Frye served during World War II and the Korean War and has
owned the Fountain City Exxon station at the intersection of Broadway and
Essary Road for more than 25 years, and for nearly 60 years owned stations at
various Fountain City locations.
Frye’s filling station will permanently close on Dec. 31.
On Dec. 22, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Burchett
invites members of the community to stop by the Fountain City Exxon station,
5306 Broadway, to fill up on gas and to say thank you to Frye and his employees
for their years of service to the community. Members of the public can sign an
oversized thank you card for Frye.
Frye is currently battling health issues and the Fountain
City Lions Club is accepting contributions to the “Alvin Frye Fund” to help the
family with cover expenses for his treatment and care. Contributions can be
sent in the form of a check made payable to the Fountain City Lions Club, P.O.
Box 5276, Knoxville, TN 37928. Please note the “Alvin Frye Fund” in the memo
line of the check.
Many Knoxville residents will recognize Frye’s service
station for its “No Lottery, No Beer” sign displayed along Broadway – others
may remember the sign as saying “No Lottery, No Beer, Not a Casino.”
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