If you're looking to buy quality, handmade, local goods, look no further than Pioneer House! Julie…read more& co. produce amazingly unique pieces of art. It's always a delight to pop in, spend some time browsing the supply. Also, you have to come back often, because they're always printing new materials. Looking for something special for a gift, look no further! Also be sure to check out Phil's wealth of vintage cowboy and baseball gear! A tone of amazing items, and, again, the supply is constantly turning over.

Located in an 1950s Bakers shoe store with lots of lovely windows, this charming shop has the…read moreperfect Nashville/Knoxville/Asheville aesthetic. Tons of vintage boots and one of a kind Rockmount embroidered western shirts are to be found with sadly appropriate prices ($250 on up). This is not a lucky find kind of shop but rather a special treat for a wearable souvenir. Interspersed throughout are letterpress posters and arty signs as there is indeed a print shop in the back.

The School Box has so much more than school supplies! I looked everywhere for a butterfly garden…read morekit, and was so pleased to finally find one here. My 3 year old and I ended up spending over an hour in the store. There is a nice big play area for kids to stay entertained while parents shop. The store carries a huge selection of Melissa and Doug toys. They also have a great stock of WASHABLE paint and art supplies, which are hard to find in regular stores. My little boy has actually asked to go back to the store just to play! Definitely a fun outing with kiddos.

I honestly don't understand these negative reviews. We used Wallace for the paper goods for my…read moredaughter's wedding 2 years ago. Sharon was patient and so helpful - offering advice when asked but also ensuring everything reflected the look and feel we wanted for our special day. We had several comments that it was the most beautiful invitation suite they had ever seen. They also did personalized menus, cocktail napkins, matches, signage and even some last minute things when other plans fell through. And we have been repeat customers ever since then.

I love, love, love this store. Alice, the greeter Scottie, greets you when you come in. The…read moreinventory is always fresh and spot on. When I find something I love, I stock up on it because I don't want to miss out. The card selection is whismy and fun, and the owner goes out of her way to help you find the perfect selection. Her knowledge of paper products (invitations, thank yous, all personalized). Everything is professional and crisp, and I can't fathom ever using a different venue for my printing needs. Go check it out!

I've been a part of printing and design since 1992, and love that our community has so many avenues…read moreof quality printing. Whether you want modern large format printing, old school letterpress, or standard quality printing, Knoxville has you covered. Striped Light is great in that it has a profound mix of commerce (their posters are amazing) and classes (you too can learn how to run a letterpress). Sarah and Bryan are extremely talented artists, and excellent instructors. The shop is quite extensive, and you can learn a whole broad scope of the printing world. Just make sure to pick up a piece of art when you're finished!

Bryan and Sarah are super nice and super helpful if you want to learn how to print anything on a…read moreRizzograph or letterpress machine. Also they sell artwork and host artists monthly as part of the First Friday circuit. Also they are available for hire to print custom jobs.

This shop had been on my Instagram for a while so we had to stop by while in Maryville. The shop is…read moreso cute with several rooms all decked out with clothing, decor, kitchen items, gifts, jewelry and leather. I purchased a darling bee necklace and a tee. The service was so good. The staff were very welcoming and sweet to our kiddos. We had a nice browse, never felt pressured. Just a nice place to grab something special.

I'm local to California but needed to get a welcome gift for a newborn out in Tennessee. It's…read moreexperiences like this that I love love love to support local businesses rather than finding some random online business that ships nationally. There were some issues with my payment that I nearly passed on making my purchase. However, I got a personal call from the shop owner who ensured there was a technical difficulty and confirmed if I still wanted to purchase the items. I am so glad I said yes! It was a wonderful buying experience. The employee who called was kind and helpful in answering my questions. They took the time to hand write a note for me and attached it to the teddy bear. The items shipped swiftly and the recipient was very grateful to receive such great quality items for their newborn.

The best little shop in Knoxville with a friendly and helpful staff! You can't walk past it without…read moregoing inside to see the latest goodies. I miss living downtown when I'd get to pop in often with my pup Oliver. Though I live slightly further away now, it's still the first place I go to for greeting cards, puzzles, and gifts. Hoping to make it to a first Friday here soon!

This store is unique and very cool! There is a free parking lot around the corner and down the…read morestreet, about a 3-4 minute walk. The staff was kind and I was pleased to see so many local artists on display! This would be a great place to come for gifts.

Great place to browse or hunt for that special something you can use or give as a gift. Inventory…read morealways ample. The ladies that work there are the best. It is clean and neat place to shop, plenty of parking and a place to load big purchases. Prices are fair and plenty of booth run sales occasionally. Great place to shop alone or with a friend!

Such a great store to go treasure hunting in...all the separate nooks and crannies of the talented…read morevendors ... from small accessories to fabulous pieces of furniture redone in every style you can think of. Love to browse through the store can always find something that is a must have!!!!