| We wanted to make our Mom's a part of Mag's Coffee, so we dedicated flower beds to them, since they both loved flowers. |
"Millie's Garden" at
Mag's Coffee Shop
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Dedicated to Mildred (Millie) Linton, Maggie's Mom.
A lady who always had a smile and words of encouragement for everyone. |
"Alma's Rose" at
Mag's Coffee Shop |
Dedicated to Alma Bradford, Ken's Mom. A lady who spent her entire life trying to make others comfortable. |
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The Idea for Mag's Coffee Shop Came
Somewhere Between Key Largo & Key West |
During a vacation to the Florida Keys, my husband and I began discussing the idea of opening my own business. After all, I do have over 10 years of retail management experience and I thoroughly enjoy meeting and talking with people, so the time seemed right and it just made sense to go into business for myself.
I really don't recall exactly how the "coffee shop" idea came into our conversation, but by the time we had finished tromping through the alligators in The Everglades, we had decided to get back to Tennessee and find the right location for my coffee shop. |
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Maggie Bradford, Owner
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In conducting our research, we quickly found that probably the most important factor in operating a successful coffee shop is "location". We spent about 3 months searching for just the right place to open Mag's Coffee. Finally, I just fell in love with this little building on the corner of Riverside Dr. and Commerce St. in Clarksville, TN. We referred to it as "that rag-tag" building. My husband nicknamed it "that sad little building", but now, if he refers to it that way, it costs him a dollar.
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| On March 14, 2010 building renovations began. Renovations were proceeding as planned and we scheduled our Grand Opening for May 14, 2010, but Mother Nature had other plans. On May 2, 2010 the rains began and it rained constantly for days on end. On May 4, 2010, the tile floors of our newly renovated building were the bottom of the Cumberland River. It was somewhat of a helpless feeling, not knowing how deep the water would get or exactly when we would be |
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able to get back into our building. One thing was for sure, we definitely wouldn't open on May 14th.
Several days after the river had crested at over 60 feet, the waters began to receed, leaving a dark water line about 30 inches high on our exterior and interior walls. Our newly resurfaced parking lot was a blanket of mud and our newly lanscaped flower beds were destroyed. Renovations had to begin once again, but this time we had no electricity. |
In fact, it was over a week before we could get the electricity restored.
There were more electricians, plumbers and carpenters on the scene, as half of the walls had to be removed, dried out and replaced. |
Finally, after all the delays, Mag's Coffee held its Grand Opening on June 30, 2010. The flood is behind us and we're here to tell you that Riverside Drive is alive and well. The daylilies, roses, and marigolds are in full bloom now. There's plenty of room on the patio to just sit, relax and enjoy a delicious smoothie, italian soda, iced tea or espresso drink.
Enjoy the hospitality, our southwestern atmosphere and just hang out for a while. |
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Yes, there's room for your tour bus. |
Traveling EAST on I-24 (toward Nashville) - Take Exit 11 and turn right onto the by-pass. Go straight for approx. 10 miles and Mag's Coffee is on the right.
Traveling WEST on I-24 (toward Paducah) - Take Exit 11 and turn left onto the by-pass. Go straight for approx. 10 miles and Mag's Coffee is on the right.
(If you want some privacy, just call ahead 931-802-5124 and we will make the necessary arrangements.) |
We would like to thank Green Bank, Clarksville Police Department, Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, WTVF-News Channel 5, Sign's Now, Orgain Building Supply, The Leaf Chronicle, Vienna Coffee Company, Rainbow Electric, Five Star Plumbing, Rick's Services, Dallas, Dwayne, Dale and Kevin for their help, concern and services during some very trying times.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Bill Larson of ClarksvilleOnline for not only being a loyal customer, but more importantly, for hanging in there with us from the flood until now. Bill, thanks for continuing to help us grow Mag's Coffee Shop.
We also want to express our thanks and our love to our family and friends for their hard work and encouragement. |
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Mag's Coffee Shop
"Coffee Talk" |
How to brew a perfect cup of coffee
Brewed coffee starts to lose its optimal taste a very short time after brewing, so only brew as much coffee as can be consumed immediately. Coffee will have a burned taste after about 15 minutes on the burner. (more) |
Perfect Espresso Shot
Espresso is brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground espresso coffee beans. Since the early espresso machines required the pulling of a lever to begin the coffee brewing . . . (more) |
Coffee Roasting
It is the roasting process that transforms the chemical and physical properties of green coffee beans and it is the heat from the roaster that produces the characteristic flavor of the coffees. During the coffee roasting process . . . (more) |
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