Mellencamp, who grew up in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with the 'Southern Charm' star, joked that she's "one of the only people" in the town that "did not make out Shep"

Shep Rosemet up with Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsalum Teddi Mellencampamid her brain cancer battle.“In case you all didn’t know my hometown friend @teddimellencamp recently had several tumors removed from her brain 🧠,

Teddi Mellencamp reunited with childhood friend Shep Rose ahead of undergoing radiation to treat her cancer. Mellencamp, 43, documented their reunion via Instagram on Monday, March 17, sharing that the pair were meeting for lunch.