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 ReOpens after Year...   by Tammy AI
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