Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Uncle Dave Macon

Sterchi Brothers Furniture

— Cradle of Country Music Tour —

Uncle Dave Macon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2019

1. Uncle Dave Macon Marker

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Sterchi Brothers Furniture established its headquarters here in the 1920s and had a profound influence on the development and early popularity of country music. As agents for Aeolian - Vocalian Record Co., the Sterchis (with talent scout Gus Nennsteil) discovered early talents like George Reneau and Mac & Bob. The company also subsidized many Nashville musicians, including pioneer Opry star Uncle Dave Macon, whose early recording sessions in New York were sponsored by Sterchi Brothers .

Erected by Cradle of Country Music Tour. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 35° 58.101′ N, 83° 55.204′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is on South Gay Street north of West Vine Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located along the sidewalk, adjacent to the northwest corner of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 South Gay Street, Knoxville TN 37902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. The Midday Merry-Go-Round (a few steps from this marker); Hubris Building (within shouting distance of this marker); C. Kermit “Buck” Ewing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Archie Campbell / Chet Atkins (about 400 feet away); Robert Birdwell (about 500 feet away); Richard Clarke (about 600 feet away); Cal Fackler Johnson (about 600 feet away); Battery Wiltsie (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Also see . . . James G. Sterchi. Wikiwand website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Uncle Dave Macon Marker (<i>wide view</i>)<br>(<i>Sterchi Building in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2019

2. Uncle Dave Macon Marker (wide view)
(Sterchi Building in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.