There will likely be small changes in the coming weeks and months as the staff settles back into the spot. Good Golly Tamale, 112 South Central Street, Knoxville, October 2019 He’s hoping for a warmer environment than he feels he had before.
He’s had an image of one of his grandmother’s quilts on his business card from the beginning. They also represent hard work, warmth, and comfort. He said he loves the fact that quilts come together from scraps to make something beautiful. As with most things Matt does, there was thought in hanging the quilts. You’ll also notice quilts hanging on the wall in the renovated space. Matt added that Thomas suspended their rent and paid for the renovations, some of which benefit his business. There was really no choice as the power had to be off in the permanent location during much of the renovations. He liked the spot, and most customers did as well, despite the heat and the outdoor seating. Matt Miller, owner and chief tamale maker, says as exhausted as he is from the back and forth, the time spent at the temporary location wasn’t so bad. A new sprinkler system has been added at the mezzanine level, which is also used for storage. The door to the restrooms is wider as required by current codes.
The counter has been moved further out and seating has been added along one side. It might be hard to notice the changes as you enter the restaurant. Good Golly Tamale, 112 South Central Street, Knoxville, October 2019 Good Golly Tamale, 112 South Central Street, Knoxville, October 2019 Other small changes included moving the HVAC to the rear of the building, changing the stairs, and rearranging the kitchen a bit. The building, owned by Thomas Boyd, has been brought into compliance with current codes for accessibility and safety. The second and third floors are being converted to apartments, and construction should be finished in the next few weeks. The local favorite for all things tamale was forced to move in order to allow their permanent building to be renovated. The move was intended to last a few weeks, but weeks turned into months, and summer turned to fall. Last April they made a temporary move across the street and down the block to 123 South Central Street. There was a great deal of excitement four years ago when Good Golly Tamale announced plans to move from a cart-only operation to a permanent store-front location at 112 South Central Street in the Old City.
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