![]() ![]() In his autobiography and movie, he has managed to capture and share the lost art and mindset of the era for generations to come.ĭuring the two-day car show, there was a second attraction which drew hundreds of eyeballs, a display of moonshine stills around Sutton's vehicle. He is the last of a generation that has almost become forgotten. Sutton is known across the south for his craft, which he does not try to conceal what he has become famous for. The acknowledged grand elder of western North Carolina moonshiners, Sutton is the author of an autobiography entitled Me and My Likker and star in the cult classic film The Last Run. resident was in town to participate in the celebration of vintage automobiles at Newport's City Park. While visiting Newport during The Hard Times Street Rod Clubs' The Moonshine Rod Run, Popcorn Sutton made the 20th annual event a true moonshine experience. ![]() Popcorn Sutton is shown with a still display at The Hard Times Club Street Rod Show in Newport this past weekend.©2003 NPT PHOTO BY JEFF MANES Parrottsville City Park, Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee Abt 1974, Cocke County, Tennessee (Age ~ 48 years) Popcorn Sutton Family Cemetery, Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee Sterling, Haywood County, North Carolina Ĭocke County, Tennessee ![]()
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