We stopped by Phillips General Store in Bell Buckle, TN after touring the George Dickel Distillery…read morein Tullahoma, TN. The place was jam-packed with antiques, collectibles, books, toys, and scented Christmas Santa candles that last 175 hours. When I say packed, it was floor to ceiling with narrow walkways. The proprietor was extremely cordial and helpful. I picked up an old paperback songbook entitled 'Christmas Carols.' It was about thirty pages with classic illustrations and beautiful hymns and songs. It was priced extremely low considering the age and condition. To the Mayor of Bell Buckle: I would add that the restrooms are insufficient and in poor condition for the volume of shoppers that come to your small town. The restrooms in most stores were non-existent, the cafe at the far right end had closed one of there restrooms for storage, and employees use only, and the towns public restrooms were nasty. Someone from the State Public Health office needs to make a trip to Bell Buckle and do an inspection. Follow me on Yelp, for more hidden gems and local favorites.

What a great store. A real 1800's general store full of real antiques! A great find worth a stop…read morefor sure!

Have you been to Bell Buckle? If you haven't, you should definitely go!!! So many beautiful stores…read moreto shop and amazing food to eat. Stop in at the Bluebird for Mama Phillips DAILY homemade from scratch pies. I make my way there from Nashville every few months to enjoy a few. Today I was able to get banana and strawberry cream. She's an absolute joy to talk to and loves speaking with anyone she meets. You won't regret your visit. Ohhhh... and the ice cream is delicious as well.. I just prefer the pies

Antiques is a lil deceiving but incredible ice cream. The shop is small and full of interesting…read morethings to look at! Ice cream is fabulous and the fried pies are delish. There's not really any seating inside but there is a cute bench right outside and the area is perfect for a smol stroll. Service was kind and speedy !

Absolutely loved this spot. So much to explore and see. Tons of booths with various styles and…read moreitems. Really loved that there is something for everyone. Prices vary in each booth, some are more affordable than others. This is a fiestaware collectors DREAM. Lots of primitive decor, cookware/glassware and trinkets. Not a lot of furniture but still so worth a walk around. Staff is very kind and are happy to help!

Beautiful, indoor antique mall with a huge eclectic selection. Plenty of room to move around and…read morethe prices were reasonable. Do not miss!!!

I love these kinds of stores. You can tell that CC loves to roll up her sleeves and make old things…read morepretty and glamorous again. Well, truth be told your item probably was always fabulous all along but she makes it look fresh and 'spiffy' again. Here at the Bell Buckle location there were some cute decor items on display and inspiration for refurbishing projects. Oh and the main display in the window is just adorable! But I feel like this storefront is more like a showcase for the workshop rather than a boutique for browsing. Check out the webpage and you'll see the awesome work CC does.

As with any thrift shop selection is hit and miss. This is a very well priced store though on…read moreeverything but clothing which is overpriced. Sales are horrible compared to Nashville (colors of week). Staff is friendly and they take American Express cards though for the win

I don't understand all the negative reviews. This store is smaller than the stores in more…read morepopulated areas....and as I understand, don't get as much or as high a quality items as the larger, busier stores. That's not a reflection on the people that work there. I have never met an employee at this store that wasn't friendly and helpful. Yes, sometimes the lines are longer, especially on sale days, but it goes fast.....if you're getting a good deal, isn't it worth the wait? Life is too short to be so negative!

Everyone hopes to have something of great value, but an honest appraisal keeps expectations…read morerealistic. So, we chose Kirsten because of her areas of expertise listed on the International Society of Appraisers - where she is a certified appraiser- website. She was prompt to keep our appointment and seemed thorough in her review of our items. Yes, her appraisals were eye-opening but sobering in that one item in particular was appraised much lower than we had hoped. In turn, other items which we didn't really see as valuable turned out to be worth more than anticipated. That's what we wanted . . . an honest assessment. She also provided contacts in the area that we could contact to possibly buy the items we wished to sell. I would recommend her to anyone, but I would also advise looking at her areas of expertise to see if they match your need.

I found her to be particularly knowledgeable about all kinds of antiques. She helped me with my…read moreparents and was prompt and perfesional. Exceptional work!