Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman previously co-starred together on the sitcom Reba (2001–2007) before reuniting in Happy's Place.

Several guest stars also previously worked with McEntire and Peterman on Reba, including Steve Howey, Christopher Rich, and JoAnna Garcia Swisher.

Reba McEntire helped develop the pilot for Happy's Place and also serves as an executive producer on the series.

Although the show is set in a bar in Knoxville, Tennessee, it is actually filmed at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California.

The series' first season was expanded twice after its initial order, growing from a put pilot commitment to a full 18-episode season through additional script orders in November 2024.

Reba McEntire received a nomination for Favorite Female TV Star (Family) at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards for her role as Bobbie.

The show received mixed reviews, with a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes (average 5.8/10 from 11 critics) and a Metacritic score of 60/100 based on 8 critics.