Great Story On The Strip On Front Page Of The News Sentinel

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KTrain said:
I look for song to come out like Johnny Russell's (Red Neck, White socks & Blue Ribbon beer) that caused the demise of Pabst in the Sixties/Seventies. Pabst Blue Ribbon was # 1 then and has floundered for decades but making a bit of come back. Teens and college age wouldn't drink Blue Ribbon for fear of being called a Redneck and not hip. Went from first to worst.
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Pabst used to have a unique pilsner taste. Last time I tried it, it tasted nothing like it used to, so I dumped it.
 
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Lexvol71,In the late 60's thru the mid 70's the Roman Room had Schlitz on tap and was drawn by George(called by us regulars-the Galloper).The veal parm was out of this world.For those who dip,the Vol Market sold Skoal for .50 cents a round bin.You could buy a sleeve of six for $3.00 and tax.Being that Skoal was made in Nashville,on Friday's,you could get a sleeve that was made on Wednesday.Fresh association dips.
 
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smokeymon said:
Our slawburger festival is this weekend.
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That hurts! I need my brother and sister to fedex me some to Colorado,

Last time I was down there I brought home a mason jar of the mix.

Where do you live Smokeymon? My Brothers and Sisters live in Elora, Huntland and Lexie Crossroads near Belvidere.
 
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Volador said:
Learned to drink beer at the Last Lap listening to Jimmy Buffet belt out "Why don't we get drunk and screw". Anyone remember Ruby Tuesday on the strip? It was the #2 Ruby Tuesday after the first one in West Knoxville. And best hot dogs on the planet were found at the gas station on the corner of Volunteer BLVD and Cumberland Ave. Think it was Paul's Place? Hot dog w chili/beans topped with smoked cheddar and then steamed. Add brown mustard and a true culinary delight was had by all. And anyone ever do Happy Hour at The Sheraton? Think it was 3 for 1 and cost of a drink was $1.80. Oh, and got arrested for D&D at The Tap Room. Such a nice place.
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It wasn't on the strip, but the hot dogs from Cas Walker's on Chapman Hwy. were the best. And ribs from Brother Jack's were a Friday night habit. And who remembers the Sam and Andy's special sauce for their deli sandwiches
 
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Orange12 said:
It wasn't on the strip, but the hot dogs from Cas Walker's on Chapman Hwy. were the best. And ribs from Brother Jack's were a Friday night habit. And who remembers the Sam and Andy's special sauce for their deli sandwiches
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Brother Jack’s at 1AM on a Friday night. It doesn’t get any better than that.
 
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VolsFan-TX said:
Fond memories of the Tap Room, the Library, Sam & Andy's, and many other locations on the strip from 1987-1991. I have a child at UT now and the strip has a completely different look especially with the current construction. At least Gus' deli is still there.
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I miss a turkey and smoked cheddar, mustard and mayo on dark with a pickle and pepper. Man them was good eats.
 
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ShelbourneVol said:
We heard pretty much the same thing, that he died from exposure. When he went on his benders he would sleep anywhere, once word was he was sleeping in the dumpster next to England Sound.
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This is true. I worked on the Strip and saw him there once. I was working the day after he died, lots of sad faces that day, ol' Squeege was a legend.
 
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HuntlandVolinColo said:
That hurts! I need my brother and sister to fedex me some to Colorado,

Last time I was down there I brought home a mason jar of the mix.

Where do you live Smokeymon? My Brothers and Sisters live in Elora, Huntland and Lexie Crossroads near Belvidere.
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I live in Fayetteville (Park City). You can buy the slaw at Ken's by the pint or gallon. I like theirs better than any in town. Yum yum!!
 
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VFLer said:
You beat me to it brother! The strip is nothing like it used to be. These were my faves:
The tap room
The last lap
The library
Old college inn
Regas on 17th
The torch
Sam & Andy’s - remember Bill drinking from his “coffee” cup? “I’ll fix you up there buddy!”
My daughter is starting there this fall. I took her and her sister last year to the last remaining place besides Gus’…Stefano’s pizza. Was exactly the same as when I started in 1979. The good old days…
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Wasn't Quarterbacks on 17th up the hill from Gus's?
 
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vol_in_ga said:
And apparently all the college kids now go to the old city, which is also a shame because that’s where I would go to get away from the college kids!
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I’ve heard that too. We went there some nights, but definitely not as much as the Strip. There really weren’t a lot of cabs taken back then, so we pretty much kept it pretty close.
 
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