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Title
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When Country Was King at the Historic Chestnut Inn
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Description
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Article profiles Genova's Chestnut Inn, an early country music venue located at 12th and Chestnut streets. It was established by Charles Genova in 1933 and originally opened as a jazz club. Following prohibition, the Chestnut was converted into a family-oriented restaurant and live country music venue. It would become a popular stop for touring country western acts, including Roy Clark, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other country music legends. Article includes original photos, a souvenir menu, and a recipe for the Chestnut Inn's signature cocktail "The Buckaroo."
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Date
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2008-06-11
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
