We were down in Franklin letting people know Ethos Magazine is coming. One of the guys who is fun to talk to, and down for his local skate scene is Donny Myhre owner of Franklin Skateshop. He hails from Florida, but now calls Franklin, Tenn. home, and he helps organize many of the contests in Williamson County.
Now ... some of you youngins might not actually realize who he is. Back when big ramps ruled (mid to late 80s) and being a "professional" skater was reserved for a select few, Donny was bad enough to hold a spot on one best brands/teams of the era Zorlac. He was crucial to growth of skating as a whole, but particularly in the South, seeing as he was one of the few pros from the South.
Whenever you head down to the Franklin Skate Park go check his shop out, it's within a mile of the park. Learn more about the shop HERE.
Donny holding down the shop.
Ads featuring Donny from Thrasher Magazine circa 1980-something.
Lots of other great Donny Myhre stuff HERE. Wish we could have found some video footage.
Donny Myhre Zorlac Pro Model. It's an alligator, and he's from Florida ... get it? The graphics were illustrated by artist Pusshead also famous for designing logos for Metallica and The Misfits.
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