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    Parkway Grocery

    4.9 (8 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mike C.

    In June of 2017, we were on our "Dollywood" vacation and were staying in a cabin near the Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend, Tennessee. We were 22 miles from Dollywood (in Pigeon Forge, TN) and there were no big supermarkets near our location. One of the benefits of renting a cabin is having a fully stocked kitchen. Inevitable, we ran short of a few items so I exited the hills and hit the main drag (E. Lamar Alexander Parkway). Just a few miles from our cabin, I stumbled upon the Parkway Grocery. Although this is no full service grocery store such as a Kroger's, it served us well for the 5 days we were here. I'd say Parkway Grocery is more like a convenience store with a few aisles of miscellaneous grocery items. They sell all your typical convenience store sundries such as milk, eggs, bread, water, sodas, beer (no wine or hard liquor), some canned goods, chips, ice, propane and even firewood. Heck, there's even a small food "counter" at the front to pick up a sandwich. Normally, this would be a 3-star rating of A-Ok. However, the staff here was super friendly every single time I came here. In fact, they seemed very happy to engage me in conversation. Perhaps it was my deep Southern drawl, but the employees here were very nice people. They also have a few gas pumps here and I filled up our rental car several times , as the prices were actually pretty competitive for being in a somewhat "remote" location. All in all, this is a cool, no frills store with very nice people working here.

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    Village Market IGA

    Village Market IGA

    3.7
    (32 reviews)
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    Sometimes a store doesn't need to change your life…read more Sometimes you just need a bathroom, a drink, a snack, and the ability to get back on the road without creating a major expedition. That's exactly where The Village Market IGA came through. We stumbled upon it while traveling and found ourselves in one of those situations every road trip eventually creates: the snack supply was running low, thirst levels were rising, and a restroom stop had become a strategic necessity. The Village Market IGA delivered on all fronts. The place occupies a unique category that I can't quite define. It's either an exceptionally well-stocked convenience store or a small grocery store that accidentally became convenient. Either way, it works. The selection was surprisingly good, making it easy to grab some road snacks and a Snapple before continuing our adventure. The aisles were well stocked, and unlike some roadside stores where your choices are limited to three flavors of regret and an energy drink you've never heard of, there was actually some variety. The bathrooms were relatively clean, which on a road trip is often the difference between a pleasant stop and a story you tell for all the wrong reasons. The staff was friendly, efficient, and moved people through quickly. No drama. No delays. No waiting behind someone trying to decide which lottery tickets would finally change their life. Just a smooth stop and back on the road. Was it life-changing? No. Did I discover the meaning of existence between the Snapple cooler and the potato chips? Also no. But it was clean, convenient, well stocked, and staffed by nice people. And honestly, that's exactly what I wanted. Four stars. Because sometimes competence deserves recognition, and because I left with everything I came for--which is more than I can say for some stores charging twice as much.

    Very nice people, the staff is friendly and very helpful. Todd, the manager, is an absolute…read moregentleman. Sure the prices are a little higher, it's the only show in town (literally). We live in Townsend and stop in several times a week for what we need. The store is surprisingly well stocked and they truly appreciate your business. Great place, please support them.

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