The Old Time Mast General Store is a Must Visit Store if you Love Things of the Past: Part 2

[@theappalachianchannel]

Watch Part 1 at the link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIvKf4CBpbmseLc

[@sonyagraske376]

PT.2 WAS EXCELLENT...I HAVE BEEN THERE A NUMBER OF TIMES, AND IT IS JUST AS EXCITING AS THE 1ST TIME I WAS THERE, IN THE EARLY 80'S. I LIVE IN CANDLER, N.C. JUST RIGHT BESIDE ASHEVILLE... AND, ASHEVILLE HAS A MAST STORE HERE. IT IS A MAST STORE AND VERY NICE... BUT NOTHING COULD " EVER" COMPARE TO VALLE CRUSIS. ❤

[@michaelfrancis7072]

I'm in the UK, and I had no idea that buildings of this type still existed in America. But I'm glad they do, because I'm fascinated by them, and thanks for letting us see them.

[@dianamoore2241]

Hello, UK person...yes, we have one here in Knoxville Tennessee USA. I've been in there a few times. It's a fun place to go to. Many stores on the street, Gay Street, uptown, were originally Department stores. Our Mast General Store is in one of those.. Others are now Condos. Perhaps, some day, you can come to the States and visit one of these stores 😊.

[@theappalachianchannel]

we live close to Knoxville and have been to that store also.

[@dianamoore2241]

@@theappalachianchannel .... Hello.... it's a good place to get gifts for any occasion...

[@rodkukura]

​@@dianamoore2241 same from Canada very cool.

[@rodkukura]

Same from Canada, very cool.

[@adamkushner5240]

God bless you all the manager good humble man knows his job and loves it 😊

[@theappalachianchannel]

yes Seth is a great guy!

[@zerofox7347]

5c Coffee and benches and rockers around a wood stove. That’s a store that cares about the local community. 😊

[@FischerRestoration]

A slice of Americana and how things once were for me and millions of us who remember these type of stores growing up. Thank you John for what you do!

[@adaytripp]

HALLELUJAH a new episode!! God knows right when we need one ❤

[@Zippy-the_Pinhead]

I first visited Mast back in 2001 while living in Butler, TN. I absolutely loved the experience. The food, atmosphere and people are wonderful. I plan on returning next year when I move back to East Tennessee. I look forward to going back. Wonderful 👍

[@robertlusnia506]

I have a love for these old buildings

[@lisab.7339]

Wonderful old time general store but what an operation they have including other stores. Lots of energy and money put into that business.

[@laurakilmer8652]

I met the present owners of Mast General Stores and they are wonderful people. The lady is from Winter Haven Fl. Her Dad had a Hardware store there. They do a lot of benefits for the people of the area. Charley and Laura Kilmer from Ocala and formerly of Winter Haven

[@rogertemple7193]

This is what I call a nice magnificent General Store with everything that you need groceries, snacks, beverages, non grocery food merchandise such as hardware, medicines, hygiene products and much more all in one store here,very nice Thank.🤠🖐️

[@theappalachianchannel]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rogertemple7193]

@@theappalachianchannel Better than going to a Wal Mart.🤠👍

[@RyanCoomer]

love stores like this... they are just the best. the man working there was truly great.

[@onrycodger]

That young man knows his business history and presented it very well. Thumbs up 👍

[@theappalachianchannel]

The Mast is a True Historical Gem that is a must SEE for people who love things of the Past! Thanks for the comment!

[@paulyoung5327]

Definitely a great find , I love the old building as well as the Store itself. It was a special touch having someone who grew up in the store do the narration and tour. It's what sets yours apart from the others. Good work John.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks

[@SharonC225]

I grew up in the country in south Georgia, US. We had a small old fashioned country store at a place called 5 fork. There were 5 dirt roads at the back of the store going in 5 different directions. It didn't have much but it served the hunters and fisher people with the basics. What I loved most about that store was how old it smelled in the mid 1970's. That store came down during a hurricane years ago. Sure miss these old places.

[@monamartin3022]

Thank you Seth, and John for the video. Very interesting about the history of the store. Seeing the nostalgic candy brought back many memories of my younger years, the candy buttons, wax lips, and a lot more. RC Cola was my favorite soda, and munching on a Chick-O-Stick. Thanks for the memories.

[@theappalachianchannel]

My pleasure

[@dianamoore2241]

Good video, Mast General Store., I have been in there a few times. I live here in Knoxville. I can remember when the buildings on Gay Street were Department stores. I was an elevator operator in the Millers store where KUB is now.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The Mast is a True Historical Gem that is a must SEE for people who love things of the Past! Thanks for the comment!

[@lance8190]

Wow, that young man was so knowledgeable and informative. Fantastic video!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CindyYr11]

The gentleman gave a wonderful presentation about the store and a tour of the wooden creaking mazes that blend into a huge general store. I only been to the store In Waynesville but I would loved to had seen them all. So much historical value in these quintessential buildings that cannot be overlooked. Love where you take us on your adventures. Knowledge is worth knowing. ❤

[@georgekelly9797]

Thanks John for the video.if you didn’t bring us these videos we wouldn’t know some of these place still exist. What an interesting store.Thank you.

[@theappalachianchannel]

You’re welcome

[@ninamartinez5171]

Orlando has little ole general stores that still have a lot of all the old fashion candies pop's soap's i actually ❤ and enjoy going there just for the products nevermind the Antique cars oh my goodness gracious its absolutely fabulous Expressly for those of us who weren't even Embryos in those days. I really appreciate respect and enjoy all the ole school products you find in these hidden treasures of the General stores that you won't find today anywhere else its fascinating as well to see how different the times were during our grandparents youth I can't speak for the rest of The millennials i personally absolutely ❤ these places 😊 God bless everyone a Very Happy Thanksgiving thank you for sharing this awesome video 😊

[@TheSassy777]

Young Man was very informative. Love this ole Mast store and it’s new owners. Thanks John for this video. Tell them to keep it open for all to enjoy….

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thank you

[@johnnyhawk329]

Great video. My parents ran an old country store back in the mid 60s much like this one only on a much smaller scale. Brings back a lot of memories. I remember we sold gasoline for 33 cents a gallon.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Man…wow

[@eileenspamer]

beautiful love it from uk old granny keep posting

[@theappalachianchannel]

hello there in the UK! Thanks for the comment!

[@badapple65]

A quality place. I hate modern shopping at Target, Walmart, etc. There’s a feel to this place that’s almost comforting.

[@jimmymalone3494]

I really enjoyed the old thank for sharing.

[@theappalachianchannel]

My pleasure

[@dpmart3275]

Enjoy your content always

[@MegaBait1616]

Excellent.........👍👍......

[@brendawoods554]

Really enjoyed this video, like a step back in time.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thank you

[@ginamcknight8115]

Love the video! I was raised up in my grandparent’s old country store.I miss that store.John and Jodie happy trails.❤

[@sandrabutterflykisses9638]

Wow great find thanks John

[@theappalachianchannel]

You’re welcome

[@sandradummer4726]

Thanks John for this video. Love all the retro stuff they have. Only wishing I could come home to my birth state. My older sister and myself and my brother( who’s now past) were born in Greenville, Tennessee.

[@connie6623]

Love the history you bring to this channel. Thank you both!

[@theappalachianchannel]

You’re welcome

[@anitagrant6465]

I saw the charm candy. Nice store

[@tomgrey2137]

So intriguing and beautiful! I’m from Oklahoma and I can remember back in the 60’s getting to go to the local store and buying candy bars and of course a homemade bologna sandwich with a rc cola. It had been around since before WWI. It’s gone now but many a walk was made back then.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The Mast is a True Historical Gem that is a must SEE for people who love things of the Past! Thanks for the comment!

[@warrengilbert9100]

great video love the old stores

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks

[@hollyelliott9625]

Awesome video and store! On my bucket list to visit!

[@oldmanvic]

Good morning. Coffee anyone?.. another beautiful place that we get to know . Thanks Appalachian channel.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Good morning! coffee is 5 Cents at the Mast General Store.

[@wanggeorge3065]

That’s cool organic food like it!

[@theappalachianchannel]

It is!

[@cybrpypr]

That was a great tour of a great general store. I hope to visit there sometime. Thanks.

[@theappalachianchannel]

You should!The Mast is a True Historical Gem that is a must SEE for people who love things of the Past! Thanks for the comment!

[@Mrs.Green23]

Definitely need to make a trip

[@theappalachianchannel]

Yes

[@Nivasi]

Oh I can't wait to visit!!

[@theappalachianchannel]

The Mast is a True Historical Gem that is a must SEE for people who love things of the Past! Thanks for the comment!

[@xkitchick]

Wow!!

[@theappalachianchannel]

The Mast is a True Historical Gem that is a must SEE for people who love things of the Past! Thanks for the comment!

[@clarencetrice4442]

that is the old school candy 🍬 😊 the penny candy and the loose candy and cookies 🥠 😊 U could get by the pound and the stores had the cheese 🧀 😊 wheels U could how much U wanted and there was a time when they woodstoves and washing machines 2 if U remember that 😊😊 OMG 8 9 2O24

[@donlyons3196]

PRINCE ALBERT IN THE CAN!! REDMAM!!

[@theappalachianchannel]

no more Redman being made under that name.

[@davidvogel6359]

please let him out!

[@samseven5260]

Wonderful! When America was American.

[@pattiejune]

love this video

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thank you

[@hockeypuck5945]

I love my lodge cast iron. Get it at their store on hwy 66 in sevierville.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Awesome

[@sharont3406]

Thank you for the video, John. In the future, can you span a little more slowly so we can see better? :)

[@theappalachianchannel]

well i cant show every slow or the video would be a few days long so i have to get what i can of it. They have a website that you can see everything they have. I will be posting a few more videos of the store in the net few weeks.

[@laurakilmer8652]

did any of these stores in Valle Crucis get damaged in the storm. ?

[@CW0123]

What’s usually the flavor profile of the pickled(?) green beans

[@theappalachianchannel]

Not sure

[@alangray9117]

Do they have muscadine jelly?

[@richardbrady2818]

Do yall have fishing tackle? If not then yall don't have everything

[@ivanhamlyn]

Can you buy guns and ammo there?

[@theappalachianchannel]

Only Knives, No guns or ammo

[@iindiar]

wall street hates these types of stores that continue to thrive

[@davidrasch3082]

If we don't have you probably don't need it.....

[@Donaldperson7]

Where’s the GUN shop?

[@theappalachianchannel]

they dont sell guns