Bill > HJR0293

This resolution honors the T.B. Sutton General Store in Granville, Tennessee, on its 100th anniversary by recognizing its significant historical and cultural importance. Located in the state and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the store has been a community cornerstone since the 1800s, maintaining its original early 20th-century charm. The resolution highlights the store's unique features, including handmade items, nostalgic toys, an ice cream counter, and a local artisans' gallery, as well as its weekly Tennessee bluegrass music event called the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour. The store was purchased by Harold and Beverly Sutton in 2010 and gifted to a museum with specific conditions that it continue operating as a country store and feature live bluegrass music. The resolution also notes the store's recognition by Country Living and Southern Living magazines as a charming country store and a notable summer destination. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly formally commends the owners and staff of the T.B. Sutton General Store, extending best wishes for their continued success and acknowledging the store's century-long contribution to the local community.

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