Cindy Harris stops by the Holly Pond Bread Company on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 for a mini Bronco cake sporting the Holly Pond mascot.
“ If it hadn’ t been for him, none of this would have been possible,” she said.“ He is always working on something over here— moving something, building something, hanging lights, or helping me with whatever crazy idea I come up with next.”
The couple has three children, Tiffany, Steffany and Justin, and six grandchildren, Taylor, Austin, Kendall, Charlie, Lucy and Cade.
As for explaining how an antique tractor made the journey from a neighbor’ s field to the front yard of her store, Hitt said that it once belonged to the late Mike Wisener, a beloved member of the Holly Pond community who passed away in 2022. She and Tony honored his memory by placing the tractor next to the store. It has since become a favorite photo spot for families and children while serving as another reminder that the Holly Pond Bread Company is about much more than what items are on the menu.
“ We offered to take the tractor to Mike’ s daughter’ s house, but she told us that it was right there where it needed to be,” said Hitt.
Faith is also at the center of Hitt’ s business. The words from John 6:35-“ I am the bread of life”- are displayed above the store’ s entrance and incorporated into the packaging of items.
“ God continues to bless this little store beyond anything I ever imagined,” Hitt said.“ Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself just how far He has brought me. He has placed so many wonderful people in my path, and I am beyond grateful. When folks walk through that door, I want them to feel like they belong here. It is not just a store to buy a loaf of bread; it’ s a gathering place for the community.”
And while Holly Pond Bread Company may be known for its sourdough, cinnamon rolls, and orange rolls, Hitt hopes customers leave with something else as well- the feeling that they have been welcomed into a little piece of the Holly Pond community.
One loaf, one pan of rolls and one friendship at a time. C
38 Cullman magazine | HOLIDAY 2026