1937 Country Store ReOpens after Years of Being Closed! Come with me to TN for a Visit to Cotton's

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  • čas přidán 31. 03. 2024
  • Connie has always had a dream to move back home and open up her grandfathers and grandmothers store and now it’s came true. Meet a gentleman that has been eating at Cottons Country Store since 1937.. About 12 miles outside Of Greenville, Tennessee you’ll find Cottons Country Store. It’s located in a little community called Saint James.
    John Ward
    Cotton's Country Store
    5990 Cedar Creek Rd,
    Greeneville, TN, Tennessee
    (423) 638-6229
    0:11: 🏚️ Historic country store reopens after decades, showcasing family legacy and community ties.
    0:11: Store first opened in 1937, serving soda pop and candy to local kids.
    1:15: Owned by Connie and Ralph Wendling, continuing family tradition since 1947.
    1:30: Store transitioned from bait shop to current ownership, maintaining ties to St. James community.
    5:13: 🔥 Local community supports firefighters during Blue Ridge Mountains fire, ensuring their safety and well-being.
    5:13: Community provided 600 meals for firefighters working long hours on the mountain
    5:26: Efforts aimed at ensuring firefighters had necessary resources and support to stay safe
    5:53: Previous community initiatives include fundraising for a local child's memorial
    11:09: 🍳 Breakfast specialty: homemade sausage gravy and hash browns made from scratch.
    11:09: Homemade hash browns and sausage gravy are popular menu items.
    11:16: Gravy and hash browns are made fresh every morning.
    12:01: Cook arrives early in the morning to prepare breakfast before opening.
    17:17: 🍔 Man enjoys delicious cheese bacon cheeseburger at a quaint Country Store during a visit.
    17:17: Man visits the Country Store during a transition period while building a homestead with family.
    17:31: Man's anticipation for the cheese bacon cheeseburger leads him to make it his first stop upon arrival.
    18:00: Man recalls being hooked on a particular soup called Sausage Andale during a previous visit.
    22:42: 🏚️ Restoration of vintage store preserves original bench seating and flooring, evoking nostalgia among visitors.
    22:42: Bench seating and original flooring maintained, triggering memories of past visitors' favorite spots.
    23:11: Children used to whittle with Cedar sticks under the bench, preserving the store's historical charm.
    23:30: Family tradition of oiling and preserving the flooring passed down through generations.
    27:51: 🛍️ Revival of a historic country store in Tennessee with new ventures including a beef farm.
    27:51: Family motto inspired by solving world problems through discussions at the store.
    28:01: Grandpa's business included a variety of services like blade sharpening and hardware sales.
    29:07: Initiation of Windling Farm in 2021, raising and selling registered Black Angus beef at the store.
    33:30: 🏚️ Revival of a historic country store in East Tennessee, featuring local products and community involvement.
    33:30: Local products like Dr. Enough soda and Cove Creek coffee are popular at the store.
    34:17: The store owners aim to keep most aspects of their business as local as possible.
    34:17: Emphasis on local sourcing and community involvement in remodeling and operations.
    39:02: 🍭 Revival of historic country store with plans for relocation and transformation into a hangout spot for kids.
    39:02: The store was present before the school, with interesting anecdotes of motorcycle rides to get hot dogs.
    39:15: Plans to move the store towards Spring Pond for a summer hangout spot, reminiscent of a candy store for kids.
    44:16: 🚜 Historic farm with rich past and dedication to animal care in Tennessee countryside.
    44:16: Tomatoespumpkins enjoys farming without a paycheck for three years, finding it fulfilling.
    44:39: Generations of the family had dairy farms, relying on tobacco and milk for sustenance.
    45:20: The farm currently houses cattle, treated well and almost like a petting zoo.
    Recap for • 1937 Country Store ReO... by Tammy AI
    #food #tennessee #country #generalstore #restaurant #simplelife #theappalachianchannel

Komentáře • 405

  • @sanfordberg4880
    @sanfordberg4880 Před měsícem +39

    Another winner.
    These owners are what’s right with America.

  • @dougdillard9006
    @dougdillard9006 Před 2 měsíci +76

    THIS IS WHAT A TRUE AMERICAN LOOKS LIKE... ITS TIME TO TAKE IT BACK. LOVE YOU ALL THE DILLARDS.

    • @teemadarif8243
      @teemadarif8243 Před měsícem +6

      Time to just live your best life. Minimal stressors.

  • @kjtilka
    @kjtilka Před 2 měsíci +52

    It is people like this, that is the backbone of America, our founding fathers were farmers.

    • @adampender2482
      @adampender2482 Před měsícem

      No they were planters. There's a difference. And I bet if you're black, Jewish or Catholic you wouldn't be allowed to stick around too long

  • @judysetran9198
    @judysetran9198 Před 2 měsíci +45

    Love the difference between how big city lives and how small town America is ...I will take the country life anyday

  • @Hatarkian
    @Hatarkian Před měsícem +9

    This is the authentic Americana I'd say. I love to watch your videos as a European. So pure and really interesting.

  • @po2313
    @po2313 Před 2 měsíci +11

    May God bless these folks. Just good salt of the earth people this country needs more of.

  • @NickManCuso59
    @NickManCuso59 Před 2 měsíci +26

    These mom an pop restaurants are the best businesses customers can and should support ! 🇺🇲

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +8

      Cotton's is a great place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @NickManCuso59
      @NickManCuso59 Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@theappalachianchannel Looks like my kind of place for sure ! Sadly I live a considerable distance from Cotton. Watching from Montana.

  • @MrDaveR-uq7iq
    @MrDaveR-uq7iq Před měsícem +10

    Connie And Ralph Has Done A Great Job Restoring The Store ,
    Ralph That Donkey Absolutely Loves You , I Watched Twice Got Confused When I Seen Henrietta Because She And Connie Look Exactly Alike , At First I Thought It Was Connie And Then Realized It Was Her Grandma.... Two Very Pretty Ladies.... Great Job You'all ! ! ! God Bless Us All .

  • @margaretg.1740
    @margaretg.1740 Před měsícem +16

    This was so heartwarming and made me smile. What a wonderful community of people and giving back to others too. Its absolutely a beautiful area. God sure did create some beauty for our eyes. Blessings.

  • @roberthunt8883
    @roberthunt8883 Před 2 měsíci +11

    One of the neatest thing back when I was a kid is hearing that bell when you pulled in the get gas.

  • @judypatrick42
    @judypatrick42 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Love This Ole Timey Country Store....

  • @evdyo
    @evdyo Před 2 měsíci +80

    i have never been in the U.S., but through your channel I see the authentic U.S. worth visiting.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +14

      World Problems being Solved at Cotton's Since 1937.Cotton's is not far from the Smoky Mt. and the Pigeon Forge area. Thanks for watching. John Ward

    • @matthewmcmurtry83
      @matthewmcmurtry83 Před 2 měsíci +12

      It's not as bad as the media would have you believe I promise 😉

    • @fatalberti
      @fatalberti Před měsícem +6

      there a precious a vanishing places. get it while you can

  • @smiley9872
    @smiley9872 Před měsícem +12

    What a beautiful sight to behold. A true community.

  • @user-pl7bn2rt2d
    @user-pl7bn2rt2d Před měsícem +4

    WOW 😲😳 John!! This is absolutely wonderful. To be able to reopen a old country store and to know that it's a blessing from God. I want to say thank you to the owners of this store for a job well done. There hard work and dedication is outstanding 😊🎉❤. Thank you John for everything you do as well. May everyone have a wonderful blessed day 🌷🌹 and be safe and healthy where ever you go

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for visiting with me here on CZcams and watching my video.. John Ward

  • @jlvideo2023
    @jlvideo2023 Před 2 měsíci +9

    It's wonderful that they refurbished a long-standing country store on the inside to give it a functional current style.

  • @leannesteinel1908
    @leannesteinel1908 Před měsícem +5

    My daddy was a country evangelist preacher when i was growing up. We were in Madison County, NC alot (not far from this store). I remember many times stopping at little stores like this and having a ham "sammich" made on the way to church. No fast food back in those days, in those areas. But it wasn't the fast food that gave me these memories, either. We plan to drive over and eat at Cotton's here in the next week or two... thanks to you for the idea!

  • @sammytheswitch
    @sammytheswitch Před 2 měsíci +7

    You've made quite a few good videos, but by God, that's one of your best.

  • @mustangron3445
    @mustangron3445 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Thank you John for sharing this wonderful video of Cottens Country Store. This is our America. The last 8, 9 minutes brings back soooo much of my childhood living in Jackson Michigan. Such precious memories. 😊

  • @robertdknight
    @robertdknight Před 2 měsíci +9

    Amazing history on this video. What a beautiful setting for a country store. I love the old family farm. They have done a wonderful job of bringing it all back to life. Very nice staff and the community looks so happy and genuine. Great video, as usual.

  • @BA-ic9uh
    @BA-ic9uh Před 2 měsíci +53

    It almost brought tears to my eyes to watch the video of the old store the way it was before and the many things that they kept in place now. Incredible ….. well done !! Be very proud of keeping the legacy alive. Just wonderful !! Brian from Alberta

  • @kylelangdon169
    @kylelangdon169 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Awesome store. Sad thing is, this is how America was just 60 years ago or so. So much has changed and now this is no longer the norm, you can see it happening in europe as well. Glad to see stuff like this going again and good people.

  • @campbellmarty36
    @campbellmarty36 Před 2 měsíci +14

    It absolutely unreal in the old vintage footage of how actually unorganized and cluttered the store was back in original operation!! You can tell it was for USE and not for nostalgia! It was REAL living back then and hard living!!!

  • @SweatyWelder68
    @SweatyWelder68 Před 2 měsíci +8

    DUDE!! DUDE!! That's all I can say i thought I had seen the best! Dagum vidja you had ever made till this one !!! Connie n Ralf r livin the American Dream! Heaven on Earth! But there is one caveat..You have to werk yer Ass of to be happy Like this kinda Happy! Like U cannot Hand this Kind of Happiness to a young couple/Family it has to be earned by the sweat of yer Brow like the Bible teaches us! U Lazy u will suffer u werk hard u gunna b tired!real tired but at the end of the day YOU CAN SAY ....Honey! We did this Together!!! I Love YOU!!! right aint this how Life is???? Loved it ! Love Connie and Ralf and their store and God Bless them! Amen and Hallelujah!!!!

  • @mrs.frankenstein4607
    @mrs.frankenstein4607 Před 2 měsíci +19

    John! This video was absolutely amazing! Such wonderful people. Seeing those elder men talk about being there when they were kids and the home footage were very enlightening. The man from VA was a treat. I hope he enjoys all the beautiful things TN has to offer!! And lets not forget that wonderful woman in the kitchen!!! We can't wait to go visit here!

  • @MakersGottaEat
    @MakersGottaEat Před 2 měsíci +16

    Really enjoy your videos. Never heard of Cottons. Google maps shows it less than 30 miles away. Looking forward to taking an easy ride over there soon. So much to see and do in East TN.

  • @drumnmf8818
    @drumnmf8818 Před 2 měsíci +17

    What a great story!!! Such a great thing you have!! Makes it even better you raise your own food from your farm. Thats the American dream right there. Congratulations on this most awesome time of your lives. To recreate such a more simple time and you get to live it. You seem like wonderful people and I hope God blesses you with much success and happiness. I would like to come in there and get an ice cold coca cola in the glass bottle. Enjoy this life. Take care!! ❤

  • @sandradummer4726
    @sandradummer4726 Před 2 měsíci +13

    John, your in my neck of the woods for my hometown of Greenville, Tennessee where I was born and still til this day have family there in Greenville, Tennessee. Love this and all your video. Thank you for all these beautiful places you share with us all. I love all the reflection from the south. People are for the most part are so..nice. Thank you again John, you just can’t get any better than others keeping these older stores etc going. Bless you all there.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +5

      Cotton's is a beautiful place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @maga5381
    @maga5381 Před 2 měsíci +38

    Thank you for documenting this important aspect of rural living.

  • @MadameButterfly1
    @MadameButterfly1 Před 2 měsíci +15

    Your Country Store videos make me big smile!

  • @jefffuller6683
    @jefffuller6683 Před 2 měsíci +18

    I'm from Western Kentucky and moved to Iowa years ago and it is music to my ears to hear her talk. Taters ❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      World Problems being Solved at Cotton's Since 1937.Cotton's is not far from the Smoky Mt. and the Pigeon Forge area. Thanks for watching. John Ward

    • @cindyhamblin5673
      @cindyhamblin5673 Před 2 měsíci +2

      🤗

  • @patternseer777
    @patternseer777 Před 2 měsíci +8

    There is nothing better than the old country stores. Like the song says, I'm an old soul living in the new world. Find us another one 🥰

  • @TheFishingStation
    @TheFishingStation Před 2 měsíci +27

    John, really loved this one. What a beautiful area! This is America and so glad you're bringing us back to how things were, are, and should be. Keep up the good work!

  • @DAVIDZ-vk4yv
    @DAVIDZ-vk4yv Před 2 měsíci +8

    we need to get away from big corporations and back to these small country stores and helping each other more

    • @natewrites7803
      @natewrites7803 Před měsícem +1

      Amen to that. Ban corporate Dollar Generals and support these places!

  • @colingeorgeh
    @colingeorgeh Před 2 měsíci +20

    You still have the best theme song on CZcams. I love your videos. Keep making them. Thanks.

  • @maureenwareham8822
    @maureenwareham8822 Před 2 měsíci +21

    Hello from Long Island New York!!
    Beautiful transition
    Amazing story
    Wonderful history

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @tonisangel5024
      @tonisangel5024 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hi Maureen 👋 👋 I grew up in Long Island (Albertson) I now live in Florida. Moved to Florida 1966 so been a Florida for many years but miss Long Island have beautiful child memories there! You have a beautiful day...Camille 😊🌴⛱🌞

    • @maureenwareham8822
      @maureenwareham8822 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@tonisangel5024
      Awww… Great memories here on Long Island, New York. That’s why I can’t move. I wouldn’t want to. It’s better for me to go somewhere to visit and then always come back home. I guess home is where your heart is. Great story Camille. I hope you had a happy Easter.

  • @HOBO3111
    @HOBO3111 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Your show is an inspiration to all of Americans' hearts and souls, which is remembered by the memories you are bringing back to life.
    Great job, and keep up the good work.
    God Bless

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 Před 2 měsíci +4

    You said you're getting up in years??? Are you kidding? Connie doesn't look a day over 19!!! Jeez. Lol. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻

  • @janecarolhogue3140
    @janecarolhogue3140 Před měsícem +4

    I love this video makes me remember when I was a kid. Wonderful memories of my Nana and Granddaddy. I love them so much. Loved the old days in the 50s and 60's. Wonderful 🙏🏻 ❤❤

  • @sherrypuckett6686
    @sherrypuckett6686 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Love love what you have done God bless each and every one of you. The older people in areas are so left by themselves but I see u giving these people a place to live out the rest and passing on the memories of a slower and sweeter place. 😊❤

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 Před měsícem +4

    Outstanding Video. I'm 72 and it brings back such great memories. My Great, Great Uncles started the Town of Braselton, GA in 1884. Then opened Braselton Bros. Store in 1887. A lot of it is still there and standing and Open for business.

  • @cumberlandquiltchic1
    @cumberlandquiltchic1 Před 2 měsíci +9

    At the end, the sign inside thst was an arrow and said, DOPES…. Not a lot
    Of folks know what that is.
    It’s soda pops

  • @TimCowdell
    @TimCowdell Před 2 měsíci +5

    Awesome, the next time in TN we'll have to stop in. We live in Alaska for the past 11 years, after calling Tn home for a dozen years.

  • @ch70702
    @ch70702 Před měsícem +3

    Wow This is amazing wish more places could be restored like this. Please tell these wonderful people the stove can be restored.👍❤️🙏🏻

  • @jerriforrester7843
    @jerriforrester7843 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Great to hear these old stores coming back! Thank you for sharing! Love watching these videos!

  • @stingray8585
    @stingray8585 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Love these types of places and the people. New subscriber

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Cotton's is a great place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @cathybehle-ernst5796
    @cathybehle-ernst5796 Před 2 měsíci +17

    John - what a great video! Ya outdid yourself, son! Yes sir, a slice of heaven.

  • @maureenwareham8822
    @maureenwareham8822 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Just lovely

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Cotton's is not far from the Smoky Mt. and the Pigeon Forge area. Thanks for watching. John Ward

  • @NancySanders-om4ic
    @NancySanders-om4ic Před 2 měsíci +6

    This reminds me of my Great Aunt Annie and Uncle Bud's farm in Jonesburg,Missouri.I use to LOVE to visit them when I took the milkrun trip on the Greyhound Bus from the University of MO-Columbia,over the weekend.I was so happy,and loved being with my Great Aunt& Great Uncle!! I use to help pick blackberries,strawberries,lettuce, radishes,beets.

  • @debramcdowell8083
    @debramcdowell8083 Před 2 měsíci +5

    This was a great video!
    The store was awesome , and this is such a beautiful area
    The old video on the end was awesome!
    It made me long for the good old days, and miss the way it was back when I was a child. Sometimes I cry when I watch your videos John, but it's a good cry. Remembering the people and things of the past is good for the soul.

  • @Mdale1011
    @Mdale1011 Před 2 měsíci +12

    All the channels to watch, your in the top 5!!! Great to see old school REAL America!! Thanks John...

  • @choppermike3329
    @choppermike3329 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Really good to see another store open up. Cotton's is another wonder of Tennessee and it's nice to see them going strong. Thanks again for taking us along! Love this video!

  • @chrstdvd
    @chrstdvd Před 2 měsíci +7

    This is one of your best ever videos,John.

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 Před 2 měsíci +4

    They did a Great Job if fixing up the old store building. I can only imagine all the hassles with building permits and inspections and zoning board approvals where I live in Michigan .

  • @user-hu2xl2pr5f
    @user-hu2xl2pr5f Před 2 měsíci +6

    You did it again John, another great video. Thank you for your work. These are very entertaining videos bringing us back to our raising!

  • @ArmindoRodrigues-is8li
    @ArmindoRodrigues-is8li Před 7 dny +1

    Me, and my wife stop at Cotton's Country Store about a month ago we are still talking about great hamburger, and sandwiches.. Ralph, Connie, Nicole, and Lisa all are great people very friendly wish y'all the best luck we will be back it brings back memories .Thank you.A.Rod

  • @user-lw5ib7yn7q
    @user-lw5ib7yn7q Před 2 měsíci +5

    Greetings from Brandenburg 🇩🇪👍👍👍👍

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Cotton's is a great place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @MrMusic-nd5to
    @MrMusic-nd5to Před 2 měsíci +6

    That omelet looks delicious! 🥚 Another GREAT video John, you're the BEST! God Bless you! ✝

  • @FrankensteinLover
    @FrankensteinLover Před 2 měsíci +6

    This was such a Good Video, you can easily tell the Owners are Genuine good People. Really enjoyed this one.

  • @kimberlym.3643
    @kimberlym.3643 Před 2 měsíci +6

    What a precious store! Loved this one.

  • @bryancostlow8508
    @bryancostlow8508 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Great video John. Thanks for sharing all the unique places you explore. Congrats to Connie and Ralph on living a great life.

  • @oldmanvic
    @oldmanvic Před 2 měsíci +5

    Well. Another great place. Great people. Cotton’s place .
    Thank you John.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Cotton's is a beautiful place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @Thinkaboutit803
    @Thinkaboutit803 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Really loved to see this side of the US. What an amazing channel!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Cotton's is a beautiful place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @christianlutes5593
    @christianlutes5593 Před měsícem +2

    This might be my favorite on your channel so far. Thank you for bringing us these stories.

  • @fischerrestoration
    @fischerrestoration Před 2 měsíci +6

    Another good video John, good people. The old footage at the end was golden.. "world problems solved here" around the potbelly stove.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +4

      Cotton's is not far from the Smoky Mt. and the Pigeon Forge area. Thanks for watching. John Ward

  • @kathimeadows7869
    @kathimeadows7869 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thank you for introducing us to this team. Such great family values. I don’t know that this can be a destination for me, however I will add it to my list.

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I'm really glad that Cotten's is reopening again in St. James after many years and I'm wanting to see more of these local mom and pop country stores coming back for the smaller communities to have a place to shop, have a
    place to get gas and get something to eat nearby especially if they don't live
    close to a big town or city just to have stores like this in between to go to
    Thanks for showing these country stores I'm from Oklahoma and I'm 59
    i remember places like this here in my state and wished that there were
    more of these stores back again Thank You and i hope that you and your
    family had a blessed Easter Sunday yesterday Thank You.🇺🇲💞💞🇺🇲

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      World Problems being Solved at Cotton's Since 1937.Cotton's is not far from the Smoky Mt. and the Pigeon Forge area. Thanks for watching. John Ward

  • @tigermoon44
    @tigermoon44 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Lovely couple, gorgeous views and the food made me hungry! I'm so happy that they opened up and if I'm ever in the neighborhood, I will definitely head over there for their famous omelets!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Cotton's is a great place to have a visit.. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @crossfamproductionsSD2023
    @crossfamproductionsSD2023 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Loved this video the home movie from the 80’s at the end was amazing seeing it back then really well shot for the time

  • @easternairlines727
    @easternairlines727 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great Story. Makes me want to visit all of these plays that you show.

  • @paulyoung5327
    @paulyoung5327 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Wow ! another historical location John, for us to watch grow through your channel. Thank you for sharing.

  • @davep9199
    @davep9199 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome video. So nice to see nice people. The only way to live. We need more communities like this. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @lynngibson634
    @lynngibson634 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I loved watching your video tonight! You have the best coverage of historical areas! Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @terribelle3
    @terribelle3 Před měsícem +1

    I could listen to the older fella's stories all day 😊

  • @leesmith8646
    @leesmith8646 Před měsícem +2

    Great job guys. Brings back many memories of the old country stores we all grew up with in the rural communities. Love it 👍

  • @zzzzzz20243
    @zzzzzz20243 Před měsícem +1

    Beyond wonderful. This is what makes America great!!! Tremendous people, Beautiful remodel. Great channel, thank you!

  • @stevegordon5243
    @stevegordon5243 Před měsícem +1

    So cool! I sincerely hope the surrounding community will support the store. These little stores/restaurants are a dying breed and are an important part of history that is a shame to lose!

  • @jpjp3873
    @jpjp3873 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Wow! What beautiful property! You guys are blessed!

    • @bobbiesue2330
      @bobbiesue2330 Před měsícem +1

      It doesn't get that way without hard, hard work. They have returned to enrich the area and holdfast memories, not tear it down. The love they have for the area is shown, and appreciated. All the work and toil that it's taken hasn't come easily, I'm sure. You get nothing in life unless you work for it. Thank you both so much.

  • @longhorn9541
    @longhorn9541 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Just beautiful 🤠

  • @MikeGillett58
    @MikeGillett58 Před měsícem +1

    This is wonderful, brought tears to my eyes, good people, faithful, real!

  • @shakascloset1700
    @shakascloset1700 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks John, you're doing the lords work showing the world good people that make America great again. 👍

  • @shanasmith4176
    @shanasmith4176 Před měsícem +2

    Oh my goodness what a wonderful place.
    My Uncle Od had a country store just like this Ive got precious memories.
    Seein this is brings back my precious memories

  • @cindyhamblin5673
    @cindyhamblin5673 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Another great video! It's so wonderful for these old stores to come alive for memories, and the youth to experience the laid back of America, a blessing indeed! And wow😮 fresh eggs, and how many eggs were in that omelet? 😂 Have a blessed day John, and everyone!

  • @lilman0820
    @lilman0820 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beautiful Country

  • @DaddyWarbucksunlimited
    @DaddyWarbucksunlimited Před 2 měsíci +7

    I adore this. Grew up near a few different country stores in rural Pennsylvania. Thanks guys.

  • @markscott7046
    @markscott7046 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Another great country store video, these are my favorites, well done keep them coming John. 😊

  • @believer2734
    @believer2734 Před měsícem

    My gosh, Connie said once her kids graduated…& I couldn’t believe it because she looks so young! So kind 💜

  • @stevethomas5209
    @stevethomas5209 Před měsícem +3

    Boot n shoe repair: I'm a cobbler by trade I bought an existing shoe shop in the country that had been closed for about four years. ( the man had passed away). I reopened it and folks are coming as far as 40 miles to bring me boots, shoes, leather goods to resole and repair.

  • @badapple65
    @badapple65 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Another outstanding episode!!

  • @stevenomnipitent6208
    @stevenomnipitent6208 Před měsícem +2

    Just looked it up, this place is about 45 minutes from home, we will be going here. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @cameronloughlin680
    @cameronloughlin680 Před 2 měsíci +2

    like these old stores have one here in va. amazing history

  • @williamandhisstarwars
    @williamandhisstarwars Před měsícem +2

    Phenomenal episode! Wow! You're also becoming quite a good editor and producer. Really well done, all around!

  • @1CathyHendrix
    @1CathyHendrix Před 2 měsíci +2

    This is such a great video! I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it. It's so cool to see part of history brought back to life. The food looks absolutely great! The next time I travel down that way, I live in southwest Va., I will make it a point to go to Cottons. I would love to meet Connie, Ralph, Lisa and Nicole. Miss Lisa is my kind of cook! They all seem to be the kind of folks that I would enjoy spending time around. Do you know if they sell their T shirts online? You could tell that Ralph is in his happy place on the farm. My 89-year-old parents still run a farm like this. They have cut back over the years. Daddy sold his tobacco "base" a few years back, but the cattle business is still going strong. You can tell that Ralph is in his happy place when he is on the farm. His face just lights up. A Jack or a Jenny are the best guards you can have with livestock! Daddies are a bit spoiled too..lol. I'm new to the channel and look forward to seeing what else you bring us. Hope you have a great week and God bless!

  • @mrjinx2024
    @mrjinx2024 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great store and great people like that these folks we’re from Massachusetts as I am

  • @theTizsilent
    @theTizsilent Před 18 dny +1

    I grew up In a small town. Hope, Indiana. This is wonderful to see. Props.

  • @JuliaRus460
    @JuliaRus460 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Enjoyed this

  • @MrGruffteddybear
    @MrGruffteddybear Před 4 dny +1

    Biscuits and gravy. 😁 I’m sold. Will visit if I’m ever in Tennessee.

  • @marietjiehildebrandt1324
    @marietjiehildebrandt1324 Před měsícem +1

    So lovely that you have given your heritage another lease on life 🎉❤

  • @raycannon70
    @raycannon70 Před měsícem +1

    I know the older people at the end of the video have passed on, but their memories are continued on through the young ladies' dream of keeping the legacy alive.

  • @jshulch
    @jshulch Před měsícem +1

    Another great old store that I'll put on my list to visit!

  • @SweatyWelder68
    @SweatyWelder68 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That last vidja of the old store was soooo cool we need more of these and the Preacher was sayin a Republican and a Democrat together....that was cool Like the Lion layin dwn with the Lamb...LOL!!! just kidn...lol