I live 10 miles north of Lake City ( Rocky Top). It’s good to see something new in that little town besides McDonald’s

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!

----------------------- " 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! " ----------------------------

You can see the passion and love this couple has for their business. What a great country store!

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.

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.

A poke is a word from England, Also its used in Shakespere. yep a bag.

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. ❤❤❤

You need a checker table, potbelly stove, and free coffee for the old guys to come and hang out. And talk town gossip.

Ain't Nothing Like A Good Ole Fried Bologna Sandwich.. Thanks For Taking Us Along. Love This Beautiful Country Store....

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

I luv the old general stores,

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.

I lived there back when it was still called Lake City. I'm so happy to see that old building come back to life. ❤

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.

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.

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

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.

Good Ol Rocky Top Rocky Top Tennessee !

Great video glad to see them re-do this ol building bring it back to life I’d love try them pickled eggs

My Nana was born in Loudon Tennessee in 1900 love seeing what a store in that Era looks like.

Very excited to see some life coming back to Lake City. Great video. Wish these owners the best of luck. See you soon

My mamaw and papaw called the paper bags a Polk, hope to make it to visit here one day!

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!

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!

Another AWESOME video!!!!! I want one of their Bologna sandwiches 🥪💜

Great video is always love the store the people and the bologna sandwiches

Cool, good to see a fellow Carnivore …. Wish I could get that Clean meat seasoning…….Kudos from Western Australia 🇦🇺🙌👍❤️

Another awesome video John ! THANK you for bringing back Old America . FRANK FROM MONTANA.....

lovely place

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.

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..🌞🌳

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 🌞

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.

Outstanding !! I'm 72 and I grew up in the N. GA and Tenn mountains. I LOVE it !!

Another place I’ll have to come visit from NC, thank you John.

I love the paper Delia's that is so pretty

Sounds like a great destination day trip from where I live!

Really nice people at the store' I enjoyed the visit with Coal Creek G.store.Thank you for sharing and God bless.

Great 👍 one thanks

Hellooo from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park Guys!!! I was filming in Wears Valley last week and myyyy goodness... beautiful!!! 🏞️🌄🐻

its nice to see these local stores coming back like the ole days thanks john for the tour your awesome my friend

Looks like a trip to Rocky Top might be in order.. :)

What a cool store! I love it. ❤️

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!

Great video. The mayor should have mentioned the Vols diner right down the street. Great food there!

Excellent store. Locally made or grown is a trend hopefully. Thanks for a great video of another General store. Really good content!

Awesome 👏 great store ! Good Luck !

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

John thanks for finding another general store.

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.

Really enjoyed this one. Wish I lived closer I’d come visit.

I CANNOT wait to visit!! Is this the Rocky Top that the song “Rocky Top” is about? My favorite song.

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 ✌️😎👍

The old sign work makes a country store cool

Nice!!! I have been there a couple of times in the 2000s! Love the old time pops.

Glad it’s some southerners owning and running this business their dream.

Very interesting. nice people down there, lovely shop too, I am from Denmark, in Northern Europe

Ah bee Haysi fellow I’m from Grundy glad to see you doing good God bless hope the store does good.

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!!!!!

Rocky top needed this. I've only stopped in town for breakfast at the Vol and this is a good place for lunch.

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!! 😊

Love a Bologna sandwich and also fried egg good on it too. Good luck on the store hope you do well with it.

Served under Mr. Deels with the 4th BDE 10th MNT. Great leader, awesome guy.

My Papaw's family is from that area. I remember going with him to the barbershop there in Lake City as a kid!

Love your store! ❤ My first husband was a coal miner. And, yeap, I sure know what a "poke" is. 😊

That's a good looking sandwich and a Good Lookin' Mater

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

Amazing video, wonderful people & looks like a fantastic place!!!!

I learned something important! My homemade bologna always pillows up on the griddle, I never knew to cut a slice halfway through it! Seriously.

Love Swap Shop

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

I should move there. I paint I quilt

Oh this would be another great place to visit!!!

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..

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.

Love this! Wish I lived closer! ❤

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

Gog blees Y'ALL....

Awesome people!

That's the guy on the Netflix series Swap Shop. I love that show! The people are E.TN's most valuable resource.

Nice video John thanks

There's nothing like a Granger County tomato . My family is from Sharps Chapel Tennessee, named after my great grandfather.

So cool, great job❤

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

Need tables in this store. Where you can set down and enjoy your food.

You need to check this out on a trip to tenn

Loving these videos 🙏🇺🇲❤️

Cool shop!

Clear coat the store front that will help protect it.

Thank you for these wonderful videos! Seattle kin ❤ God Bless your channel 🙏🏽 Pig in a "polk" maybe? Hmmm

Looks looks like a cool place

I’ve had the ground beef. Very good

Would love to have you come by the Coal Creek Miners Museum!!!

I want to visit!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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.

My hometown ❤️ but Lake City will always be Coal Creek to me🧡🤍

I miss the ole Gips General store by Big Ridge park.

I'll be up there for that loney sammich.

Ill have to check this out! Im from Clintwood VA 😊