| Johnny and Teresa Greer |
In June of 2001, Johnny and Teresa
Greer along with Mickey & Susan
Houston 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.
After putting a lot of sweat-equity
into the building and had it ready to
host their first Bluegrass concert in
October of 2001. The first 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 along with Mickey & Susan
Houston 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.
After putting a lot of sweat-equity
into the building and had it ready to
host their first Bluegrass concert in
October of 2001. The first 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.
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Lifelong residents of Surgoinsviile,
Johnny, Teresa, Mickey & Susan
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, Teresa, Mickey & Susan
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.
Mickey & Susan Houston
Mandy Greene - Counter Assistant
Mickey Houston & Teresa Houston Greer with their Cousin Larry
(In charge of the good stuff!)
Rosie Jones
The voice of Bluegrass At Bellamy
