Mr. John Chapman; first owner, entrepreneur, cotton farmer & one of Twiggs County’s wealthiest mid-nineteenth century citizens.
i. Land deeded by his father William Chapman. (d. 1848)
ii. Since 1807, the Chapman family were landowners.
iii. William Chapman drew Land Lot 111 during 1807 Land Lottery.
iv. 1830 John Chapman acquired Land Lot 112 & part of lot 85.
v. John Chapman married 4 times & had 9 children. (d. 1892)
vi. Last wife & children ran Hollywood Farms until 19o6.
At Hollywood Farms, we strive to offer you a superior culinary experience incorporating the flavors from our farm, local tastes, and the finest preparation. Every meal you will enjoy on our farm will be prepared exclusively for you and your group in our kitchen and menus will be prepared based on seasonal ingredients and your preferences.
Our Award-Winning Chef
It is our pleasure to introduce you to author & Award-Winning chef Scottie Johnson! Scottie offers a variety of dishes that will suit your personal preferences; from gourmet entrees to elegant and delightful desserts. One of his passion is to create new dishes while putting twists on traditional dishes.
Chef Scottie, a 27-year Army veteran, was the 2019 Georgia Seafood Champion of the annual Georgia Seafood Festival. We are delighted to have him bring his superior culinary skills to Hollywood Farms!
"I love what I do! The Passion and inspiration for creating new and interesting dishes comes from being able to explore creativity through the art of cooking. My cuisine reflects traditional and new family recipes with Great Flavors and exciting twists."
-Chef /Author Scottie A. Johnson