Randy's Record Shop - 3B 48 - Gallatin, TN
Posted by: bmon419
N 36° 23.359 W 086° 26.799
16S E 549626 N 4027272
Historic marker for successful record company piloted by Randy Wood.
Waymark Code: WMD83W
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2011
Views: 9
Randy's Record Shop
Marker # 3B 48
Text: “Randy’s Record Shop (1946-1991) was the world’s largest mail-order record company. Founder Randy Wood began advertising his mail-order business in the late 40s on clear channel WLAC in Nashville, a broadcast that could be heard throughout most of the United States. The careers of many Rhythm & Blues artists were launched on this radio program. In 1950, Wood created the Dot Record label, recording such artists as Johnny Maddox, Gale Storm and Pat Boone.”
Marker is fairly easy to get to. Located at the intersection of Water Avenue and Franklin Street. There's plenty of parking available and much to look it. This is just one marker in a very close area that is dotted with many historically significant places.