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Big Al's visit to Lynchburg Tennessee Moore County, TN, still has gotten the message which still isn't heard in Adair County, either, Big Al says Big Al Owens, the Big Rig Trucker Dear Ed and ColumbiaMagazine readers, My travels today took me to the Dry County Still General Store in downtown historic Lynchburg, Tennessee. Yes, it is sad but true, Moore County is just like Adair County, KY; it is a dry county. On December 5th, 1933 the 21st amendment was passed repealing prohibition, but evidently some parts of the U.S. have still not gotten the message. I was greeted by Ms Janice Johnson, who took me to the storage room in the back of the store, where I was to deliver her pallet of goodies to. I carried many boxes, filled with preserves, chow chow, and relishes. Ms Johnson was a sweet lady who took time to show me some of her wares and even helped me pick up a few complimentary gifts. Lynchburg, TN is 176.71 miles from the square in Columbia taking the scenic route through Scottsville using US 231, and finally finishing up on TN 55 which puts you smack dab in the middle of historic Moore County. Lynchburg was made famous by Jack Daniels and Lem Motlow. Together these 2 gentlemen created a multi million dollar empire, and a pretty tasty beverage when combined with another American icon, Coca-Cola, but that is another story. After I finished delivering my goods to the General Store in Lynchburg, I traveled 1.7 miles to the Brown-Foreman company which has owned the Jack Daniel company since 1956. I was cordially invited into the premises by several employees. I was there to pick up a shipment of used Jack Daniels whiskey barrels which are going to Georgia. The employees at the Brown-Foreman company and at the General Store in Lynchburg showed me the finest Southern hospitality today. I have also had the privilege several years ago of actually delivering to the actual Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg and was treated with much Southern kindness then also. I do recommend that if you have some time and would love to take a very scenic trip that you travel to Lynchburg, Tn via Scottsville, Ky. It should take around 3-4 hours actual driving time but is well worth the trip. May I suggest that you travel this route in the early spring or late fall to observe all of the natural beauty of the Tennessee backwoods. So as Hank Williams always said "If the good Lord is willing, and the creek don't rise, I'll be there" - Big Al Owens This story was posted on 2013-01-19 08:20:42
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