I was med-flighted to Nashville from Parker's in Minor hill back in 1989. But, when Parker died, that was pretty much the end of the bad ass beer joint owner's. You do need to make note that I forgave Parker a long time before he died though.
No really, times have changed and the" I can get drunker and meaner than you" attitude has subsided. Alcohol and taverns are being more accepted in today's society. Drinking is more for relaxation than proving who can make the most people mad.
On another note, lets take time to remember Keith Barnett who was left to die in a ditch just south of the Tennessee line about twelve years ago. Coincidentally one of the defendants in that case is on trial starting today. Lets hope justice prevails and the murderer is sent to prison for a long time!