I live 10 miles north of Lake City ( Rocky Top). It’s good to see something new in that little town besides McDonald’s
@PapagenoMF5 ай бұрын
Such a cool store! So surprised they aren't playing bluegrass music in the background. Tourists would LOVE it. And they need to sell rock candy in Rocky Top!
@deirdrepasko90565 ай бұрын
I agree!
@ralphbourke54735 ай бұрын
----------------------- " It's time America re - builds it's traditions back to a way of life in the same way this couple has so lovingly done in Rocky Top Tennessee. Thank you for doing what your doing we hope it catches on across the country! " ----------------------------
@will4gzus5 ай бұрын
You can see the passion and love this couple has for their business. What a great country store!
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment and yes they have a passion for the store.
@kevinaltizer5 ай бұрын
Great looking store and it looks like the locals really love having it. My father was a head-carknocker in the coal mine for a while, so it's always good to be reminded of that.
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment. John
@thomasperina29905 ай бұрын
Hello John: Thank you for bringing us this important video on a terrific general store in the Tennessee town of Rocky Top. These wonderful people are exactly like those that built this great Country. John in all of your video's you have always brought out the warm & caring hearts of all those you have interviewed as well as videoed. Thank you again sir, God Bless, & be safe. Your loyal subscriber TMP from NJ.
@DavidSmith-cm9rq5 ай бұрын
A poke is a word from England, Also its used in Shakespere. yep a bag.
@shoenamcghee21995 ай бұрын
My paternal family's roots are in east Tennessee. So I always knew what a "poke" was. LOL Don't forget that soda pop was called "dope". My favorite part of the country lies in this area. ❤❤❤
@kjtilka5 ай бұрын
You need a checker table, potbelly stove, and free coffee for the old guys to come and hang out. And talk town gossip.
@judypatrick425 ай бұрын
Ain't Nothing Like A Good Ole Fried Bologna Sandwich.. Thanks For Taking Us Along. Love This Beautiful Country Store....
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@user-pl7bn2rt2d5 ай бұрын
I would like to Thank everyone at the Coal Miners General Store in Rocky Top Tennessee for everything you all do. Your hard work and dedication is outstanding 💪👍. Thank God for old general stores and the people that wants it to be around forever. Thank you John Ward for filming these wonderful places. May the good Lord always bless you all and keep you all safe and healthy where ever you go
@kjtilka5 ай бұрын
I luv the old general stores,
@tennesseesmoky90125 ай бұрын
From this interview, you can tell Jason’s and Natalie’s enthusiasm about this town of Rocky Top, Tennessee. His stake in the downtown district with The Coal CreekGeneral Store is serving as what seems to be a cornerstone for this community. In Tennessee, it’s hard to find a sandwich better than a good ol’ fried bologna sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and sliced sweet onion. Some folks it with mayo, others mustard, a few like both. Seems like the Cial Creek General Store is a thriving part of Anderson County and Rocky Top, Tennessee. Thanks to John for searching out and finding these little treasures all across our state.
@HardKnox3335 ай бұрын
I lived there back when it was still called Lake City. I'm so happy to see that old building come back to life. ❤
@paulyoung53275 ай бұрын
Wow a new adventure, I hope it works out for them, it looks like a lot of work has been done and more yet to do. I wish them luck, and look forward to you showing their progress through your great channel. Thanks John keep doing what you do.
@robertdknight5 ай бұрын
Very smart ownership and management of this wonderful business. Smart to take care of the local entrepreneurs in cash and help them to succeed (instead of consignment). Very creative marketing using facebook and surely word of mouth is helping them. Love the video. Another Tennessee treasure.
@chrismclain85875 ай бұрын
Rocky top? Nah lake City has been for years. Good to see Jason and his wife on this episode. John you are only missing Bob you know Bob's mart and Jason's buddy. Great work John love your work
@vlaw1565 ай бұрын
I am making a point to come by your store very soon. So proud of you guys for taking good care of a historic building in Rocky Top. God bless you guys.
@NickManCuso595 ай бұрын
Good Ol Rocky Top Rocky Top Tennessee !
@brianforrest33775 ай бұрын
Great video glad to see them re-do this ol building bring it back to life I’d love try them pickled eggs
@eileenmiller61135 ай бұрын
My Nana was born in Loudon Tennessee in 1900 love seeing what a store in that Era looks like.
@pjseiber27745 ай бұрын
Very excited to see some life coming back to Lake City. Great video. Wish these owners the best of luck. See you soon
@TheBaitShoppe-CrumpTN5 ай бұрын
My mamaw and papaw called the paper bags a Polk, hope to make it to visit here one day!
@peanutbutter355 ай бұрын
Good luck on carnivore! I’ve been on it since August 2023 ! Lost 30 pds super fast! Got off all meds! Was pre diabetic, no more bloating, it’s awesome!
@normamurray44505 ай бұрын
I live in B.C. Canada and I wish we had stores like this here. We used to, but unfortunately the big stores have taken over. I absolutely love this!
@MrMusic-nd5to5 ай бұрын
Another AWESOME video!!!!! I want one of their Bologna sandwiches 🥪💜
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
You should!
@garygarner90075 ай бұрын
Great video is always love the store the people and the bologna sandwiches
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Yes they are!
@sandramcd545 ай бұрын
Cool, good to see a fellow Carnivore …. Wish I could get that Clean meat seasoning…….Kudos from Western Australia 🇦🇺🙌👍❤️
@frankmarullo2285 ай бұрын
Another awesome video John ! THANK you for bringing back Old America . FRANK FROM MONTANA.....
@PaladinsLight5 ай бұрын
lovely place
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting
@lynngatlin44695 ай бұрын
I absolutely love these old school places that you film. They are a treasure right here in my home state. I'm in west Tennessee an may never get to go there but it nice to see.
@charleneheiland88035 ай бұрын
Been a few places in Tn, due to having folk in Cleveland Tn. Did not truly know Rocky Top to be its own place ! Truly thought it to be the top of Lookout Mountain ?!!!Love Tn.So Cal in gal here..🌞🌳
@kevinballuff11645 ай бұрын
I recently retired and just traveling in my motorhome to see vintage places Ive missed during my working life. Definitely will make a visit there, take a picture by your mural, along with other attractions, kind of a bucket list destination. Coming from northern Illinois. See ya this summer 🌞
@Peoplearesheeple5 ай бұрын
I only have a couple things on my bucket list in life one is to get at least one Social Security check. The second is to visit Tennessee possibly even move there in if I ever get to Tennessee my friend I am going to stop in your store. I love it.
@sgttombailes33804 ай бұрын
Outstanding !! I'm 72 and I grew up in the N. GA and Tenn mountains. I LOVE it !!
@tomrut36535 ай бұрын
Another place I’ll have to come visit from NC, thank you John.
@jessiebaillargeon41915 ай бұрын
I love the paper Delia's that is so pretty
@ritaspeers12595 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great destination day trip from where I live!
@jimmymalone34945 ай бұрын
Really nice people at the store' I enjoyed the visit with Coal Creek G.store.Thank you for sharing and God bless.
@dpmart32755 ай бұрын
Great 👍 one thanks
@TheGatlinburgHussey5 ай бұрын
Hellooo from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park Guys!!! I was filming in Wears Valley last week and myyyy goodness... beautiful!!! 🏞️🌄🐻
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Oh wow!
@TheGatlinburgHussey5 ай бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel have you guys been out there lately? It's so beautiful!!!
@tonybrigner38665 ай бұрын
its nice to see these local stores coming back like the ole days thanks john for the tour your awesome my friend
@talldrummer15 ай бұрын
Looks like a trip to Rocky Top might be in order.. :)
@roadrunner1235 ай бұрын
What a cool store! I love it. ❤️
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment and watching the videos that I make. . John
@chrisbarr13595 ай бұрын
I hope they put a sealer, like polyurethane, over that old painted wood on the front to protect it from the weather. I like the rustic look of it!
@suzukibn11315 ай бұрын
Super good idea!
@Star_gazer15 ай бұрын
Great video. The mayor should have mentioned the Vols diner right down the street. Great food there!
@choppermike33295 ай бұрын
Excellent store. Locally made or grown is a trend hopefully. Thanks for a great video of another General store. Really good content!
@user-nd6ez2fz9d5 ай бұрын
Awesome 👏 great store ! Good Luck !
@davypeugeot5 ай бұрын
Beautiful store and great to see another one ,thank you John for sharing As always watching from south east Ireland and loving these videos. I get goose bumps when I see and hear the history
@robertlusnia5065 ай бұрын
John thanks for finding another general store.
@natewrites78035 ай бұрын
Guaranteed things you guys should sell that people will buy: homemade beef/venison jerky, totes made of recycled plastic bags, handmade gift cards, homemade cheeses, locally made pottery, flavored coffees, preferrably hand roasted. Brilliant idea to sell eggs and frozen local beef. Maybe also sell fresh veggies in season.
@kbr19805 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this one. Wish I lived closer I’d come visit.
@suzukibn11315 ай бұрын
I CANNOT wait to visit!! Is this the Rocky Top that the song “Rocky Top” is about? My favorite song.
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
no it is not
@repairfreak10 күн бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful video. I absolutely love fried bologna sandwiches! Your sandwich has my mouth watering. I can’t wait to drive from my home in NW Indiana down to your beautiful state to enjoy all the wonderful people and great food and chill with you all. Much love ✌️😎👍
@theappalachianchannel10 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@backyardmechanic48274 ай бұрын
The old sign work makes a country store cool
@andreas60295 ай бұрын
Nice!!! I have been there a couple of times in the 2000s! Love the old time pops.
@Dracsmolar5 ай бұрын
Glad it’s some southerners owning and running this business their dream.
@enriquefernandez53533 ай бұрын
Very interesting. nice people down there, lovely shop too, I am from Denmark, in Northern Europe
@10rcoleman5 ай бұрын
Ah bee Haysi fellow I’m from Grundy glad to see you doing good God bless hope the store does good.
@keithrobinson37845 ай бұрын
When you incorporate the modern laser scanning into the OLD Country Store purchasing you are Killing The Experience. I Am Glad To Report that we still have an old local retailer that still does business with paper and pencil. Preserving History means "PRESERVING" History!!!!!
@kevinbode64833 ай бұрын
Rocky top needed this. I've only stopped in town for breakfast at the Vol and this is a good place for lunch.
@lynngibson6344 ай бұрын
I grew up on round steak, aka bologna. My mother would fry it until it was a bologna cup, and then she would put mashed potatoes in the center of the bologna cup and sprinkle the top with cheese. It was wonderful!! 😊
@theappalachianchannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@donnahigdon6885Ай бұрын
I grew up going to my grandparents house in Briceville and I use to live up behind the store so I’m so happy to see someone taking interest in the small town I have so many great memories there I’m thankful that the amusement park backed out they truly are some really good people there
@gregsmith9835 ай бұрын
Love a Bologna sandwich and also fried egg good on it too. Good luck on the store hope you do well with it.
@ringleader66322 ай бұрын
Served under Mr. Deels with the 4th BDE 10th MNT. Great leader, awesome guy.
@Mrs.Frankenstein5 ай бұрын
My Papaw's family is from that area. I remember going with him to the barbershop there in Lake City as a kid!
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Im going to be in Muddy Pond on the 30th to Film at the Country Porch.. Come out and visit with me ..
@Mrs.Frankenstein5 ай бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel We may be able to do that! We just ate there last weekend lol! Had a great BLT!
@ramonahierholzer31635 ай бұрын
Love your store! ❤ My first husband was a coal miner. And, yeap, I sure know what a "poke" is. 😊
@michaelsurratt95935 ай бұрын
That's a good looking sandwich and a Good Lookin' Mater
@garyvickers94745 ай бұрын
Always love to watch your videos on these old stores and restaurants. I am going to make a port try to start traveling around and visit Towels
@user-mx3hz4rf9g4 ай бұрын
Amazing video, wonderful people & looks like a fantastic place!!!!
@badapple655 ай бұрын
I learned something important! My homemade bologna always pillows up on the griddle, I never knew to cut a slice halfway through it! Seriously.
@jeffbauer16095 ай бұрын
Love Swap Shop
@lalouno5 ай бұрын
Love watching your videos, I was born in the Midwest and live in Texas now, I enjoy your videos about the Appalachian’s and its stores and people 🤙🏽 keep on showcasing the region as I feel it’s not well understood
@jessiebaillargeon41915 ай бұрын
I should move there. I paint I quilt
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment. John
@lynneuribeross26954 ай бұрын
Oh this would be another great place to visit!!!
@theappalachianchannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting with me here on KZfaq and watching my video.. John Ward
@philipjones37935 ай бұрын
Awesome store, I wonder if they might put a protectant on the wood so it doesn't get ruined by the weather. Unless I missed him sayin something about it..
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment and watching the videos that I make. . John
@dlyall265 ай бұрын
I went through here a few years ago first time ever going through a town that we sang about in our band back in the 90's.
@kathymclain26325 ай бұрын
Love this! Wish I lived closer! ❤
@natalieclark44425 ай бұрын
I like your store it is very nice what u have done in your town I have always want to do coffee shop in my town where u can just come in get cup coffee and sit visit with your and donuts and cookies but I was told I was crazy but so I did not do it
@asandrob-88825 ай бұрын
Gog blees Y'ALL....
@rustynails685 ай бұрын
Awesome people!
@brandic36125 ай бұрын
That's the guy on the Netflix series Swap Shop. I love that show! The people are E.TN's most valuable resource.
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
yes thats him and i also made a lot of videos with Doug and Jen that was on the Swap Shop also. That series of videos is called Pickers Paradise on my playlist.
@brandic36124 ай бұрын
@@theappalachianchannel they were my faves. I definitely will check it out!
@tombecky35445 ай бұрын
Nice video John thanks
@kaysouthern3787Ай бұрын
There's nothing like a Granger County tomato . My family is from Sharps Chapel Tennessee, named after my great grandfather.
@lindakrisologo48715 ай бұрын
So cool, great job❤
@mushethecowboycook93534 ай бұрын
John I’m picking up a 1930 John Deere wagon (now a Chuckwagon) from Jamestown and will be stopping at this store on April 13 for lunch on my way back to NC
@arlenwoodall27565 ай бұрын
Need tables in this store. Where you can set down and enjoy your food.
@theappalachianchannel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment . John
@donavonbaker51725 ай бұрын
You need to check this out on a trip to tenn
@DASands-iw9me4 ай бұрын
Loving these videos 🙏🇺🇲❤️
@theappalachianchannel4 ай бұрын
More to come!
@ninja.wit.da.ninja-to4 ай бұрын
Cool shop!
@wildfire3655 ай бұрын
Clear coat the store front that will help protect it.
@Lisa11115 ай бұрын
Thank you for these wonderful videos! Seattle kin ❤ God Bless your channel 🙏🏽 Pig in a "polk" maybe? Hmmm
@jimmiejjay5 ай бұрын
Looks looks like a cool place
@luannyates51994 ай бұрын
I’ve had the ground beef. Very good
@nathandison37595 ай бұрын
Would love to have you come by the Coal Creek Miners Museum!!!
@erinwoempner12285 ай бұрын
I want to visit!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@gdavew635 ай бұрын
I loved the Coal Creek Smokehouse when it was opened. Next time I’m in town I’m stopping here. I have a history here. My mother’s family is from there, they were Galloway, and Henson. She was born there in 1942 when it was Lake City. My grandmother was born there in 1914 when it as called Coal Creek. I spent a lot of my youth there and have fond memories of my great grandparents A.T. and Lillie Galloway. I’m glad to see this store is opened now. Looking forward to stopping in.
@WyndeesWorld5 ай бұрын
My hometown ❤️ but Lake City will always be Coal Creek to me🧡🤍
@royaltee5896Ай бұрын
I miss the ole Gips General store by Big Ridge park.
@mikejohns31045 ай бұрын
I'll be up there for that loney sammich.
@janetwheeler3825 ай бұрын
Ill have to check this out! Im from Clintwood VA 😊