OT: A feel good story for all Volunteers

[HooahVol]

For those of you who did your time on the hill and no longer live locally I thought I would share a feel good story about an establishment I know everyone is familiar with, Gus's Good Times Deli. We all know Gus's has been a staple on campus for as long as I can remember and it is not uncommon to see Pruitt or even Peyton there when he is in town. Well, like everyone Gus's is struggling these days and put out this tweet:



Well, Volnation being Volnation, you know the type of people to buy T-shirts for a kid bullied at school, they responded in a big way. To the point Gus's had to tweet this just two days later:



Admin, I completely understand if you move this but Gus's is about as relevant to the program as anything these days and it is nice to feel good about something.

 

[Jack Burton]

I could go for a steamed sammich right about now.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

This is what Vol Nation does, we do not need to be coerced by the government or anyone else, a need is presented and we show the world what a true Volunteer spirit is...selfless and giving!!!

 

[GlockVol]

I remember spending a lot of time standing in line at what may have been Sam and Andys waiting to order in the early 70s. Hole in the wall down the block from Copper Cellar. I especially remember getting a sandwich that had either ruined meat or mayo on it and they refused to even listen. My best memories though were the surly employees, especially the fat guy who I got to watch clean the ear wax out of his ear with his little finger nail and go right back to making sandwiches without gloves or washing his hands. Yes, good times

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I don't remember Gus's. I had to eat in the wonderful cafeterias, but, occasionally, I would get a sammy at Sam and Andy's. And there is no way it was as delicious as I remember! Ham on rye with swiss and mayo! Schwiii!...Schwiii!...Schwiii! Oh man...

 

[preacherrandy]

I hate to admit this but I envy a lot of you here on Volnation. I grew up in an extremely poor family and didn't have the privilege of going to college. In fact' I was the first one to graduate high school in my entire family. Then off to work underground in the coal mines. When ya'll tell your stories of days on campus I get a little sad that I didn't get to go. But keep telling them I enjoy them so much. Thanks for your memories!!!

 

[GrizzlyVol]

You'd be hard pressed to find anybody truly involved or that has spent any amount of time on the hill that doesn't love Gus's, glad to see volnation once again rising to the occasion

 

[Volador]

Oh how I miss the wonderfully healthy and delicious food groups of Ktown:
Type A) Steamed Deli sandwiches from S&As, Gus's, 17th Street Market and Deli
Type B) Chili Cheese Dawgs from Smokey Mtn Market
Type C) Smokey Dawgs from Paul's on the Strip and Clinton
Type D) A Rooster, from Smokey Mtn. Market and Pauls

 

[FlyFishnVol]

Hmmm sammich..........dang! there are so many things I miss about Tennessee, but I am coming home, bought a house and should be all moved in and ready for the 2020 Season in God's Country.........Go Vols!

BTW, Tennesseans are true neighbors when anyone needs help........another reason to love the Big Orange

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I hate to admit this but I envy a lot of you here on Volnation. I grew up in an extremely poor family and didn't have the privilege of going to college. In fact' I was the first one to graduate high school in my entire family. Then off to work underground in the coal mines. When ya'll tell your stories of days on campus I get a little sad that I didn't get to go. But keep telling them I enjoy them so much. Thanks for your memories!!!

I attended, but didn't graduate due to lack of discipline. The reasons you are here are no less valid than someone who graduated Magna suma cum Lawdie Lawdie Lawdie. Share your story and experiences. I would love to read how you became a VFL.

 

[HooahVol]

Agreed. And mad respect for coal miners! My wife is from Pike County, KY and her grandfather died in the mines.

 

[Remy]

I hate to admit this but I envy a lot of you here on Volnation. I grew up in an extremely poor family and didn't have the privilege of going to college. In fact' I was the first one to graduate high school in my entire family. Then off to work underground in the coal mines. When ya'll tell your stories of days on campus I get a little sad that I didn't get to go. But keep telling them I enjoy them so much. Thanks for your memories!!!

It's never to late. I encourage anyone no matter their age, especially those retired to go back to school. Tennessee used to have a law where seniors could attend classes at any state institution without paying tuition. So if nothing else go to your local school and I'll bet if you do, you'll find out it's a lot of fun and you will learn a lot of new things.

 

[preacherrandy]

I attended, but didn't graduate due to lack of discipline. The reasons you are here are no less valid than someone who graduated Magna suma cum Lawdie Lawdie Lawdie. Share your story and experiences. I would love to read how you became a VFL.

Its not much of a story. My dad was a coal miner and I was always taught when you grow up you go to work and start a family. I began work in the mines loading 30 tons a day with a coal scoop. But I made good money for the time period. I loaded the coal in 3 ton "cars" for which I made $5.30 each. Minimum wage was $1.65 then. Long story short is that while it was hard and dangerous work it kept me from getting in to too much trouble. At the end of the day I was too tired to do too much.

 

[preacherrandy]

It's never to late. I encourage anyone no matter their age, especially those retired to go back to school. Tennessee used to have a law where seniors could attend classes at any state institution without paying tuition. So if nothing else go to your local school and I'll bet if you do, you'll find out it's a lot of fun and you will learn a lot of new things.

I did further my education somewhat. After I quit working in the mines ten years later I answered the call to the ministry. I obtained an associates from my Bible college. It wasn't an on campus but I still enjoyed it. After almost 25 years of being a pastor I had to retire because of health reasons. Thanks for the encouragement anyway.

 

[KriegerVOL]

Apparently none of yall remember the significant drunk tax that clearly kept them in business the last 20 years. Vic and Bill's now.. that was a scary and iconic place.

 

[TJVol95]

I don't remember Gus's. I had to eat in the wonderful cafeterias, but, occasionally, I would get a sammy at Sam and Andy's. And there is no way it was as delicious as I remember! Ham on rye with swiss and mayo! Schwiii!...Schwiii!...Schwiii! Oh man...

Dang you missed out! We crashed the kappa sig house in 94 after the Bama game. Woke up in our Green Tree apartment and heard Gus’s caught fire. Weird crazy night!

 

[Caspian]

I don't remember Gus's. I had to eat in the wonderful cafeterias, but, occasionally, I would get a sammy at Sam and Andy's. And there is no way it was as delicious as I remember! Ham on rye with swiss and mayo! Schwiii!...Schwiii!...Schwiii! Oh man...

Man, ain't that the truth. I remember my first steamed deli sandwich on the strip - ham, smoked cheddar, spicy mustard on long white. Beyond delicious.

 

[preacherrandy]

I attended, but didn't graduate due to lack of discipline. The reasons you are here are no less valid than someone who graduated Magna suma cum Lawdie Lawdie Lawdie. Share your story and experiences. I would love to read how you became a VFL.

I became a Vols fan in 1971. I played in the high school band (no I didn't play a trumpet) and we won a band competition and got a trip to the 71 Sugar Bowl. We marched in the parade and got to watch the Vols put a bet down on Air Force. I was hooked. I've been a Vols fan ever since.

 

[Smokey X]

It's never to late. I encourage anyone no matter their age, especially those retired to go back to school. Tennessee used to have a law where seniors could attend classes at any state institution without paying tuition. So if nothing else go to your local school and I'll bet if you do, you'll find out it's a lot of fun and you will learn a lot of new things.

that's what I intend to do once I get moved back up there.

 

[Smokey X]

Oh how I miss the wonderfully healthy and delicious food groups of Ktown:
Type A) Steamed Deli sandwiches from S&As, Gus's, 17th Street Market and Deli
Type B) Chili Cheese Dawgs from Smokey Mtn Market
Type C) Smokey Dawgs from Paul's on the Strip and Clinton
Type D) A Rooster, from Smokey Mtn. Market and Pauls

best burgers? how about Ollies Trolley?

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

This is what true Volunteer spirit is all about. Thank you for sharing this.

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

Agreed. And mad respect for coal miners! My wife is from Pike County, KY and her grandfather died in the mines.

I know many coal miners where I live here in southern Illinois and have taught their children. My brother-in-law does maintenance for various mines in the area. Much respect for these hard working people, I know I couldn't do it.

 

[77' Vol]

Did this used to be Sam and Andy's Deli on the Strip?

 

[GreveHaller]

Did this used to be Sam and Andy's Deli on the Strip?

no. Gus is on 17th

 

[jim pique]

Smokey mtn.market-get a rooster.and run it thru the garden.Sam and Andy's,the Roman Room with George (the Gallaper)behind the bar.The deli when it first opened behind S&A,Turkey and smoked cheddar on white with spicy mustard.steamed.Make you want to slap your pappy.