Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cup and Saucer

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2025

1. Cup and Saucer Marker

Inscription. Benard and Robert McDonald opened the Cup 'n Saucer in the late 1940s shortly after returning from war. Originally housed in the middle section of the Phillip's Shoes complex, the brothers relocated the restaurant across the street to the roomier 118 E. Commercial Avenue site. It was at this location that the Cup 'n Saucer acquired the reputation as being one of the finest places to eat between Nashville and Knoxville The business changed ownership several times before closing in 2017.

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

Location. 36° 8.844′ N, 85° 16.046′ W. Marker is in Monterey, Tennessee, in Putnam County. It is on East Commercial Avenue (State Road 62) south of N Holly St, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 E Commercial Ave, Monterey TN 38574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Phillips Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Stokes' Atrocity (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilder Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwig Lamp (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Gen. John T. Wilder (within shouting distance of this marker); Goff's Drug Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hire, Jent & Bray (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2025

2. Cup and Saucer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.