Customer service like it should be! I had a small order but they treated it like a million…read morebucks-lots of attention to detail and a sharp focus on giving me the best product they could deliver; made me wish I had more for them to make! The product was very professional and delivered to me on the spot.

Katie painted my two dogs. They are fabulous!!! I was so thrilled with my paintings that I had one…read moremade of my friends dog for Christmas! It is beautiful! I know she will love it!!!! Thanks, Katie!!!!!!!

My neighbor's best friend,Chloe crossed the rainbow bridge. I wanted to give her a special gift. I…read moretexted Katie several photos and instructions for Chloe's portrait. She sent updated texts for my approval. The portrait was amazing. She captured Chloe likeness so well that my friend cried tears of joy. Chloe was placed next to her favorite chair in her sunroom. They are together again. Chloe is St. Charles Cavalier in the picture gallery. This is the second dog Katie has painted for me. The first one was Nickoli, the Husky (picture gallery) She captured his evil look he loves to give you. Very happy customer!

We have been using Marc Nelson for denim, casual wear, and dress clothes for 5 years now and still…read moreget asked about various articles regularly. The style and look is incredible and having clothing perfectly altered like this just feels better. Marcus and his team have always been easy to work with. We used them to create outfits for our rehearsal dinner, shirts for our wedding, and many other special occasions. After months of persuading, I finally talked my dad and brothers into visiting the store and they have all been back several times. Stop by their showroom, you won't be disappointed.

Hard to adjust to pants which are not intended to be disposable in a year or two. These could…read moreactually be legacy pants, handed down from father to son (or mother to daughter). One of the employees of this Knoxville company wore the same pair of pants every day for a year for demonstration purposes. They are tailored to the individual shopper; who does THAT any more? Attractive, rugged and comfortable. Did I mention inexpensive? No? Well, that was not an oversight. But when you figure the time and money saved on future shopping trips to replace them, still a bargain. Add to that the satisfaction of buying Made in America--and buying local, if you live in East Tennessee--and these pants are, indeed, a bargain.

My husband and I went to the store during the week. We had a list of things to look for. Upon…read moreentering there were several employees talking and nobody greeted us. We walked around for twenty minutes and despite seeing/coming across five or six employees not one single person said hello, asked if we needed help or acknowledged us. We left. The folks at Tractor Supply are lovely and always say hello.

Our family raises cattle, grows hay and preternaturally fencing, the Co-Op has always been kind and…read morehelpful to all of us. They have helpful information on how to take excellent care of livestock and how to obtain higher yields of hay. They also, of course, have all your fencing supply needs. (The last review fro Beau C. irritated me. I can not imagine anyone ever feeling unwelcome at the Anderson Farmers Co-Op.) Anyway, they will special order anything you need and if you ask they will give you current professional and accurate advice on farm related products. They carry all the things you need for farming and fencing and hay processing. They have items that you would have a hard time finding in one place all under one roof. Though we have no horses and do not need equine related items, the Co-Op does have an EXTREME amount tack related products. Give them a try! I do not think you will not be disappointed. Howard Stephenson

What a wonderful experience getting a giant, custom selfie frame printed for work. A quote was…read morereceived within an hour...which is almost unheard of when submitted online. I had no formal art work (only a handful of inspo pics), so it required some extra efforts and creativity from their end. Lots of follow-up questions, clarity sought/received, and proofs provided prior to the project moving forward. There were several people who worked together to communicate with me and make the creative magic happen. I even heard from the company president, Jim Caughorn. I always think it is a wonderfully personal touch to have those at the top get involved and demonstrate their interest in the customer experience. My project was completed very quickly and was nicely protected by wrapping paper when I arrived to pick it up. The woman at the front desk was friendly and helpful, which I have quickly grown accustomed to at Graphic Creations. While I paid upon pickup, they also have an online invoice payment option. Convenient! I know that I will be back here again for future printing needs. Very impressed with the quality of the job as well as the staff. Thank you!

After years of working with Graphic Creations, we won't go anywhere else. The staff is amazing, the…read morejob quality is top notch, and the pricing is about what you should expect for quality work. You won't be disappointed!

MUSIC TEACHER GIFTS is a company located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Becky is the owner of Music…read moreTeacher Gifts. Becky designs and makes products of interest to professional musicians, music teachers, and music students, including child students and adult students. These products include books, notecards, art prints, and purses. These books include, HAVE FUN WITH YOUR MUSIC and PASSION FOR PRACTICE. Becky wrote and illustrated these books with the goal of enhancing motivation relating to music, for example, motivation to practice, to perform, and to improvise while playing music. In addition, the staff at Music Teacher Gifts designs and makes note cards and art-prints relating to music, such as whimsical paintings of cats and dogs playing musical instruments. The art-prints can be used as wall decorations for a child's bedroom music practice rooms. The original paintings that were used as the basis for the note cards and art-prints are also available for sale from Music Teacher Gifts. Moreover, Music Teacher Gifts designs and makes accessories such as stickers, T-shirts, and pillows. Accessories suitable for purchase with notecards or with books include, the Have Fun With Your Music T-shirt and the Khatchamouse Tango Tee shirt. Get it? Catch-A-Mouse! ! ! Placemats are also available. These placemats are suitable for children, and they have themes relating to animals, butterflies, and the Great Smoky Mountains. The placemats and the other gifts are all suitable as prizes, for example, for children in summer camp. PURSES. Music Teacher Gifts designs and makes purses, such as those in the shape of a guitar, violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass. Each of these purses contains pockets that are suitable for carrying rosin (rosin for violin bow), guitar picks, extra violin strings or guitar strings, eyeglasses, a chin rest (needed for violins), or a cell phone. When carried, these purses identify the owner as a musician or as a music-lover. The purses are conversation-starters. When designing the purses, Becky contacted professional musicians and, in response, the musicians provided lists of supplies and accessories that are needed during music performances. Becky modified the design of the purse so that the pockets would be suitable for carrying these accessories. The back side of some of the purses are colored entirely in black, to make them more suitable for bringing them on stage during performances. The black color of the back of the purses make them more suitable for the formal and dignified nature of most concerts. SUPPORTING YOUNG COMPOSERS. Music Teacher Gifts is a company that gives back. They hold an annual nation-wide competition for music compositions. They have awarded $1,000's in prizes to youth. Purchasing gifts from Music Teacher Gifts enables this company to grant awards to young music students. CREDENTIALS. The owner of Music Teacher Gifts (Becky) has credentials in music as well as in designing articles of manufacture. In her youth, she received training in playing flute. She performed the flute part in one of Vivaldi's flute concertos. This performance was at San Leandro High School. Also, she performed the flute part in The Unanswered Question by Charles Ives. This performance was at an amphitheater in Marin County, CA. Becky holds a college degree in engineering. During Becky's youth, her father often graced their home with his performances, in the living room, of piano pieces by Chopin, Beethoven, and Brahms.

I was looking for DIY Music Gifts for my daughter, as she loves music and doing cool crafts. She…read morewas crazy over the paint yourself guitar purse. She is not a painter, but it came with instructions, and her simple abstract design turned out amazing. Now she wears the purse everywhere she goes. The gift is doing double duty

This store offers several wooden signs, quilts, customized canvas options and country-themed items…read more It's housed in a large space and stages the items so that you have a good view of their offerings.

This place sets itself apart from the other stores. Unique personalized gift. Great selection of…read moreaffordable quilts. We bought one. Love it! Very friendly staff. Kate assisted us. She's so sweet! This will be a must stop for me next time I'm in Gatlinburg.

Awesome little cooperative we stopped in today. This shop is run in part by many of the crafters…read moreselling their art here, and there's a great variety to pick from. They carried such a variety of locally crafted arts, absolutely something for everyone, with prices ranging all over. They have 2 floors of crafts and a room full of history of the building and history of Gatlinburg. Including photos of them moving the entire building in 1996. We bought a painted gourd xmas tree ornament the worker was creating when we were there, Great shop for gifts or locally made souvenirs, with a very friendly staff!

Cliff Dwellers Gallery is the perfect place to go if you're in Gatlinburg and looking for a variety…read moreof hand-made, local arts and crafts. It's a collective of different artists and you can find everything from marbled journals to wooden wine stops, to knitted items, and pottery. I was fortunate enough to get a marbling demo from Pat K. Thomas in the studio upstairs. It was fun to try my hand at it! It's such a cool process. Everyone is very friendly and there are many cool finds as you're browsing around. I love shopping local and supporting artists in the community and this is the perfect place for that. The history behind it is always interesting. They actually physically moved the entire building to their current location. Make sure to get someone working to explain it to you. Pro Tip: Ask for a dishpan cookie. They are delish!