Last of the Old School American Barbershops Found in Tennessee: Come along with me I Need a Haircut

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  • @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854
    @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 Рік тому +30

    Thirty-four minutes of sheer Heaven. What an interesting man, and his shop is wonderful. Nothing like this in England.

  • @tylersmith9027
    @tylersmith9027 Рік тому +6

    I am going to drive down from Indiana just to get my haircut here some time soon. This is the best of America.

  • @robertvandalsem94
    @robertvandalsem94 Рік тому +18

    Now that's a man's barber shop...!! Absolutely love it.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Рік тому +3

      The best!

    • @misterm5325
      @misterm5325 Рік тому

      Yes it is. The best I have in my area is a couple hipster places that try to fake this. Then when you go in they have mostly a bunch of gossipy cackling women working there. I can get that experience at Great Clips for a lot cheaper. The couple men who work there are smug.

  • @Roscoe_B
    @Roscoe_B Рік тому +2

    Nothing more American than an old time barber shop ...getting hard to find these days.

  • @nathanbishop4897
    @nathanbishop4897 Рік тому +3

    Wonderful,
    I don’t normally leave comments but this really was a blessing.

  • @terryw.milburn8565
    @terryw.milburn8565 Рік тому +2

    Gary Has A 1 Of A Kind 'Ole Barber Shop With Unique Items ! Thanks Mr. Ward From Frosty Canada. ATB T God Bless

  • @lesliefleming4359
    @lesliefleming4359 Рік тому +3

    Thanks John for bringing Gary into our homes. Looks to be a good God loving man that loves people and his work. God bless you all.❤

  • @paulyoung5327
    @paulyoung5327 Рік тому +10

    Wow this is a great historical piece for all States as well as Tennesse. We lost our old gentleman that ran the shop in my home town in Indiana . He gave me my first haircut and I am 77 years old. So these videos are really memory inducing. Thank you John

    • @barbararose753
      @barbararose753 Рік тому

      I live in Columbus In born in Jellico Tennessee ❤

    • @StanleyRivers
      @StanleyRivers 11 місяців тому

      I love watching this channel, good to hear the stories, history & not seeing any negative videos; good to get away from the mainstream news.

  • @marykaystreasures
    @marykaystreasures Рік тому +2

    The child's barber chair was awesome
    ♥️♥️♥️👍🗝️

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere Рік тому +3

    I miss these type of places, they are becoming few and far between.
    Watching this makes me realize how much things have changed...

  • @sandranelson7124
    @sandranelson7124 Рік тому +2

    (This is Tom, not Sandra.)
    WOW!!!! What a great video of a nice, and neat, slice of Americana!! Thank you for sharing this video of what America used to be back in the olden days before the 1970's!!!! Those signs, ads, and memorabilia really take me back to a more pleasant time in America!!!!
    THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!

  • @lewisalcala3674
    @lewisalcala3674 Рік тому +2

    Love the Barber Shops! I'm 57 years old and still have fond memories of my dad taking me to the barber shop that round the corner from our house. He was an older man and his name was Barney. When the cut was finished, you got to reach your hand into a box of bubble gum

  • @JakeHughes-zq5cv
    @JakeHughes-zq5cv 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m a barber myself and I’ll say that these type of guys and these type of shops are the best thing to come out of the barber world … the old school barber shops especially in America is AMAZING 🤙

  • @ryanrose2251
    @ryanrose2251 Рік тому +2

    This is in my hometown! He’s cut my hair my whole life!

  • @MSDOGS1976
    @MSDOGS1976 Рік тому +6

    You can find old fashion style barber shops in the southern part of the USA pretty easily. Who doesn't like to go back in time for a few minutes every now and then? As far as this being an easy job my next door neighbor is a barber and he had a shoulder replacement done a couple of years ago. Says it still bothers him when cutting hair.

  • @dylanprice7573
    @dylanprice7573 Рік тому +3

    Hi my name is Dylan I am 18 year old I have a lot of antiques in my room and I like antiques and like your videos. 👍🏻😁

  • @dievans2954
    @dievans2954 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant video! Really enjoyed it.

  • @deweydecimal1446
    @deweydecimal1446 Рік тому +1

    Barber shop on Saturday morning was the highlight of my childhood. I'll never forget.

  • @amyheltonwalker
    @amyheltonwalker Рік тому +20

    We love Gary. He gives the best looking hair cuts! My son would only let Gary cut his hair the whole time he was growing up. When he was younger and he needed a haircut, I mentioned going somewhere else since we live almost to Barbourville. Oh boy did he let me know in a hurry that he wasn’t having none of that nonsense. He was in his booster seat and threw his head back and cried! He threw one of the only tantrums he’d ever thrown!
    Hello Gary! Hope you are well!! Love, Steve, Amy and Steven Lane Walker

    • @tubetime39
      @tubetime39 Рік тому +2

      Amy Walker: Your son, cute & funny and it tells the character and the man Gary is. I sure hope to get by his shop some day. Wish I'd seen this vid sooner. I came down I75 one week ago today on way to SC. Stopped in Corbin for gas. Even had a notion to jump on 25W and see something other than Interstate traffic. Maybe on the way home if I go back that way. People like him are the ones I admire

  • @brendatate8986
    @brendatate8986 Рік тому +11

    Thanks John for bringing Gary to us! Looks like he has a great customer base! You can tell the people really appreciate him. Looks like he does a great job and is so patient with the children. BTW- Great haircut 💇‍♂️! Thanks Gary!!

  • @kevinbarrett5001
    @kevinbarrett5001 Рік тому +4

    That was one awesome video there, reminded so much of my ole Barber in town I went so for so long as a kid. His name was Jimmy. He used to put a board across the arms of his barber chair for children to sit on. He done passed and gone few years back. Love all your videos. Thanks again from Tappahannock, VA 👍

  • @sharlynebeach2786
    @sharlynebeach2786 Рік тому +2

    Loved this interview of the Barber Shop.. The only thing that was missing was a sucker or a piece of double bubble bubble gum for the kids after their hair cut. 😁

  • @ricktempleton3415
    @ricktempleton3415 Рік тому +2

    Another great video. Loved the old school barber shop and the owner was such a nice person. I stop in Jellico quite often on my way to the Smokies.

  • @onrycodger
    @onrycodger Рік тому +5

    I hope this channel grows/prospers and is viewed by 5 million people.🙂👍

  • @karengunia5451
    @karengunia5451 Рік тому +5

    I absolutely look forward to your new videos! Just love them! Ive been thinking about Ralph, I hope he is feeling better

  • @1954shadow
    @1954shadow Рік тому +2

    This one was a hoot, loved hangin’ out with ya’ll.

  • @tennesseesmoky9012
    @tennesseesmoky9012 Рік тому +5

    Gary seems like a great guy. I’m sure that he is a fine barber. His shop is really a treasure. True barbers who really cater to the men with good service and a decent haircut are becoming harder and harder to find in many communities. I remember my first haircut and even though my hair is a little thinner I still get a haircut every two weeks (payday). This is a great video and I appreciate your effort in documenting the history of this region. God bless y’all. - Tennessee Smoky

  • @swmarb5236
    @swmarb5236 Рік тому +1

    The young man on the fire truck was cute as could be. Really neat, nostalgic, old-time shop. Gary's a good man. Nice job John. Bath, Oh.

  • @evinrude1236
    @evinrude1236 Рік тому +3

    This reminds me so much of my late father-in-law who had a barber shop in our small town. He loved all the old antiques too.....the walls were full of them. He had customers from as far away as 70 miles who came to get their hair cut. Unfortunately, he passed away 3 years ago. There aren't many places like this left any more. I'll always remember that old barber shop..... ❤

  • @tnvol09
    @tnvol09 Рік тому +1

    God I love Tennessee....i hope the people never change here

  • @hdbikerdave5835
    @hdbikerdave5835 Рік тому +4

    Well done. Brought back a ton of childhood memories when I used to go to the barber shop in my grandparents hometown.
    Some of the best days of my life.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @wyatterp6480
    @wyatterp6480 Рік тому +1

    What a bunch of handsome young men!!!

  • @AshleySmith-mb4rz
    @AshleySmith-mb4rz Рік тому +4

    What an amazing God fearing man! We need more men like y’all! God bless! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @Castleknight
    @Castleknight Рік тому +1

    Gotta do another one with Gary. This video is one of my favorites.

  • @brianforrest3377
    @brianforrest3377 Рік тому +1

    Man that’s was a awesome video my friend for sure me and my wife sure enjoy watching

  • @terrymoorecnc2500
    @terrymoorecnc2500 Рік тому +2

    Great Shop! Those Oster Clippers and Blades are made in TN too. Lots of history and great folks here.

  • @rachelfrees1268
    @rachelfrees1268 Рік тому +2

    Good men are the best. Thankful for all of you all over this earth. John makes our days with his wonderful videos. How precious was the little red haired boy getting a haircut.👏👏👏💕

  • @savagenomore
    @savagenomore Рік тому +2

    my hair hasn't been cut since early 2020, I'd love to get Gary to give me a high & tight flat top cut but it'd take me 6 hrs to drive there.

  • @chrisstorer3111
    @chrisstorer3111 6 місяців тому

    I know Gary very well. He's a great man of God! Went to church with him for years

  • @jefferypartin6303
    @jefferypartin6303 Рік тому +1

    Great show Gary is a good friend of mine

  • @JimmyHensley36
    @JimmyHensley36 Рік тому +2

    Another great video John . Loved it and the Barbra shop is awesome. Gary seemed like a great man . Just so humbled.

  • @larrypayne1555
    @larrypayne1555 Рік тому +1

    Just perfect and what we all need to see!

  • @armoredsaint6639
    @armoredsaint6639 Рік тому +1

    Oh yes, I remember the old barber shop in downtown Richmond Kentucky! I has a 12 year old and I remember learning more about the birds and bees described by colorful animal and flower metaphors by all the old guys in the shop and thinking myself what the heck?….your suppose to do what!!?…… three kids later I guess I figured it out! Lol could you pass me a fried bologna sandwich please! Lol

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 Рік тому

    I personally don't frequent Barber Shops.
    But as I know of them what a Cool place ,his collection is priceless !
    Thank you.
    JO JO IN VT 💞💨❄️☃️

  • @Muertes-tf2oj
    @Muertes-tf2oj Рік тому

    When he cut the little red headed kid's hair he turned into Opie Taylor. Awesome video, I really enjoyed it.

  • @kyledesborough6045
    @kyledesborough6045 Рік тому +1

    Barber 👍🌟💈👍⭐💈 interesting stories lovem keep the videos 🎥 rolling ✌️

  • @RazPerignon
    @RazPerignon Рік тому +1

    Probably the coolest barber shop I’ve seen

  • @OurBackwoodsHomestead
    @OurBackwoodsHomestead Рік тому +1

    Great video John some great history on this Barber Shop. Nice to see someone keeping g the old traditional shops like this around! Gary is a nice guy!

  • @davidjones9518
    @davidjones9518 Рік тому +1

    Good man love old timers old antique stuff

  • @IdolTyme
    @IdolTyme Рік тому +1

    Great piece. I know where I'd get my hair cut if I still lived in Williamsburg. I remember Gary's '55 Chevy. It was green and white. I lived across the street from Gary when I was a teenager and was good friends with his younger brother, Jerry Allen. God rest his soul. 😞

  • @tacratt6091
    @tacratt6091 Рік тому +1

    I remember the building from when I was going to school at Cumberland College! We used to visit Jellico most Friday nights! lol

  • @ShouldersMoondog549
    @ShouldersMoondog549 Рік тому +1

    Thanks John for the video, really enjoyed the tour of Gary's shop!! I've add this place to my list to visit this fall on my trip to Tennessee!!

  • @williamengland6119
    @williamengland6119 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video! We love this guy. Total old school the best. Would love to see him on our next trip to Tennessee. Thanks for sharing this awesome story. William

  • @stovepipe1015
    @stovepipe1015 Рік тому +5

    Excellent Video! Between the 'Trump' Sticker, and the "This is Not a Gun Free Zone' Sticker on the mirrors, this is my kind of Based, Red Blooded American Patriot. I haven't met a single person on any of your videos, that I didn't like. Living in Connecticut, it's a refreshing sight to see, and it reminds me of the polite society we used to live in.

    • @stovepipe1015
      @stovepipe1015 Рік тому +1

      ...and the President Trump Bobble Head, I just turned 69, and he's the best President of my entire life, I miss him dearly.

  • @nimroddiaries_
    @nimroddiaries_ Рік тому +2

    Awesome video as always! If you're ever in SW Michigan and need a cut, visit Aaron at Otsego Barber Shop in Otsego Michigan.

  • @bethgiesey9405
    @bethgiesey9405 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Gary is a very interesting man!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Рік тому

      Thank you it’s my pleasure to bring these to my audience! Thanks for watching

  • @vernwallen4246
    @vernwallen4246 Рік тому

    Absolutely awesome.If for what ever reason the shop is out of business The city should buy it for a museum.👍👍👍

  • @michaelfrancis7072
    @michaelfrancis7072 Рік тому +1

    I'm from the UK, but love everything about your channel. Just subscribed, thanks.

  • @donnypacker4145
    @donnypacker4145 Рік тому +1

    Great video, John! Gary seems like good people!

  • @williammackenzie3668
    @williammackenzie3668 Рік тому +2

    Hello, John! I just want to thank you for all the hard work you are putting in on every video by showing the entire world how we used to do things down here in the south back in the good old days. You go way far already forgotten places...alright! sometimes in the middle of nowhere that nobody have known if it wasn't because of you who is the one taking the money & time to rediscover our deep Southern American culture & bring it back to life. I see no more Confederate flags being flown out there, which makes me feel really sad...it's not about hate, it's about heritage tradition & culture...that tells you about all the things we've lost along the way....I personally encourage you to keep on working hard everyday to help the American people understand the true value & meaning of what heritage & history must have in our lives...Never give outsiders the opportunity to change your culture language or soul...America is the greatest country in the world for sure. America was founded on God guns & Freedom & We must keep it that way at any cost. Thanks again, John. I may find you on the road one of these days! You take care now! God bless.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Рік тому

      Thank you for the nice comment and thank you for watching our channel. God bless you as well

  • @farmerandsonsgarage6883
    @farmerandsonsgarage6883 Рік тому +1

    I was loving this video until I saw his "Friends don't let friends drive Fords" sticker. Just kidding 😂. Another great video showing the incredible people and places that make the Appalachians a wonderful place.

  • @gregembrey2947
    @gregembrey2947 Рік тому +2

    John your channel just keeps getting better, thanks for sharing.and thanks to all the great people who shares there life.

  • @billijoragland6267
    @billijoragland6267 Рік тому +1

    This has been one of my favorite video's so far.......what a wonderful man of God. Love the barbershop, what a collection he has. I can see why he is such a popular guy. By the way, I think the haircut he gave you John looked fantastic!!!!

  • @kennethstuckey7823
    @kennethstuckey7823 Рік тому +2

    A barber who is also a barbershop historian and barbershop-related antique collector! Wow! Very rare and sincerely special!
    A no smoking barber shop. Awesome and welcomed!
    A barber who is also a true Child of GOD! Outstanding!
    You don't eat nothing until you pray! Priceless!
    His favorite things in the shop: antique barber pole, water from the River Jordon, and frankincense and myrrh. Beautiful!
    He knows how to maintain long-lasting true friendships and love/appreciate his friends very much. That's how it's supposed to be!
    He speaks highly about friends who are no longer around. Compassionate and heartfelt!
    He makes sure that GOD is all around him in the barber shop and everywhere he goes. Hallelujah! Keeps demons away.
    What a wonderful, unique man!!

  • @russellbogrett605
    @russellbogrett605 Рік тому

    I learned how to cut hair in a barbershop like this. That was 50 years ago. I'm now retired from the business. With the exception of a brief stint in the Marines it's the only job I ever had
    .Good times...

  • @purplehaze5977
    @purplehaze5977 Рік тому

    Love the car chair amazing great shop

  • @mikeanderson7165
    @mikeanderson7165 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing another awesome video.

  • @ruggedcross1163
    @ruggedcross1163 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Sir for a great Video

  • @franzgeil422
    @franzgeil422 Рік тому +2

    This was awesome. Man, I miss going to the barber. Unfortunately, I haven't had the need for many years.

  • @ellentracey5274
    @ellentracey5274 11 днів тому

    That little curio/medicine cabinet next to the register is the twin to the one I have!

  • @billfeldman3234
    @billfeldman3234 Рік тому +1

    Had Fun To DAY with you two

  • @rumboldj1
    @rumboldj1 Рік тому +1

    Always Great Videos!! Keep up the great work!!

  • @glenbo2464
    @glenbo2464 Рік тому

    Our town Barber "Fred" closed his tiny shop years ago, Miss that kind of home town feel. Love the shop too !

  • @lisab.7339
    @lisab.7339 Рік тому +2

    New subscriber. Loved this! Thank you.

  • @thewkovacs316
    @thewkovacs316 Рік тому +1

    actually, the barbershop has been making a comeback since the mid 2000s
    have two retro 50s shops near me that are booked solid every day

  • @purplehaze5977
    @purplehaze5977 Рік тому

    I just love old photos

  • @hylde2639
    @hylde2639 Рік тому +1

    Looking crisp with that cut sir

  • @FernandoOcumarez
    @FernandoOcumarez Рік тому

    The town ( or neighborhood ) barbershop is still today a treasure in most places all over the world. Most of us got our hair cut by the same barber for years. Sometimes our kids would go to the same barbershop we went to when we were kids. Thank you for this beautiful video. God Bless 😀

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Рік тому +1

    I love this!!! Old school... hello from Gatlinburg TN...We don't have anything like that here with a shop like that unfortunately...There was one in pigeon forge many years ago 🌄🏞️🦌

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Рік тому +1

      Hello neighbor!

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Рік тому

      @@theappalachianchannel hi guys!! I enjoy your channel...I've had a channel The past year here in Gatlinburg and love it

  • @jblo6822
    @jblo6822 Рік тому

    It reminds me of growing up in a small town in the 50s and 60s. We always paid one dollar for our haircuts.

  • @cherokeelaketennessee7895
    @cherokeelaketennessee7895 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, John! Another great video! Gary would be my barber if I lived up that way, seems like a good guy. Even better, he's a collector like me, give us lots to talk about.

  • @g3everex
    @g3everex Рік тому +1

    I loved this video. If I lived closer I would probably go here. Truth be told I used a Flowbee since 1995. I get asked all the time who cuts your hair? It takes 10 minutes and get the same hair cut every time.

  • @johnwest4394
    @johnwest4394 Рік тому

    I absolutely loved this video

  • @ynoT_63
    @ynoT_63 Рік тому

    Nothing quite like a good ole fashioned barber shop. When I first moved to the Phoenix, AZ area I looked around for a barber who could do simple stuff like a flat top or a short cut with whitewalls. I was surprised that with this area being so popular with retirees and a military base nearby I couldn't find a place that could do either of those. I finally found a shop in Scottsdale that fit the bill just fine. For the years that I went there I had the same barber and he took real good care of me. If you're ever in the Scottsdale area and in need of a good barber, check out Gio's at 64th St & Bell Ave. These days I have my own trimmer set and do my own haircuts at home. Thanks for sharing this place.

  • @joeyricefried9621
    @joeyricefried9621 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful!!

  • @beckythebarber
    @beckythebarber 2 місяці тому

    I enjoyed seeing Gary's barber shop! I'm a barber in Cookeville, TN.

  • @robertryan3639
    @robertryan3639 Рік тому +1

    Old school barber shops in my area were also gun shops, nothing like Saturday morning getting a haircut, shave and new gun to play with. With a new gun purchase the cut and shave were free.

  • @barberjeff67
    @barberjeff67 Рік тому +1

    What a great shop and barber! I'm a barber as well. I'd be very comfortable in a shop like this, I tend to collect stuff as well!

  • @purplehaze5977
    @purplehaze5977 Рік тому

    Iv got to say you find amazing places just love your channel

  • @WWP19NeyTiri
    @WWP19NeyTiri Рік тому

    Great Video. I'm going to Barber College now and I really appreciate how Gary incorporates his faith, friends and customers into his Barber career and into the customers experience while there. True hometown Barber. Well done.

  • @VnceWilliam
    @VnceWilliam 10 місяців тому

    A true man's barbershop.

  • @CliffsideStables
    @CliffsideStables Рік тому

    I appreciated this video…it brought back memories of my Dad’s shop in the ‘60s & ‘70s. I think I’ll make the trip over from Oneida, TN. Tim

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Рік тому +1

    Great job.

  • @fred5149
    @fred5149 Рік тому +1

    That's a cool kids chair

  • @kennyknopp256
    @kennyknopp256 Рік тому +1

    We have one in Ripley Wv that is like going back 50 plus years

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 Рік тому +1

    JUST LOVE IT

  • @Jkendra96
    @Jkendra96 Рік тому

    I love Gary!! He is the best ♥️

  • @maggiesfarm7970
    @maggiesfarm7970 Рік тому

    When I was a little girl in IL, my daddy, who was in his 60's, used to take me along for his haircuts sometimes. When I showed up with him, some of the men in the barber shop would jump up and gather up the magazines from the tabletops and they'd put them all up on a high shelf! I had no idea what that meant, but Daddy always laughed about it. I'm 68 now and at some point during my adulthood I figured out that they were all girlie magazines! Lol!

  • @Starscreamxx
    @Starscreamxx Рік тому

    I think I had seen gary in Red Dead Redemption 2 before lol. The barbers are the best in that game and seeing these old fashioned barbers still around today is very cool and awesome to see :). Great video and happy to see all the happy faces for the barber shop :) Cheers :).

  • @Aprilwyatt0005
    @Aprilwyatt0005 Рік тому

    I love it!!! Sadie said she wants to go get her hair cut! Lol Such a cool looking shop. I love that places like that are still around ❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Рік тому +1

      Tell Sadie that John said Hello. I will be back there in Jellico on Saturday to make another video.

    • @Aprilwyatt0005
      @Aprilwyatt0005 Рік тому

      @@theappalachianchannel That sounds like fun! I’ll tell her.