Must-see shopping in East Tennessee

  • Benton's Country Ham

    East Tennessee

    Benton's bacon graces the menus of fancy farm-to-table restaurants across the US, but its shop and smokehouse in tiny Madisonville are decidedly no-fuss…

  • Mast General Store

    Knoxville

    This two-level regional outdoor-gear and -apparel store also sells old-fashioned candy and Tennessee-made honey, soups and other food products.

  • The Island

    East Tennessee

    Shops, restaurants, live music and amusement-park thrills keep families busy all day long at The Island, which sprawls beneath the graceful grandeur of…

  • Arts & Crafts Community

    East Tennessee

    More than 100 local artisans sell their creations at shops and galleries dotting an 8-mile driving loop east of downtown. Check the website for a list of…

  • Hot Chocolatier

    Chattanooga

    If you happen to visit on Valentine's Day, you'll see folks lining up to buy chocolate truffles and bonbons here. (Smart move!) The chocolate-covered…

  • Tanger Outlets

    East Tennessee

    Forgot a piece of outdoor clothing for your trip into the woods? Stop by the North Face store, where you'll find deeply discounted apparel. Other discount…

  • Union Ave Books

    Knoxville

    Small but well stocked, this indie bookshop has sections dedicated to bestsellers, general fiction, graphic novels, poetry and more. You'll also find…

  • Nantahala Outdoor Center Retail Store

    East Tennessee

    For outdoor gear and information about guided paddling trips, stop by this shop and adventure center near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National…

  • Warehouse Row

    Chattanooga

    Restaurants, coffee shops and retailers from big (J. Crew) to small (Onward Reserve) share space in this group of 1800s warehouse buildings.

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