I love a local gift shop, but Bradley's is so much more than that! What started as a chocolate shop…read morein 1995 has expanded into a local hub for Knoxville gifts, as well as jewelry, home decor, stationary, candles, baby goods/gifts, and an in-house chocolatier. They even create beautiful gift baskets for any possible special occasion. This is the type of spot I could spend hours in with a smile on my face, although they do have a user-friendly website that allows you to shop and order online with the option of both shipping or store pickup, too. While I could have purchased the entire store and died happy, I opted for chocolate this time around. After watching chocolate being made next door (glass windows inside the store that look into the "chocolate factory" area), I knew I needed to try the dark chocolate STAT! The workers behind the counter were so darn sweet (pun intended) and helpful. They offered samples galore and recommendations when asked. I ended up ordering dark chocolate caramels, nonpareil dots, peanut butter melts, and turtles. Everything was incredible, but my husband and I have been dreaming about the dark chocolate caramels (the round, gooey version...we didn't try the chewy caramels yet). I grew up obsessed with Sno-Caps candy, and their Dark Chocolate Dots are heavenly. The chocolate is just such good quality, better than any other chocolate shop I've tried thus far. Can't wait to go back for both sweet and gifts for loved ones.

I discovered the cutest shop with the best chocolates! Bradley's has a variety of household and…read morepersonal items as well as a large assortment of chocolates. I could spend hours in there browsing!

What fun to attend The Southern Market's annual Christmas open house. It's sure to rev up your…read moreholiday spirit with the scents of pine, festive decor and myriad of merchandise for sale that fits most any gift giver's budget. The store offers jewelry, clothing, kitchen items, furniture, snacks, seasonal items and more -- all elegantly displayed in booths throughout the establishment. Since a friend introduced me to this event, I've purposed to stop by every year.

So cute and has a huge selection of crafts from all kinds of makers. Very unique! So many vendors…read moreand a wide selection.

This store is a gem. Such cute, unique stuff, not to mention the wonderful candles. Staff is very…read morefriendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

LOVE this store!!! It has amazing inventory and great prices! The service was impeccable with extra…read moredetail to our needs! We bought the cutest 865 decor for a great price!! Plus, I love supporting local businesses! Everyone can find something here!! You HAVE to stop by!!

What an absolutely adorable store. Need a great and I mean a great unique actually useful gift…read more This is your go to place. From beautiful plants, to eco friendly reusable bags to amazing smelling soaps and home products. They have the most adorable jewelry, t-shirts, sweatshirts and even funny coffee mugs. I could go in and on, but you need to go and check this gem of a store out. 5 plus stars.

From the owner: Minimal Optimist is a gift shop in Knoxville, TN specializing in sustainable goods, plants, and…read morelocal gifts. We have a curated collection of sustainable goods and unique gifts to suit every occasion. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a friend, switching to a more sustainable product, or are looking to add a new plant, we’ve got you covered so you can feel confident in a better future. Small changes (minimal) can have big impacts (optimist). Come see us in West Knoxville in the Cedar Springs Shopping Center in between Soup Kitchen and Hound Dogs.

A great spot if you are looking for gifts. I think this is more of a home decor place than a really…read moreantiquey spot. Mainly because there is a significant retail assortment and those items that are antiques are super high quality. How can I explain it. hmmmm...Well. Here you can buy a scarf for your lady friend. Or a purse. Pick up a book about Savannah gardens and drop it on your coffee table at home. Take home some soaps. Or fall in love with the china. And book ends. Or tablecloths. Or seasonal figurines. Or funny wall signs. You can easily throw down some cash and redecorate your house after coming here. Because there is one thing you will find for certain here: inspiration.

If you are like me and THINK you like to go antiquing until you spend a day looking at piles of…read morejunk that looks like your grandmother's rejects, then you should try going to Bobby Todd's. This is what I think antique stores should look like. Everything is displayed beautifully and the furniture is not rickety garbage. Not all pieces are old, but worthy of being placed with antiques. Great accessories, not just shelves of carnival glass. Someone mentioned the prices are higher than some, but my daughter and I felt like they were lower than antiques in Knoxville and much lower than antiques in Atlanta or Nashville. The prices may be high for Sweetwater standards, but it is by far the nicest store in Sweetwater. The town itself is cute and worth the drive.

Super cool boutique and the owners are so nice! Very unique items, lots of Tennessee and Vols…read morestuff, a lot of it locally made and a big selection of iron pieces. Handmade clothes and jewelry. Great prices! Highly recommend stopping by and seeing what new pieces they have in the store!

Tons of cute items, and seriously - the prices were better than I expected for such a boutique-y…read moreniche type of store. I did here a sales associate tell another customer "Um, we don't have sales" which I don't think was intended to sound snooty, but, come on. If that's true, i think it's silly, too. Of note are the gorgeous birdhouses, mirrors, and picture frames. This is an excellent spot to gift-shop and I already plan on returning!

So nice that a big town has a great mall to walk indoors when it's hot outside. Great place to get…read moreyour steps; meet friends, family; shop for something new. Free parking. Big food court.

Wow - I was impressed. This is a huge mall and for a Super Saturday, the weekend before Christmas,…read moreit was like being transported back to the mid-80s in a time without internet. Almost wall to wall people walking and shopping. My brother and I though were on a mission with limited time so we dodged and weaved politely in the crowds to make our way to the Knoxville Smokies store. The Smokies are a minor league team with an affliation to the Chicago Cubs. We love the older logo of the Bear with the word Smokies above and not so much of the newer logo. I did find a beanie and my brother found a visor. The team behind the counter were very kind and helpful as we added a couple of smaller items to our purchases. The Knoxville Smokies' official store sells on-field caps and new novelties, merchandise, collectibles, trading cards and supplies. Go Smokies!

Great place for Lady Vols gear. This is associated with Alumni Hall but dedicated to the ladies…read more Tons of NIL gear for the girls. Get your favorite players shirt or rock out those Volunteer Lite Blue shirts, hates, etc. Love the location here. Very wary to pop in and out without much of a parking issue. Pretty large store for just the women. Lots of kids things too

Years ago, the store would have received much higher marks from me. Recently went in there and…read moresearch of a book which was listed as available. Most of the books were gone and the associates couldn't help me find the book I was looking for. The store was pretty much full of non-book merchandise: toys, expensive, greeting cards, etc. Less room for sitting down to just look at a book which I really appreciated having prior to this. Finally found the book I was looking for and checked it out , but I missed the way Barnes & Noble used to be.

Cute bookshop with standard bookstore offerings and friendly service. A nice uncrowded cafe and a…read morewelcoming environment.

Elder Ace Hardware is the best store in Knoxville. It beats the big box stores and has friendly…read morecustomer service people throughout the store. Rarely do I have to hunt for someone to assist me if I can't find exactly what I'm looking for the first time. They have multiple people manning the registers so check out is always quick and convenient. I never get lost like in the big box stores that are hard to fond what you're looking to buy. They also have a gift shop that has great gift ideas for other members of the family. Stop in today to Elder's Ace Hardware in Rocky Hill and also in Bearden.

Much more than a hardware store. Large section of nice gift items. Very friendly and helpful staff.read more