Dickerson Pike Mainstay Charlie Bob's Closing

NASHVILLE, TN — Since 1952, Charlie Bob's has been slinging hash, pouring beers and, occasionally, tossing back shots on Dickerson Road, one of the few remaining no-frills, no-fuss down home joints still around from that era.

But at the end of the month, Charlie Bob's will pour its last coffee and dish out its last breakfast. The restaurant's owner tells WSMV he'll close the doors April 30.

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Mike Douglas — son of Charlie, who was the partner of Bob — told Channel 4 it's time for him to quit with the 16-hour days.

“I’ve had offers the last three years. Gets me thinking what do I want to do with the rest of my life,” he said. “The folks that never got to come in and experience Charlie Bob’s, I feel sorry.”

The site of several country music videos throughout the years, Douglas told Channel 4 a Dutch film company plans to use the restaurant for some scenes.

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