Residents in Decatur, Tennessee, have to find somewhere else to do their grocery shopping. The Piggly Wiggly has temporarily been closed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture due to a rodent infestation.

The TDA received a citizen complaint on February 22, and a Regional Supervisor came out the following day to investigate. During that visit, rodent activity was observed.

After the visit, a short-term plan to keep the store open was discussed between the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Piggly Wiggly officials.

The plan included removing affected food items, cleaning, and sanitizing certain areas of the store.On March 7, a follow-up visit was done.

TDA found that evidence of rodents remained, so a temporary Notice of Closure was issued.

The store could also face financial penalties.