The first TR I tried was in Hickory, NC. Perhaps it was because we were on vacation, visiting family, but I was initially enamored with the Texas theme and general country style friendliness. I loved the peanuts on the table, the plethora of TV screens blaring all manner of sports contests and the friendly waiters all coupled with a few beers and lots of laughter.
Having been a few more times, I still like the vibe but I can take it in small doses - occasionally. Their steaks are pretty darn good and cooked to order but I can only take so much country music and cowboys.