What This Story Is About
- A Hendersonville, Tennessee coffee shop, the Cozy Nook Cafe, is temporarily closed after a fire broke out in the attic and bathroom Tuesday, but firefighters arrived within two minutes and saved most of the store.
Why It Matters
- The story highlights a mutual support relationship between the cafe and the first responders it serves through a VIP discount program — a connection made more meaningful by the owners’ own backgrounds as former firefighters.
- The Cozy Nook Cafe expects to reopen in three to four weeks, and the owners are planning a dinner to honor the Hendersonville firefighters who responded to the blaze.
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Cozy Nook Cafe in Hendersonville is temporarily closed after a fire broke out in the attic and bathroom Tuesday. Hendersonville firefighters arrived on scene within two minutes and were able to salvage most of the store.
“You really never think it is going to happen to you,” owner Mary Ann Coulter said.
A connection that runs deep
Coulter opened the Cozy Nook Cafe with her twin sister last fall. She said the business had just recovered from an ice storm when the fire forced them to pause operations again. She estimated a closure of three to four weeks.
For many of the firefighters who responded, the call was personal. Hendersonville Fire Engineer Matthew Cole said the cafe is a regular stop for department members…