The original Hoskins Drug Store on Market Street in Clinton Tennessee served employees of the nearby textile mill and Bush Brothers Cannery; as well as, TVA employees brought to Anderson County by the construction of Norris Dam. To increase sales in this store, Hoskins added a beauty shop and a popcorn machine. High school boys were hired to sell popcorn by the bagful to customers who pulled curbside for “drive-in” service.

Hoskins Drug Store opened a second location across from the Anderson County courthouse, then moved to their current location next to the Ritz Theater on Main Street, Clinton Tennessee in 1947. This store was nominated for, then added to the National and Tennessee Registry of Historic Places by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1998.

Today Hoskins Drug Store is celebrating over 75 years in business and three generations of family involved in that business, while offering a full service pharmacy, full medical supply, hot plate lunches and an authentic soda fountain from the 1940’s that was custom-made for Hoskins Drug Store.

We look forward to seeing you soon!