| Johnny and Teresa Greer Owners of Bellamy Hardware |
In June of 2001, Johnny and Teresa
Greer purchased a great peice of
History in Surgoinsville, TN. The
Bellamy Hardware business was
established in 1908, starting out as a
Pure Gas Sation, and wore many
other 'hats' during the years. For the
40 years prior to the Greer's
ownership, the Bellamy family had
operated the building as a Hardware
and Grocery store. The building
was in a state of semi-ill repair
when the Greers purchased it
leaving alot of work to be done
before it could host it's first
Bluegrass concert, and welcome it's
first guests. The now pickin' parlor
was still serving as a Feed Room,
housing livestock feed and fertilizer.
The Greers both had full-time jobs
and a full-time family, but put alot
of sweat-equity into the building and
had it ready to host their first
Bluegrass concert in the building in
October of 2001. The first
Bluegrass concert that October was
Appalachian Trail. Since that time,
there has been a show every 3rd
Saturday of the month with
exception of once when there was a
death in the family, and another time
when it was snowed out.
Greer purchased a great peice of
History in Surgoinsville, TN. The
Bellamy Hardware business was
established in 1908, starting out as a
Pure Gas Sation, and wore many
other 'hats' during the years. For the
40 years prior to the Greer's
ownership, the Bellamy family had
operated the building as a Hardware
and Grocery store. The building
was in a state of semi-ill repair
when the Greers purchased it
leaving alot of work to be done
before it could host it's first
Bluegrass concert, and welcome it's
first guests. The now pickin' parlor
was still serving as a Feed Room,
housing livestock feed and fertilizer.
The Greers both had full-time jobs
and a full-time family, but put alot
of sweat-equity into the building and
had it ready to host their first
Bluegrass concert in the building in
October of 2001. The first
Bluegrass concert that October was
Appalachian Trail. Since that time,
there has been a show every 3rd
Saturday of the month with
exception of once when there was a
death in the family, and another time
when it was snowed out.
Lifelong residents of Surgoinsviile,
Johnny and Teresa thoroughly enjoy
meeting their guests each month that
travel to the Hardware to see the
shows. Teresa's impeccable taste in
antiques show in the beautiful
treasures that dot the store portion of
the building. All of the antiques in the
store are for sale, and are a very
charming part of the atmosphere at
Bellamy Hardware. Johnny's years of
musical talent, and aquaintances
through the years are evident in the
pickin' parlor and it's players each
month. Teresa works full time as a
school nurse, and Johnny is currently
serving as the Mayor of
Surgoinsville, having retired after 28
years of service with TVA. The
Greer's have four children who also
help with the operation of the
business, and serve as hosts to the
guests each month. Bellamy has a
wonderful feel of true Southern
Hospitality, and delivers some of the
best musical talent for miles around.
A trip down the old Highway 11 to
Bellamy Hardware will certainly be an
experience you will never forget.
Johnny and Teresa thoroughly enjoy
meeting their guests each month that
travel to the Hardware to see the
shows. Teresa's impeccable taste in
antiques show in the beautiful
treasures that dot the store portion of
the building. All of the antiques in the
store are for sale, and are a very
charming part of the atmosphere at
Bellamy Hardware. Johnny's years of
musical talent, and aquaintances
through the years are evident in the
pickin' parlor and it's players each
month. Teresa works full time as a
school nurse, and Johnny is currently
serving as the Mayor of
Surgoinsville, having retired after 28
years of service with TVA. The
Greer's have four children who also
help with the operation of the
business, and serve as hosts to the
guests each month. Bellamy has a
wonderful feel of true Southern
Hospitality, and delivers some of the
best musical talent for miles around.
A trip down the old Highway 11 to
Bellamy Hardware will certainly be an
experience you will never forget.
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