The classic soft drink NEHI is a brand of flavored sodas that has been around since 1924. It was originally created by the Chero-Cola/Union Bottle Works company in Columbus, Georgia and is now owned by the Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The name NEHI is derived from the phrase 'knee-high, ' which was used to describe the short bottles the soda was sold in. NEHI comes in a variety of flavors, including grape, orange, peach, and strawberry.