"The Mayor of Mount Airy, North Carolina, Discusses Small Town Life and the Charming Attractions of the City, Including a Visit to the Dairy Center for Delicious Ground Steak Sandwiches and Homemade Ice Cream"
Jon Cawley Mayor of America Favorite Small Town talks about life in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Norm Shultz’s host this video has he interviews his friend and Mayor of Mt. Airy and the owner of the Dairy Center Restaurant .
This is one of the best interviews that I have ever done.
John Ward, The Appalachian Channel.

1:09: The Honorable John Cawley, Mayor of Mount Ary, joins in for a meal at the Dairy Center.
1:32: A prayer is offered before enjoying the food, expressing gratitude for blessings.
2:19: The ground steak sandwich is described as different and delicious.
4:04: The Dairy Center has been serving food since 1956 and is known for its homemade ice cream.
4:46: The onion rings and milkshakes at the Dairy Center are highly recommended.
5:09: The Dairy Center is a popular spot for high school students to visit after school.
5:22: Jean Fleming was the original owner of the Dairy Center.
6:00: 🍽️ The narrator talks about various topics while eating a ground steak sandwich.
6:00: The narrator discusses a unique spoon they saw.
6:30: A story is shared about a recipe that was misunderstood due to a teacup measurement.
7:44: A message is relayed about Miss Connie wanting to see the narrator.
8:23: The narrator mentions Snappy's Dairy Center as a popular local restaurant.
8:53: The Derby is also mentioned as a famous restaurant in the area.
9:10: The narrator recommends a restaurant known for its home cooking and fried chicken.
9:39: The narrator reflects on their busy day of filming and editing.
11:13: The narrator expresses gratitude for the food they are eating.
12:17: 🏙️ The mayor of Mount Airy, North Carolina, discusses his role and the small-town charm of the city.
12:17: The mayor talks about his experience as mayor of Mount Airy.
12:31: He encourages people to visit and supports local businesses.
15:54: The mayor mentions the values of inclusivity and open communication in the community.
16:38: He has been a pastor in Mount Airy since 1990.
16:49: The mayor has been an interim pastor at Mount Airy Friends Church since 2007.
17:05: He jokes about the long duration of his temporary position as interim pastor.
17:26: 🎥 The video features a conversation between the speaker and the Mayor of Mount Ary, highlighting the town's charm and attractions.
17:26: The speaker mentions the length of his ministry in Mount Ary.
18:11: The speaker talks about his experience at a local funeral service.
18:11: The speaker and the Mayor discuss the local food and businesses.
19:05: The speaker mentions his regret of eating too much food.
21:08: The speaker and the Mayor plan to film outside with the new truck.
22:04: The Mayor talks about the first-class tour of Mount Ary.
22:04: Mount Ary is considered the best small town in America.
22:13: The Mayor mentions that Mount Ary is America's Hometown.
22:28: 🍽️ The speaker describes a local restaurant in Mount Ary, North Carolina and praises the mayor for maintaining the small town feel of the community.
22:28: The restaurant is an old throwback with greasy food and good conversation.
22:54: The speaker believes John is the ideal small town mayor
23:49: The speaker loves sports and the people of Mount Ary.
24:14: The speaker appreciates the small town feel and the fact that people like to visit.
25:07: The speaker prefers to call tourists 'visitors' or 'guests'.
26:01: The speaker recounts a story about a visitor enjoying an ice cream cone.
26:58: 📚 The speaker discusses the kindness and friendliness of the people in Mount Ary, and the value they place on storytelling.
26:58: The speaker asks if Mount Ary is a better place because of the guests who come or if the guests are better because they are in Mount Ary.
27:04: People in Mount Ary are kind, gracious, friendly, and tolerant.
27:56: The speaker believes that engaging in conversations with visitors helps create connections and hear stories from around the world.
28:23: The speaker hopes to be remembered as a storyteller.
29:50: Mount Ary values storytelling and has many interesting characters.
30:14: The speaker mentions the Mount Ary Granite Bears high school football team.
33:18: ! The video features an interview with Mr. Freddy, the owner of a local establishment called the Dairy Center, where friends meet and enjoy delicious food, including ground steak, hot dogs, milkshakes, and ice cream.
33:18: The Dairy Center has been in business for almost 70 years.
33:54: Mr. Freddy has been the owner for 30 years.
34:20: The establishment is known for its ground steak and hot dogs.
34:41: The Dairy Center also offers delicious milkshakes and ice cream..
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