his beliefs. He admits no ironclad scientific evidence has been discovered. The only indisputable proof of Bigfoot’ s existence, he says, would be recovery of a corpse, and he hopes that never occurs.
Nancy concurs.“ If they wanted to hurt us, they could do it,” Nancy said, but instead they keep their distance.
The Nails see the location as not just a storefront, but more a place where people can come to share their stories, hear stories about Bigfooting, and be a“ safe place” where people can express their opinions. And Leroy believes the increased traffic the center could bring to Nashville will be good for the community and other businesses.
“ Other store owners encouraged me to open the center,” he said.
The store includes all sorts of Bigfoot merchandise: Toys and stuffed animals, travel mugs, carved figures, posters, T-shirts and caps, books, walking sticks and more.
The Nails’ goal is to expand the range of merchandise, including more work by local and area artists. They also hope to include specialized items which can be used in Bigfoot searches, such as audio recorders and microphones.
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