Centerville in Hickman County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Former site of T.J. Walker Grocery

— Historic Downtown Centerville —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

1. Former site of T.J. Walker Grocery Marker

Inscription. The first known business on this lot was the T.J. Walker Grocery, which burned in 1873. It was replaced by a two-story brick building which housed Nixon Grocery and the Nixon School of Music on the second floor. During music lessons if the windows were open, the music could be heard across the square. After the 1930 fire, which destroyed the building and its contents, the current building was constructed by A.C. Bishop. Ideal Grocery, then Pewitt's Grocery occupied the building in the late 1930's and 1940's, followed by Bates 5 & 10 in the 1950's. Later occupants were Family Shoe Shop, Bonanza Sales, and Dee's Novelty Shop. New China Restaurant was located here beginning around 2001, followed by Snappy's Pizza. Rebecca Bates purchased the building in 2014 and opened B Squared Antiques. After its closing, the Veteran's Services located in this building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 46.715′ N, 87° 27.979′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Tennessee, in Hickman County. It is at the intersection of East Public Square

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and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on East Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205-1/2 E Public Square, Centerville TN 37033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hickman County Historical Society (a few steps from this marker); Lillie and Blanche (a few steps from this marker); Dee Murphree Popcorn and Peanut Stand (a few steps from this marker); Walker Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Centreville Fires (within shouting distance of this marker); Hornbeak Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Local Place (within shouting distance of this marker);

Former site of T.J. Walker Grocery Marker (marker can be seen on left side of photo) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

2. Former site of T.J. Walker Grocery Marker (marker can be seen on left side of photo)

Centerville Marketplace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.