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Spudnuts, Made from Potato Flour, Once a Popular Delicacy May 14, 2012 Eateries - Lewis Brown, an occasional contributor to my column, asked me if I was familiar with a former Johnson City business known as the Spudnut Shop. “Many years ago when I joined the Optimist club,” said Lewis, “John Roach (former parts manager for Tennessee Motor Company, 401 W. Market Street) told me about a donut shop… Continue Reading
What was the Name of This 1950s “Mom and Pop” Eatery? February 13, 2012 Eateries - In 1953, Johnson City had 62 mostly “Mom and Pop” restaurants in the Johnson City area. Most were located within a short distance of the downtown Fountain Square area for the convenience of shoppers and workers. Two of my family members owned restaurants in the early 1950s. I mentioned one, The Green Bean, at 514… Continue Reading
Ed’s Town House Was a Refreshing Lunch Break for Columnist December 29, 2008 Eateries - The downtown Johnson City I fondly remember in the 1950s-60s was a lively place especially on Saturdays. Between 1962 and 1964, I was a full-time student at ETSU with a part-time job at Frick’s Music Mart (403 S. Roan). I planned my campus schedule each weekday so I could finish my classes by early afternoon… Continue Reading
World Series Player Board Was a Popular Event in 1926 December 1, 2008 Eateries - The 2008 World Series has come and gone. Area residents mature enough to remember the Oct. 2-10, 1926 event may recall it for what happened in Johnson City rather than what transpired in New York and St. Louis. The Yankees and Cardinals squared off in a seven-day contest that concluded with the Gateway City taking… Continue Reading
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