Tim Burchett: “Today I recognize the good folks at Pratt's Country Store in Fountain City. They have been longtime friends of mine and…”

“Today I recognize the good folks at Pratt's Country Store in Fountain City. They have been longtime friends of mine and my family. Perry Pratt's grandfather and brother bought the acreage in the 1920s, and it has been family owned and family operated ever since, Mr. Speaker. Pratt's sells fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, and fruits. My mama always loved to shop there. I always like to stop there, as well. The whole family grew up working in and around the store, and you can tell. They treat everyone like family when they walk in. I also never have to worry about where the produce comes from, Mr. Speaker, because Pratt's is known for locally sourcing their food from east Tennessee farmers. I always love walking into Pratt's because it just smells good. It smells like an old country store, it smells fresh, and it smells clean. They do things the old-fashioned way, and they make people feel like they are stepping back in time. Ralph and Perry Pratt were recently honored as Fountain City's Men of the Year due to their amazing customer service. Everyone that goes to Pratt's Country Store knows how delicious everything is, and they have some really great vegetables. As good as their produce is, though, Mr. Speaker, they are best known for the family atmosphere. They are God-fearing people, and they have always been respected in our community. They have been here for three generations for a reason.…”