Ralph’s Historic Registry Hearing Set For Friday Morning
A state commission will hear the case Friday for adding Cookeville’s Ralph’s Donuts to the National Register of Historic Places. The popular sweet shop is one of four nominated entities to be heard by the Tennessee Historical Commission’s State Review Board. Co-owners John and Sandy MacDonald bought the business back in 2020. Sandy said the […]
Ralph’s Nominated For Register Of Historic Places
Ralph’s Donut Shop receiving local support to be added to the National Register for Historical Places. The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission approved the endorsement Tuesday night. Cookeville City Planner Christopher Phillips said Ralph’s has been serving the community to 1962. “Ralph’s is a staple of Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland,” Phillips said. “I mean if […]
Business Rewarding Kids Reciting The Pledge
A Cookeville business wanted to recognize young people who understand the importance of patriotism. Ralph’s Donut Shop rewarding kids 13 years or younger with a free donut if they can recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Business Owner John MacDonald said he started the event after he saw a business in Indiana do a similar type […]
