From Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter:

Putnam County’s oldest donut shop “Ralph’s” is being considered for the National Register of Historic Places. Ralph’s Donut Shop owners John and Sandy MacDonald were notified March 21 by the Tennessee Historical Commission that their business was being considered for inclusion in the National Register.

Listing of the Ralph’s Donut Shop provides recognition of the community’s historic importance and assures protective review of federal projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic property. If the property is listed in the National Register, certain federal investment tax credits for rehabilitation may be available.

Ralph’s Donut Shop will be considered at the State Review Board meeting at 9 a.m., May 16 at the Tennessee Historical Commission Office at the Clover Bottom Mansion at 2941 Lebanon Pike in Nashville.