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It’s Sunday the 13th of June. Life on the campaign trail is nonstop. But I am making a conscience effort that this
campaign is going to be different. More
about us. Less about machine.
Today I went to Bethel for a second time this weekend. If you want to experience what a community
is…a true community, you need to visit Bethel at their Homecoming. They have this wonderful sense of pride for
their community….and love for what is theirs.
Looking at what they pulled off this weekend, you might not
be able to imagine that you can hardly get to Bethel. Two bridges were washed out in the
flood. Eight (8) inches of water in
their community center and in the store called “Netts”.
To see what these people have done to clean up after the
flood and to get it to where it is today is no less than a miracle.
After meeting all the fine people in Bethel on Saturday, I
had to go back today and visit their restaurant and store - -“Netts”. You know I have lived in Maury County my
whole life and had never gotten to eat at “Netts”. I pride myself on eating at locally owned
places…especially the ones here, but I had missed this one.
Nett and her husband George bought the store/restaurant 4
years ago. She and her family run the
place.
Although they might seem to have the business locked up in
such a small community, I got to spend some time with Annette. She had said in the last two years, things
have gotten hard. There was a road
closing west of them…then this winter, it seemed to snow every week…and now the
flood has washed out two bridges. She
said she used to employee 19 people. But
this winter she has had to cut her staff to 11.
That is almost 50%.
Although it’s the weather and floods, it is also the fact
that we here in Maury County have lost 90% of our industrial jobs. She is feeling that too.
So we need to help…
So hear ye, hear ye…..everyone. Please make a special trip to Bethel and eat
at “Netts”. They have the best Fried
Chicken in the world, but they have burgers, steaks, shrimp, catfish….nights
with rooster fries and frog legs. They
also have karaoke on Thursday nights. It
is true Americana in a cup!
Also when you pay, please make a special contribution to the
Volunteer fire hall they are trying to build.
All donations are needed and would be appreciated.
Bethel stands for the house of God. I found it to be true…in its beauty and its
people. Let’s support them….especially
right now.
Finding out how we can help is what this journey should be
about….
Debbie
Annette (Nett) Dodson, Debbie Matthews, George Dodson
Owners of Nett's Country Store and Deli (Bethel Community)
4356 Skelley Rd, Santa Fe, TN 38482
Phone: 931-682-2315
