Interview with 2 B&Ms: Smoky's Cigar and Gatlin-Burlier Tobacconist

[admin]

It's not easy being a B&M retail tobacconist. It's truly a labor of love.
Check out Fred Brown's latest column where he interviews two B&Ms in Tennessee: Smoky's Cigar and Gatlin-Burlier Tobacconist.
A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On

 

[petes03]

I've never been to Smoky's, but I visit The Gatlin-Burlier at least once or twice a year. I've met Ira several times, he's a top notch guy! That goes for Richard and the rest of the guys that work for him as well!

With all the BS surrounding tobacco in Washington, and at the state levels right now, it's no small wonder that guys like these are able to even survive. It's a damn shame that great shops like these are closing up left and right! I've been buying from Ira for more than a decade, and will continue to do so as long as he's in business!
Long live the B&M!

 

[oldtoby]

Agreed. Long may it live!

 

[cynyr]

Good article from Fred, as always. I patronize Smoky's when I can, but haven't been up to G-burg since I picked up the pipe.

 

[lurch76]

Nice to see the Gatlin-burlier on here. I make a pilgrimage up there at lease once a year. Always nice to spend some money with them.

 

[admin]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Can you please do me a favor and copy / paste your comments on the article as well?

 

[petes03]

Thanks for posting this article Kevin! I tried to paste my post to the comments section of the article, but I don't know if I was successful.

 

[ssjones]

Amazing, two great shops in one state. Well done Mr. Brown!

 

[rmbittner]

ssjones:
Don't forget Uptown's Smoke Shop in Nashville. It's one of the premier pipe shops in the entire country.
Bob