby County and northern portion of Bartholomew County.
I-65 runs north-south just east of Edinburgh, providing exits to town and the Indiana Premium Outlets.
U.S. Highway 31 runs north-south through town, leading north through Franklin and south through Columbus.
35 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis
15 minutes north of Columbus
1 hour east of Bloomington
👥 POPULATION & RANKING
4,478 residents (as of 2024)
Ranks as Indiana’s 143rd-largest town/city
Sixth-largest incorporated town/city in Johnson County, and second-largest in both Shelby and Bartholomew counties.
📏 LAND AREA
3.11 square miles
📅 FOUNDED
Johnson County was created on Dec. 31, 1822, when Indiana Governor William Hendricks signed a bill.
The county was platted in 1823 and named after Indiana’s first Supreme Court Chief Justice John Johnson.
Franklin was platted and selected as the county seat in 1823.
Edinburgh was platted in 1822 and is recognized as Johnson County’s first settlement.
Edinburgh became incorporated in 1853.
🏥 MAIN INDUSTRIES: Retail, Manufacturing
Indiana Premium Outlets is the main driver of retail in Edinburgh.
Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital and ER is a critical care hospital with advanced specialty care services.
Danzer has one of its eight production sites across the globe in Edinburgh, once known as the veneer capital of the world.
Challenge Plastic Products, Inc., part of the fishing industry, has manufactured bait buckets and cricket containers in town for over 20 years.
Shop Till You Drop
Owned by Simon Property Group, Indiana Premium Outlets is the go-to spot for shopping in Edinburgh and south-central Indiana. It originally opened as Edinburgh Premium Outlets in 1989 and today has nearly 75 stores with huge savings, including Nike Factory Store, Under Armour, Michael Kors, kate spade new york, Columbia Sportswear Company, Sunglass Hut, and so many more.
If you prefer supporting local businesses, head to Exit 76 Antique Mall and Not Just Popcorn. The story of Not Just Popcorn began in 1989, when Carole Buck started with eight original flavors. Over 35 years later, her gourmet flavored popcorn has expanded to over 40 flavors with shipments being made to dozens of countries around the world. The popcorn shop was featured on the Food Network in 2001 and more recently in the Food Network Magazine and Yahoo Travel.
16 Ounces for $9.99
We’re starting with an Indiana staple in Edinburgh, the tenderloin sandwich at Edinburgh Diner. They call it the giant breaded tenderloin sandwich, and it’s just that – 16 oz. of juicy flavor to be exact – and it’s only $9.99. It’s incredibly good.
If a tenderloin isn’t your preferred choice, their all-day breakfast, wraps, and burgers are good alternatives.
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What the “H”?
When it was founded and platted in 1822, Edinburgh was spelled with the “h” at the end of its name. Then in 1899, the spelling of the post office changed to Edinburg and the “h” was officially dropped. It wasn’t restored until 1977 thanks to the Town Council. With or without the “h”, the pronunciation ED-uhn-berg never changed.
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More on the Menu
For a local option dishing out slow-cooked meats with catering services available, Hickory Hillz BBQ is the spot. They have 4.5 stars on Google among nearly 1,000 reviews, with many raving about the brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and smoked mac & cheese.
For authentic Mexican food from Veracruz, Mexico, the food truck Antojitos Rosita is the real deal. You can’t go wrong with its carne asada, al pastor, or birria tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or really anything on the menu. It was named #1 Best Food Truck and runner-up for Best Taco in the 2025 Readers’ Choice awards in The Republic newspaper out of nearby Columbus.
Montana Mike’s Steakhouse near the Indiana Premium Outlets serves up delicious steaks, ribs, seafood, burgers, and more. There are only seven Montana Mike’s locations across the country – three in Indiana (also: Anderson, Greenfield), two in Oklahoma, one in Texas, and one in Iowa.
Cliff’s Bar is a popular shotgun bar to grab a burger or wings, watch the game, shoot some pool, play darts or Golden Tee, and have a cold one. This March they’re hosting Poker nights every Thursday and live music every Friday, and it’ll be a chill spot to watch college hoops.
Military Base
Established in 1942, Camp Atterbury is a 34,000-acre military training base that serves as a training site for active, reserve, and National Guard forces. It is managed by the Indiana National Guard. In addition to a memorial park and museum, there’s the Whitaker Campground for camping.
Headin’ to Edinburgh
In September the annual Fall Festival takes place for four days in the heart of town. Attendees can enjoy food vendors, live entertainment, midway booths, carnival rides, and a parade.
If you have an appreciation for historic architecture, Edinburgh has three districts worth exploring on the National Register of Historic Places: South Walnut Street Historic District, Toner Historic District, and the Edinburgh Commercial Historic District.
Timbergate Golf Course was designed by Clyde Johnston with the help of Indiana native and 1979 Masters Tournament champion Fuzzy Zoeller. It is one of four Indiana courses rated as a “good value” by Golf Digest, and the only one south of Indianapolis. The 18-hole links style design poses a challenge for golfers of all levels. Weekday rates are just $46, weekends are $55, and twilight rates after 2 p.m. are $40.
Edinburgh Community High School is home of the Lancers. They have not won an IHSAA state title in school history, but softball did win Class 1A regional titles in 2011 and 2017. Boys basketball also has a pair of regional titles on its resume, the first coming in 1951 and the second in 2012 in Class 1A.